If you ask me to wear white in summer, I would have my hesitations (I am a constant spiller) but the lure of a white cotton dress to battle the heat would be too much to ignore. 

However, wearing white in winter sparks even greater hesitations: will I look like the Abominable Snowman? How do I make it look seasonal? Should I avoid soup at all costs? 

The problem is, even with all these hesitations there is still no faster way to look unapologetically chic as we roll into the colder months. And that level of chicness might just be worth sacrificing my lunch time Pret A Manger’s tomato soup for.

In order to successfully add winter white into your sartorial arsenal, these are the tips to follow. 

Totally Tonal

The key to wearing white this winter is to embrace all the tones that come with it: cream, stone and ivory. Winter white isn’t as strict as say, winter black – where every shade of the colour needs to be the same for your outfit to look put-together – rather, winter white welcomes subtle tonal differences into its repertoire. 

Light Layers

Similarly to tonal colours, fabrics are a big factor in getting winter white right. Layering in cashmere, denim, shearling and cotton is the key to keeping this look elevated and sophisticated (as well as avoiding Abominable Snowman vibes). 

Fancy Feet

When it comes to footwear, we grant you leave to go totally off-piste and embrace contrasting colours for your feet. Think chunky patent stomper-boots, vinyl cowboy boots with metallic toe-caps and even animal print offering – snakeskin goes particularly well with this colour combination. For those seeking a more purist take on winter white look no further than a pair of box-fresh kicks to round off your look. 

Winter white lesson in tow, here’s our edit of the chicest pieces to tackle the trend this season. 

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