Why Wimbledon is the perfect excuse to don an all-white ensemble

Only the whitest whites will do

The runway at Simone Rocha was dominated by model’s adorned in frocks that resembled communion gowns, wedding and baptism dresses (AFP)

With Wimbledon just around the corner talk is beginning to turn to all things tennis – think grunting, strawberries and cream and, of course, the small matter of who takes home the trophies.

That being said, for the more sartorially inquisitive among us, the world famous tennis championship is about more than just sport. It’s also the perfect opportunity to don an all-white ensemble.

Well known for it’s strict dress code, the women who take on the tournament attract attention for their outfits as well their backhands. But, while they cut a dash on the green, it’s a look that’s quickly become one of summer’s biggest colour trends off the court too.

Crisp white frocks dominated the runways this season taking the trend up a notch into something completely memorable but altogether wearable.

After all, there seems to be no social occasion when a virginal dress doesn’t work – think trips to the seaside, spontaneous picnics and even nights out on the town.

At Alberta Ferretti, Chanel and Rodarte, languid silhouettes were offset with Victorian frills, layers of lace and dotted tulle. While the runway at Simone Rocha was dominated by model’s adorned in frocks that resembled communion gowns, wedding and christening dresses.

Elsewhere, a more contemporary approach was considered at Jacquemus who offered up a new take on the white shirt: dramatically puffed-out shoulders paired with tulle skirts and well-tailored white culottes.

Celine opted for a similar approach here, too, but ditching the colours saintly associations with borrowed-from-the-boys power suits, white trainers and ruched mid-thigh booties.

Even if you’re not heading to Wimbledon this year, this trend is the perfect opportunity to freshen up your new-season wardrobe with a bolt of brilliant white.

Celine ditched the colour’s saintly associations with their white power suits (Getty) (Getty Images)

Take your cue from the runway and opt for a dazzling dress that not only makes for easy work when it comes to lazy-girl dressing but is also guaranteed to win fashion gold.

Alternatively, experiment with the classic white shirt by wearing it oversized, leaning off one shoulder or all-tied up to the side.

Whichever way you choose to wear it, one thing’s for certain, you need to keep it clean – only the whitest whites will do here.