How to Style a White Eyelet Dress for Spring/Summer

Ways to Wear a White Eyelet Dress in Spring and Summer

White comes with its own set of unspoken guidelines, particularly here in the South. The well-known rule says white belongs only between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but many Southerners start reaching for their white pieces as early as Easter Sunday, since the warmth arrives sooner. However you feel about that tradition, plenty of us store our white jeans and dresses away for a good part of the year. With spring here, Easter behind us, and temperatures on the rise, it is the perfect moment to bring our summer whites back out.

Here you will find a handful of ideas for styling a white eyelet dress across the warm-weather occasions on your calendar. To me, an eyelet dress is a closet must-have, and I hope it becomes one for you too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start wearing white for spring and summer?
The classic guideline kept white to the window between Memorial Day and Labor Day. As mentioned above, many Southerners start wearing white sooner, often from Easter Sunday on, since the season warms up earlier.
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 pick 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 shown as a versatile piece that fits 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.