A white summer dress is like a gorgeous young woman: only more interesting if there are some rough edges and surprises. Not frilly, frou-frou, or peasanty, or even eyelet or lace, a frock like Opening Ceremony’s seemingly simplistic little number is hard to come by. It has all the freshness of a sweet ivory dress but with ripped and shredded seams for a deconstructed effect, it takes on a whole new dimension. White needs texture to have any power and this has it in spades! It’s also got potential: dress it up or wear it casual, flats or heels, made-up or barefaced, it’s all in the styling. Not too pure yet confidently bemusing. Add the extra-high slit to this structured sheath for a dress that’s sexy without being slutty. On Ssense for $420
Pair with: You can’t go wrong with a lime-green Bottega Veneta python messenger bag. Texture lives on, but your accessory is more of an eye-gazer than anything else. At Barneys New York for $4,500.
