How to wear a white summer dress in fall

No white after Labor Day? Think again. Call us crazy, but we think if you invest in an item you love, you should be able to wear it all year round. With this in mind, we tracked down some of our favourite influencers to see how they styled their white summer dresses come colder weather. From classic to unexpected pairings, this is how to wear a white dress in the fall.

1. Layer with a sweater

How to wear a white summer dress in fall

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For date night or a dressed-up evening on the town, follow in the chic footsteps of influencer Jaime Xie and pair your white dress with an off-white sweater and heels.

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2. Choose a long-sleeved maxi style

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Like Golestaneh Mayer-Uellner in her stunning Zimmermann maxi dress, opt for longer sleeves and ankle-reaching lengths for the cooler months.

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Embellished lace midi dress White

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£322.00 ~~£460.00~~

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3. Accessorize with black

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Follow in the eternally cool lead of Danish influencer Pernille Teisbaek and accessorize your white summer dress with edge black accessories, like her Bottega Veneta heels and bag.

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Womens Belva Womens Mary Jane Court Shoes - Black - Size: 5.5

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Leather Hera Leather Slingback Shoes, Size: UK 4/ US 7/ EU 37 Black

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Womens Belva Womens Mary Jane Court Shoes - Black/Black - Size: 3.5

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4. Blazer & boots

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Cool girl Linda Tol styles her summery white dress with an oversized black blazer and chunky knee-high boots, a perfect combination for fall.

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Cotton Lorna Cotton Blazer Jacket, Size: UK 10/US 6 Black

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5. Keep cozy in a beige trench

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The Princess of Thailand Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya looks ever so chic in a beige trench coat and Dior bag outside the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week.

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6. Leather love

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Haven’t you heard? Leather is in. Follow in the footsteps of French it-girl Jeanne Damas and transition your white dress for autumn with the help of a leather jacket.

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Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: M Black

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Midlength Kensington Heritage Trench Coat Yellow

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£1,895.00

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Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: M Black

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£421.20 ~~£699.00~~

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7. With tall knee-high boots

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While sandals are the obvious summer choice for a white dress, the style looks equally as chic with a more unexpected option: tall black boots. See German influencer Leonie Hanne for proof.