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Key fashion trends of the season: White

Key trends: whiteq: Model wearing white YSL dress
Dress and shoes, both from a selection by Yves Saint Laurent, 33 Old Bond Street, London W1
ysl.com

Photographer: Jason Hetherington
Fashion Editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Hair and Make-up: Juliana Sergot
Fashion Assistant: Melanie Wilkinson
Model: Erin Fee At Select
Photograph: Jason Hetherington
Photograph: Jason Hetherington
key trends: white: White blazer
Blazer, £59
If you are going to buy one white wardrobe staple, make it the blazer. The perfect cover-up to go with this season's nude and denim colour palette
From marksandspencer.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Leather jacket
Leather jacket, £350
We admit this jacket could be tricky ... but love all the Dolly Parton-based comments we would receive! We'll be rocking it with denim dresses and floral jumpsuits
From frenchconnection.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: White dress
Dress, £65
The perfect white dress for summer days. Love the subtle twists to a wardrobe classic
From cosstores.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Lace dress
Lace dress, £55
The white lace dress has become a definite high street fixture. Channel Parisian chic with a pair of pumps. We love the simple black bow belt and cuff detail on this version
From dorothyperkins.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Zip detail dress
Zip detail dress, £395
The perfect antidote to the floaty white dress. Tough and sexy
By Preen from matchesfashion.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Ruffle top
Ruffle top, £16
This top is so Lolita-esque it hurts. Wear with your favourite old denim shorts, grab an ice lolly, and take up residence on the back porch
From matalan.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Sequin top
Sequin top, £35
Spring bling means this top is bang on trend. For all those who enjoy a bit of sparkle, day or night
From wallis.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: White shirt
Shirt, £45
The white shirt is the piece of the season; trust us, you won't be able to live without it. We love, love, love this version from the tailoring king of the high street
From cosstores.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: White shorts
Shorts, £25
These high-waisted shorts will look great with a striped tee or denim shirt - tucked in, of course
Peaches for PPQ from very.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Skinny trousers
Skinny trousers, £35
Not the easiest of items to wear but we think white trousers do scream summer in St Tropez. Get your fake tan and your flats and channel the queen all white trouser wearers worship, Miss Liz Hurley
Frommarksandspencer.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Sandals
Sandals, £34.99
White shoes are a tricky thing. Stilettos or platforms = Essex/Abba = wrong. Opt instead for white tennis pumps, or gladiator flats like these little beauties
From riverisland.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: white: Topshop bag
Bag, £65
We've decided here at the Observer that stuff hanging off bags is back. You're halfway there with this tassled gem. Add some scarves and a couple of keyrings and embrace the sweet sound of jingle jangle
From topshop.com
Photograph: PR
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