Vested interest

Balance a cropped white sweater and a worn-in white vest with a pair of oxblood skinnies. Crisp kicks with printed paneling anchor the look. Pull it all together with a neutral bag and similar exotic pattern (try python).

H&M Jumper, $24, hm.com

ASOS Skinny Jeans in Oxblood #4, $50, asos.com

Punk Pleated Biker Vest with Zips, $53, chicnova.com

H&M Shoes $24, hm.com

Reptile Rookie Grey Snakeskin Clutch, $33, lulus.com

White wash

One surefire way to work the trend? Go head-to-toe. Pair an oversized silky blouse with white skinny jeans, and take it to the next level with accessories that call on one bold hue. Electric blue quickly raises the temperature of an icy white look.

 

Blouse, $20, hm.com

Skinny Low Jeans, $30, hm.com

Asos Horse Detail Purse, $16, asos.com

H&M Court Shoes, $24, hm.com

MFP for Urban Outfitters Rhinestone-Wrapped Necklace, $20, urbanoutfitters.com

White light

Let’s lighten up: In a sea of dreary grays and inky blacks, let an unexpected shade steal the show. The icing on the cake? Embellished white-hot accessories. 

 

Jacket, $47, hm.com

Dress, $39, hm.com

Shoes, $9, urbanoutfitters.com

Necklace, $20, urbanoutfitters.com

Belt, $9, forever21.com

Bag, $24, hm.com

Textstyle

Play with texture. Romantic white lace meets the ornate sequin, dressing up your favorite tee (extra credit if the tee has texture, like boucle, shown here!). Play into the drama with accessories in a soft, feminine hue. Temper the sweet with a touch of metallic.

 

Skirt, $40, shopruche.com

Tee, $50, topshop.com

Shoes, $39, shopruche.com

Clutch, $38, lulus.com