Cream and white dresses are one of the hottest pieces of clothing for the summer. If this trend sounds a little boring to you, fear not, these dresses may not be colourful but what they lack in colour, they will definitely make up for in interesting detail with delicate lace effects and elaborate embellishments there are cream and white dresses for just about every occasion. Wearing all white or layers of whites and creams is  a key summer fashion and ideal for those those hot summer days but you can also dress your white dresses up or down to fit in with some of the other fashion trends of the season.

Cream Lace Maxi Dress – Dorothy Perkins

Pin Tuck Embroidered Dress – Oasis

Anna Crinkle and Lace Bodycon Dress – Boohoo

If you are not quite sure how to wear a white dress, check our our five top summer fashion ideas or ways to wear white dresses this summer.

Pure and simple

The easiest way to wear white dresses is just on their own. This will work especially well for dresses with lots of lace detail or a more voluminous shape. It also looks great when you have a suntan. On your feet nude shoes are the obvious way to make your legs look longer, a key fashion trend and also do not draw attention away from a beautiful dress.

With Boho Layers

Limited Collection – Pure Cotton Waistcoat – Marks and Spencers

Indigo Green Organic Cotton Fairtrade Waistcoat

Adding a waistcoat to your white dresses will make the look romantic or boho depending on the waistcoat that you choose. A denim waistcoat is the perfect way to make white dresses look more casual for the daytime. You could also try wearing an open blouse, cropped fashion tops or crocheted cardigans over your dress for an interesting layered look.

With Red

Principles by Ben De Lisi – Red Tote bag – Debenhams

Red accessories are really on trend this summer and a splash of red is a great way to lift a very simple cream or white dress and really make it look fresh. This is a good way to convert your white dress into a work outfit.

With Fringed Accessories

Tan Leather Fringe Bag – Dorothy Perkins

Fringed accessories will add a touch of boho to white dresses and look great in tan, turquoise or even red. wear across the body for maximum boho appeal or carry a fringed clutch for the evening. A pair of fringed sandals can turn almost any white dress into a beach dress and a fringed belt adds an extra dimension to your outfit for a bit of festival summer fashion.  

With Black Accessories

Black Braided Floppy Hat – Dorothy Perkins

Turn a simple black dress into a really striking summer outfit with the addition of a few black accessories. Hats, belts and even gloves are perfect for making a white dress look really special perhaps for a wedding or another special occasion. For the evening or if the weather is a little cooler some black dresses will look great with a pair of black tights or a black fashion top, blouse or cardigan.