Styling a White Eyelet Dress for Spring & Summer

How to Style a White Eyelet Dress for Spring and Summer

White carries its own unwritten rules, especially in the South. The familiar saying holds that white should only be worn between Memorial Day and Labor Day, yet plenty of Southerners begin pulling out their white pieces as early as Easter Sunday because the warmth shows up sooner. Whatever your take on that tradition, many of us tuck our white jeans and dresses away for much of the year. Now that spring has arrived, Easter has passed, and temperatures are climbing, it is the ideal time to bring those summer whites back into rotation.

Below you will find several ideas for wearing a white eyelet dress to the warm-weather occasions on your calendar. In my view, an eyelet dress is a wardrobe essential, and I hope it becomes one for you as well.

Inside This Guide

  • Why a white eyelet dress deserves its spot as a spring and summer staple
  • When it is considered acceptable to start wearing white in the South
  • Styling ideas for a white eyelet dress at warm-weather events
  • Answers to common questions about white eyelet

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start wearing white for spring and summer?
The traditional guideline limited white to the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day. As noted above, many Southerners begin wearing white earlier, often from Easter Sunday onward, since the season warms up sooner.
Why is a white eyelet dress considered a spring and summer staple?
Eyelet is a lightweight, breathable fabric with a timeless, feminine look, which makes it an easy choice for warm-weather dressing. This article calls the eyelet dress a staple in the author's closet for the season.
What kinds of spring and summer events can I wear a white eyelet dress to?
The white eyelet dress is presented as a versatile piece that suits all your upcoming spring and summer events, so it can be styled for many different warm-weather occasions.
How many ways does the post show to style a white eyelet dress?
The article shares several styling options for a white eyelet dress, presented in a slideshow of looks.
Do I have to follow the old 'no white before Memorial Day' rule?
No. As noted above, the rule is an old wives' tale, and how strictly you follow it comes down to personal preference — plenty of people pull out their whites as soon as spring temperatures climb.

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A white eyelet dress works hard across the season because it moves easily from daytime to evening. Pair it with flat sandals and a woven bag for a relaxed daytime look, then switch to wedges and delicate jewelry when the occasion calls for something dressier. Layering with a denim jacket or a light cardigan also keeps the dress wearable on cooler spring days. © Sarah Supak