Summer Whites: The Pieces We’re Wearing Now
In Partnership with John Lewis
From crisp linen dresses to easy tailoring and the accessories that pull it all together, The Hood Collective headed in-store to John Lewis at St James Quarter to curate our favourite summer-white looks for a fresh, polished take on warm-weather dressing.
There is something about white in summer that always works. Crisp, fresh and effortlessly polished, it is the colour that makes getting dressed in warm weather feel easy. It reflects the heat, looks beautiful in linen and cotton, and brings an instant sense of lightness to a wardrobe.
This season, summer whites are less about one hero piece and more about a whole mood, from breezy dresses and softly tailored trousers to crisp shirts, easy skirts and co-ords that do the hard work for you. If you are looking for a little inspiration, consider this your summer-white shortcut, curated by The Hood Collective and ready to take in store on your next John Lewis browse.
The Trouser Suit
Make like Bianca Jagger and lean into the power of a great white suit. Relaxed, fluid and just a little bit glamorous, this version softens the idea of tailoring for summer, pairing wide-leg trousers with a silky vest top and a blazer that feels polished without trying too hard.
The Minimalist Dress
A white sheath dress is one of those rare summer pieces that feels both effortless and pulled together. Clean-lined, understated and endlessly versatile, it brings a sharper, more minimal mood to warm-weather dressing than the usual floaty sundress.
The Polka Dot Dress
If one print has quietly taken over this summer, it is the polka dot. Timeless but playful, it brings a softer, more fashion-forward feel to summer whites, adding interest without losing that fresh, light look. Whether scattered delicately across a sundress or used more boldly on a statement piece, polka dots give white a little more personality while still feeling classic, elegant and oh-so-now.
The Classic Cotton Dress
J. Lewis Dress, NOW £44
If there is one piece that captures the ease of summer dressing, it is a great white cotton dress. This one feels feminine but unfussy, with its wrap front, softly structured skirt and waist tie creating shape without losing that breezy simplicity. It keeps you ready for anything from a weekend lunch to a summer event.
The White Edit
From easy white dresses and polished tailoring to the sandals, bags and finishing touches that make every look feel complete, John Lewis at St James Quarter is a one-stop summer style destination. Whether you are refreshing your holiday wardrobe, dressing for the city or searching for that one hero piece, consider this your cue to head in store and build your own White Edit.