One of the biggest fashion no-no’s has always been “no white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day”.  That golden rule has gone out the window in the last few years, with many new takes on crisp, stark white offering alternatives that have made the shade wearable year-round.

This spring, make white modern and trendy by accessorizing it according to today’s trends.  Take a cue from Reese Witherspoon at the White House Easter Egg Roll (above) by wearing your white with ivory accessories.  Seemingly a subtle accent, ivory provides surprising contrast to a white ensemble.  

Gray was one of the fall’s hottest colors, and it carries over into spring nicely when paired with white.  Jennifer Aniston’s simple white sheath popped against a great tan and grey suede peeptoe pumps.  Jennifer completed the look with a gold wristwatch. Rosario Dawson looked positively springy in a breezy white cowlneck dress, which she paired with grey platform pumps.  An armload of bangles and hoop earrings completed her easy, stylish look.

Monochromatic works well with some hues, but avoid white shoes with a white ensemble.  And you can’t go wrong with gold, platinum, or silver when it comes to white!

There’s no need to stick to traditional style rules when there are so many great ways to wear white and look modern!