5 ways to wear white right this summer

The risks may be high, but the payoff is worth it ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ The risks may be high, but the payoff is worth it ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [Enjoy Free Express Delivery on orders over 200 GBP]( now]( | [Click here]( to view online version [MR PORTER]( [Sale]( [What's New]( [Designers]( [Clothing]( [Shoes]( [Accessories]( [Watches]( [Home]( [Hero]( FASHION How to wear white right this summer Words by Mr Jim Merrett When it comes to clothes, white is supposed to be a neutral colour. T-shirts, underwear or socks in white or an adjacent tone can be as elevated as you like, but will still be as basic as you can get. The building blocks of an outfit, in essence. And yet, for a blank canvas, a white item of clothing can exude a lot of main-character energy. Especially when worn in tandem with other white pieces. The most stripped-back of shades gives us a lot to consider. And that’s before we get to keeping it clean. Thankfully, we have a guide to the latter in The Journal, as well as a five-point plan for wearing white, below. [Read the full story in The Journal]( 01. [Keep it simple, keep it smart]( [Hero]( A white T-shirt is undoubtedly the best place to start when it comes to wearing the colour. It is, after all, the item of clothing that most of us have readily available. It’s a wardrobe essential that it’s more commonly teamed with blue jeans. But tucked into a pair of white or off-white trousers, it will instead offer it an elevated air. 02. [This sandwich is not for eating]( [Hero]( Does the phrase “sandwich dressing” have you reaching for white wine vinegar and Dijon mustard? If so, put down the condiments (you wouldn’t want them anywhere near your all-white fit). Within the context of clothing, it’s a styling technique that relies on a matching top and bottom with a visual point of difference – a filling, if you will – in between. White trousers can be a high-impact filling, but another way to construct your sandwich is with light-coloured layers as the bread. [Read more and shop the full story in The Journal]( SHOP THE STORY [ORLEBAR BROWN]( [Sebastian Slim-Fit Cotton and Silk-Blend Jersey Polo Shirt]( [POLO RALPH LAUREN]( [Jerome Straight-Leg Cotton-Twill Trousers]( [BOTTEGA VENETA]( [Avenue Intrecciato Leather Tote Bag]( [ADIDAS ORIGINALS]( [+ Wales Bonner Samba Millennium Panelled Leather Sneakers]( [1]( [2]( The menswear that made Kinds Of Kindness 7 linen pieces that will see you through summer [Promo_Product_Tshirts]( [Promo_Product_Shorts]( Every T-shirt you’ll need this summer The season’s best designers shorts [Shop now]( [Shop now]( [Sale]( [What’s New]( [Designers]( [Clothing]( [Shoes]( [Accessories]( [Watches]( [Home]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Download the app] [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( MR PORTER is a registered trademark of THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP LTD 1 The Village Offices, Westfield, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF. UK company number: 3820604 To view our Privacy Policy [click here]( unsubscribe [click here]( © 2011 - 2024 [MRPORTER.COM](