The Magnificent 8 in Little White Dresses
The Magnificent 8 is a collaboration among 8 stylish women from every decade of life showcasing our style one generation at a time. The mission of this collaboration is to show you just how ageless style is, how we can each dress however we’d like and in ways that make us feel fabulous. There are no age restrictions on style. So wear what you want, when you want, add a smile, and strut your style with confidence. And be sure to check out all 7 of these amazing gals!
Every quarter, we choose a theme and each create an outfit that suits our own personal tastes and fashion choices and we post them on the last Wednesday of every third month. So be sure to go check out everyone’s posts for lots of style inspiration at any age!
Let me introduce the ladies of The Magnificent 8.
- Grace of Graceful Rags is representing the teens.
- Michelle of Michelle’s Pa(i)ge is representing the 20-somethings.
- Roxanne of Glass of Glam is representing the 30-somethings.
- Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge is representing the 40-somethings.
- Rena of Fine Whatever is representing the 50-somethings.
- Eugenia of Age of Grace is representing the 60-somethings.
- Nancy of Jodie’s Touch of Style is representing the 70-somethings.
- And Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style is representing the 80-somethings.
We are showing that you can’t put a number on style!
For this midsummer’s post, we chose the iconic little white dress as our theme. It is a long-standing fact in the fashion world that every woman needs that very special little black dress. But what about the little white dress? Moving to the opposite side of the color spectrum, I do believe that every woman also needs a little white dress. While black connotes sexy, sassy, night on the town, white portrays more of a whimsical innocent down to earthiness.
There is something quite special about the perfect little white dress. Not only does it give the feel of innocence, but it also designates a boldness about the woman who dares to venture out into this dirty old world clad completely in white. The idea of a little white dress can often instill a sense of fear in the coffee drinker, the boy mom, or the resident in a rainy town. But I am a believer that we should not live in fear and allow it to prevent us from enjoying the finer things in life. Like a pretty white dress.
One way to ease my mind from the fear of attracting dirt to my white ensemble is to layer something dark over it. Like a black lacy kimono. Sat in some dirt or brushed against your car bringing the filth away with you, just produce a dramatic swing of the kimono right atop the stain and no one is the wiser.
But I don’t always layer darker pieces over my white things. In general, I just make the commitment and forget about it. It is the keeping it at the forefront of your mind that puts the energy out into the universe which then draws the dirt to you. It is the Law of Attraction. If you are thinking about it, you are putting that energy into the universe and the universe responds with…you guessed it, dirt. You think dirt, you get dirt.
Stop thinking about dirt! And grab your prettiest white frock, make the commitment to wearing it all day long, and think clean, pristine, sparkly white beauty! And go out and rock that little white dress! But bring a kimono along just in case.
Won’t you go see how my magnificent friends have styled their little white dresses. Perhaps you will get inspired and emboldened to wear a white dress yourself.
Are you afraid to wear white or do you take the chance and just go for it? Do you have tricks or tips for staying clean in white?
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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29 Comments
jodie filogomo
I’m in love with this styling Shelbee. The boots?? OMG…they are the best. I may try my snakeskin boots with my white dress next time!!
XOXO
Jodie
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jodie! And snakeskin boots with a white dress is going to look so cool and edgy! I cannot wait to see how you style it all!
xoxo
Shelbee
Julie | This Main Line Life
This is such a cute little white dress. I was telling Jodie, that I really love the LWD more than the LBD for summer.
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Thanks so much, Julie! I am really loving little white dresses this summer and have acquired a few new ones!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
Such a perfect summer white dress!
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Thanks so much, Tamar! I hope you are having a wonderful day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lizzie
I always love these posts! you all look so stylish! Love how you pair your dress with the kimono!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Lizzie! It is so fun to see how ageless style is centered on one theme.
xoxo
Shelbee
Eugenia Russell Hargrove
Shelbee,
What a great look! I love the contrast of the black kimono over the handkerchief dress and the edginess of the boots.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Eugenia! I had styled a different white dress with a brown belt and brown boots that was also cute, but I never got the chance to photograph it. Then I was kind of feeling the black and white contrast! This was a super fun theme for July! Now we have to decide on a theme for October!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Aed
I really love white dresses but unfortunately I can’t wear them as I’m so pale. I think that they look great like this though!
Have a great weekend 🙂
Amy x Wandering Everywhere
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Amy! I am also very pale, but I think if you add a top layer with a color that suits you, it would work! Or maybe go for an ivory rather than a stark white?
xoxo
Shelbee
Elise
WOW!! I love this look! In addition to this being the cutest LWD, I love how you styled it with your lace duster and those fabulous cowboy boots!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Elise! I definitely need to wear these boots more often!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Ann Arnold
Such a fun collaboration because style is ageless! I love this.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Amy Ann! This is one of my favorite collaborations!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna Shirley
Lovely white summer dress and super cute boots. I like how you styled this dress. Thank you for sharing this look with My Red Carpet linkup.
Have a wonderful day.
Anna
http://www.glamadventure.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Anna, thanks so much! I am seeing so many adorable white dresses being styled in blogland right now. It makes me want more!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
I am a big fan of airy, flowy dresses. Wonderful in summer weather and so comfortable. Your out fit looks great! One thing about white, it matches everything. The black lace kimono is a dramatic accessory. The boots are so cute!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Michelle! I agree with you completely. Starting with a white base makes accessorizing super easy! And I do love a bit of drama.
xoxo
Shelbee
Alice
I like the cut of that dress but those tend to not look good on me. You always have some cool boots on! I like this idea of you 8 beauties getting together to showcase fashion. Great collab idea and thanks for sharing it with us at #OMGHWW
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Alice! This is one of my favorite collaborations because there are so many of us at so many different ages. This style dress isn’t always the greatest on me either, but the lace kimono helped it a bit! Usually I have to add a belt or something to give it some shape. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jessica A Jannenga
Love this style! I have several white dresses and need to take them out before the end of summer, or all white seperaetes. Love the hem of your dress and the embroidery, this style is beautiful! I love that you added the flowy kimono and some whimsy with your floral western boots. Nice! I will wear white out except if I am going to a vineyard or winery.. graceful I am not.
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jess! I have a few other white dresses that I need to share on the blog soon! I do love an all white look but need a protective layer on top to be more confident! I don’t think I would wear white to a vineyard either. Ha.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
Just can’t fail with a cute white dress – love the black lacy jacket Hun, Thanks for sharing on the #linkup Jacqui Mummabstylish
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
I agree, Jacqui! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment!
xoxo
Shelbee
Grace
Loving your boho-chic take on the white dress!! I definitely want to find a looser fit white dress to style it like you do here 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Miles of smiles,
Grace
gracefulrags.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Grace! I love boho style especially in the summer. You should be able to find lots of great deals on flowy white boho dresses now!
xoxo
Shelbee
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