If looking like the kind of person who is chauffeured around town and never has a hair out of place, then you have come to the right story. There’s a polished ensemble gaining traction on the celebrity circuit and it’s wildly easy to pull off and find at every possible budget. Elsa Hosk, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Olivia Palermo, Daisy Egdar Jones, Nicole Kidman… they’re all investing in the elegant combination of a white top and matching skirt, with each A-lister finding their perfect silhouette, styling flourish and level of minimalism or maximalism to suit their personal tastes.
Skirt co-ords have been one of summer 2024’s most adopted breakout trends, becoming a mainstay for many of us who rely on dresses to throw on and get out of the door. Co-ords of any variety always offer the same ease but with the effect of having made more effort, and—not to state the obvious here—they do at least provide you with versatile separates to mix and match in different ways should you want to.
In the past week, I’ve witnessed a slew of high-calibre, highly-stylish women weaving them into their hot-weather wardrobes, but this trend isn’t just for the women with stylists, big budgets and a lesser risk of stains… After testing out some of the best skirt co-ords on the high street recently, I also became a fan. Wearing one particular skirt co-ord out this week for client appointments , I was frequently complimented. And guess what? It was bright white.
Celebrities Wearing White Skirt-and-Top Co-Ords
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On Daisy Edgar Jones: Sportmax top and skirt; Gucci bag
On Elsa Hosk: Helsa Studio waistcoat and skirt;
On Rochelle Humes: Odd Muse top, skirt and jacket; Prada shoes
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On Olivia Palermo: Silvia Tcherassi top and skirt
On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Bazilika top; The Row bag
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On Nicole Kidman: Valentino top and skirt
If you want to take the aesthetic to the next level the path is clear: make your shoes and bag (and perhaps a headscarf) white too. Otherwise, a white skirt co-ord will work with every possible neutral accessories or dash of colour you could imagine. Keep scrolling to shop the best combinations of white tops and skirts below…
Shop White Skirt-and-Top Co-Ords:
A dreamy lightweight option for hot, hot days.
H&M
Smock-Waisted Crêpe Skirt
This skirt could also look great with a tee or shirt.
Reformation
Tate Linen Top
You can easily mix and match Reformation’s separates to make your own co-ords. This elegant halter top could look good with all skirt silhouettes.
Reformation
Veranda Linen Skirt
A button-through top will lend a ’90s supermodel feel to a white linen mini.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Ruffled Embroidered Cotton-Jersey Top
Your top half can be the fussier part of the outfit…
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Pleated Cotton-Poplin Midi Skirt
… white the bottom half stays classic and clean.
There are many silky iterations out there—Galvan would be my first stop.
GALVAN
Valletta Satin Midi Skirt
You’ll always get extra wear out of a plain slip skirt.
ASOS DESIGN
Asos Design Knitted Crew Neck Waistcoat With Front Split in White
If a stretchy fabric is what you’re looking for, then this knitted options should be bookmarked.
ASOS DESIGN
Asos Design Knitted Midaxi Skirt Co-Ord in White
The simple tube skirt will work hard into the winter months.
Reformation
Misty Linen Two Piece
This Reformation two-piece is actually sold as a set—this is something the brand has long provided.
For a work-appropriate option, look no further.
Matteau
Cotton-Poplin Midi Skirt
This skirt works for the office but also as a staple holiday buy.
Mint Velvet
White Cotton Peplum Ruffle Top
This is the set I was complimented on—and it’s on sale!
Mint Velvet
White Cotton Tiered Ruffle Maxi Skirt
And I adore the volume in the skirt.
Adriana Degreas
Embellished Top
Adriana Degreas
Cotton-Blend Maxi Skirt
Combined with a sophisticated skirt you can wear over and over.
This long-line waistcoat is from Elsa Hosk’s own brand and I can’t stop thinking about it.
The simple elongated pencil skirt is also perfection.
