I have frightened Mr Styling You. Not in the traditional hide behind the door, jump out and surprise him kind of way.
No, it was more in a casual passing remark I made about my desire to own a pair of white pants this summer.
“WHITE PANTS!” he squealed (insert false male high-pitched voice here).
“Yes, babe, don’t you know they’re SO hot right now,” I retorted.
“Suppose you’re going to wear gold shoes and belt as well,” said he who clearly has a lot of faith in my abilities as a stylist.
“Um, no, of course not. It’s all about the minimalism of white. It’s kind of like the antidote to the colour blocking trend this spring-summer,” I said trying to re-gain the higher fashion ground.
At this point, of course, we had been discussing women’s fashion for about 34 seconds, four seconds above his pain threshold, so I returned to my iMac (which incidentally is white) and gave it some loving instead.
I haven’t purchased new white for spring as yet but on my vlog below I talk it up big time and give you a few pointers (please note my Lady Gaga paws … even I’m impressed):
Key styling tips
1. Keep in mind this is a minimalist look. White is the statement.
2. Work it back with a small flash of navy, black or tan. Definitely not gold accessories.
3. A red, coral or orange lipstick will look amazing with this look.
4. Select fabrics that skim the body or two-way stretch jeans like those by Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. White pants and VPL are never in style.
5. Key fashion piece: the white blazer. It will add instant lift and dress-up even the most casual outfit.
6. Re-think the look if you have small children, or “little monsters” as Lady Gaga would say, walking around with their paws ready to strike the moment you put on white.
More shopping suggestions
1. Suboo Caspian maxi kaftan @ Sequins & Sand $189 | 2. Floatsam Jetsam hat @ Mimco $79.95 | 3. Fiona Paxton Lila earrings @ HoneyHoney $149 | 4. Cypress jacket $299 @ Saba | 5. Nude Yarra wedge t-bar flat $149.95 @ Cherry Red | 6. Hammock & Vine washed linen side-tie jacket $179 @ Birdsnest | 7. Miss Muse heels in navy $219 @ PeepToe | 8. Wallis soft clutch $149 @ Saba
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Hi Nikki I am very new to all this, but I was only talking to some girl friends the other day and I told them ” this year I am going to purchase a white pair of jeans”, well The look on there face was priceless but Yes I am going to do it.
Having saying this I have not come across any at the moment……
I am really loving the white jeans with a smock top and a lovely pair of ballet flats or sweet sliver not over done thong or sandle.
Really loving the white jean.Bec ;).
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Rebecca, I’m yet to find the perfect pair as yet but working on it. A white denim will be more forgiving I think but a ’70s style wide leg with wedges will work too.
I like white jeans but I have those so I just bought a pair of hot blue jeans. I know summer is coming but I couldn’t resist;)
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Annabel, you are on the fashion money with those blue jeans – just need to add a white jacket and yellow/pink/orange tee for some colour blocking!
oohh do you think i can do white for fall/winter here in the states? i even have a white blazer already!
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I think you can definitely do this look for fall – bringing in black and tan with it.
Hee hee, love the warning about small humans. Am sure I’d have chocolate hand-prints on my clothes 5 minutes after I put on something white. Either that or I’d spill my coffee all over myself!
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Whenever I’m in a white shirt, it seems to be the time we’re eating spaghetti. Is like a magnet to that stuff.
Love that blog Nic! I love love love white! But thanks, I’ll put away the gold belt, gold sandals, gold jewelry! What about silver??
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haha! I much prefer a silver or pewter with it. The black looks good too when not overdone. x
I bought some white jeans a few months ago at TRenery, have never worn them as my husband called them “nanna pants” first time I went to wear them.
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Oh dear, let’s not let our husbands ever meet 😉
I love this all white look! The only question is how long I could keep the whites white. I guess Sard Wonder Soap will be my best friend this season!
Delia
http://www.whatshouldiwear.com.au
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Yes, I think there’d be a lot of soaking going on at our house!
I love wearing white and just rocked my white Guess Jeans yesterday with white tee and tan leather-plaited belt. Had a great time at the movies with a friend and then exited the theatre laughing..not so much at the movie but at the chocolate streaks on my pants! What are your thoughts on combining white and color blocking? Like the bright melon/hot pink tops with white pants? Im probably going to do it anyway but I do value your opinion 🙂
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You definitely can. The look I’m talking about in this post is different – with that emphasis on the power of all white – not a “this is the only way you can wear white” rule 😉
And those chocolate streaks? That’s so something I would do!