Mastering Winter White: The 13 Pieces You Need To Pull Off a Snow-Hued Ensemble

By Alexandra DeRosa

Updated Jan 16, 2014 @ 1:15 pm

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Winter white has become a buzz-word. And yet, some are still a bit hesitant to give the look a try. We urge you to go white-out style with a head-to-toe monochromatic look. If you need a push in the white direction, fall runways served as proving ground that snow-hued ensembles make a lasting impression.

Elie Saab, always one to turn out delicate yet attention-demanding looks, closed out his monochromatic lineup with all-white looks (some complete with capes!) for Fall 2013, while Lazaro Hernandez and Jack MCollough of Proenza Schouler kept some looks in their grayscale collection all-white. If you're really craving some color, take a cue from Peter Copping's Nina Ricci Fall 2013 collection and add pops of red via a crimson pout and pumps.

The key to nailing the look is in the fabric. You need a hearty, cozy material. Look for whites with yellow undertones, they'll convey that desired softness. Ready to give winter white a go? We gathered all the goods - from a lace covered tank and a jacquard bomber jacket to alabaster-hued accessories.

Runway Inspiration, from left: Elie Saab, Proenza Schouler, Nina Ricci

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Club Monaco

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Pima cotton and polyester lace, $99; clubmonaco.com.

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BCBG

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Leather, $228; bcbg.com.

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Rebecca Taylor

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Nylon and cotton, $495; rebeccataylor.com.

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River Island

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Leather, $240; riverisland.com.

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Zara

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Polyester and polyurethane, $50; zara.com.

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Joe Fresh

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Cotton and silk, $60; joefresh.com.

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Topshop

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Polyester and elastane, $76; topshop.com.

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Tory Burch

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Resin, $50; toryburch.com.

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Reiss

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Viscose, MD, and elastane, $153; reiss.com.

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Mango

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Polyester, viscose, and elastane, $130; mango.com.

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Club Monaco

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Leather, $46; clubmonaco.com.

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Joe Fresh

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Cotton and spandex, $19; joefresh.com.

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Zara

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Polyester, $100; zara.com.

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