How To Wear A White Tee & Tank This Summer
Keep your cool this summer with a monochrome palette – sleek and always striking. These are the staples that define a well edited capsule wardrobe: clean lines, sharp contrasts and pieces that do more with less
A forever piece, and one that no summer wardrobe is complete without: a white tee and tank. Effortless yet endlessly versatile, they work with everything from denim to ball skirts and even layered over swimwear. The only rule? Keep them pristine – optic white, always. When they’re in heavy rotation, as they should be, replenishing is part of the ritual. For everyday wear, consider a sharp pivot to black – always chic under the summer sun. Then lift the look with a flash of colour: a vivid accent that brings instant warmth. A scarf is the ultimate multitasker – worn in the hair or tied around the hips – while a pair of statement shades seal the mood with just the right amount of attitude.
Sleek, sculpting, and quietly confident – the tube silhouette is summer’s ultimate shape-shifter. Whether worn as a dress or a skirt, it adapts effortlessly to your mood, moving from pared-back minimalism to evening-ready polish with ease. The key lies in styling it with bold, statement accessories which instantly elevate its simplicity. The beauty of the piece itself is found in the details. Subtle ruching or soft pleats: it’s these nuances that give the look depth without excess. Layer it under a coat or an abaya for a more understated take – an elegant way to embrace the trend while keeping things refined and discreet.
Good news for those who take their lounging seriously – style needn’t be sacrificed for comfort. The day suit returns this season with a retro inflection: a knowing nod to the 80s, reworked for now. Trousers are voluminous with genie-like ease, while jackets are cropped and impeccably tailored. Wear the pieces together for a considered statement, or split them up for a more relaxed approach. This season, skip the shirt altogether – bare, or with the lightest of layers, feel of-the-moment. Keep accessories to a minimum and let the precision of the cut carry the look.
Lead Image Credit: From left: Top, Dhs350, MAX MARA. Skirt, POA, FENDI. Sunglasses, Dhs1,790, MIU MIU. T-shirt, Dhs420; Trousers, Dhs1,600, both ANINE BING. Sunglasses, Dhs1,215, MIU MIU
Photography & Art Direction by Marie Thorand. Compiled by Marguerita Christoforidis. Styling: Eleanor Sanches. Models: Amélie Kopf and Charlotte Kopf. Assistant: Nabil Falah. Location: Suluh Studios
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From the Harper’s Bazaar Arabia June 2026 issue