The ideal type of summer wardrobe is straightforward. As temperatures rise, it’s tough to be patient with anything fussy, so having a few favorite pieces that you can easily mix and match makes dressing this season a breeze — but that doesn’t have to mean uninteresting basics. In fact, Kaia Gerber’s latest casual look with a white lace top is a perfect example of this.
Think of the little white top (LWT) as a replacement for the white tee this season. It’s also a great alternative to a plain white button-down when it’s just too warm to wear sleeves. But this vintage-inspired top can be just as versatile when paired with other seasonal pieces (think denim shorts, layered skirts, satin midi skirts), and Gerber’s casual combo shows how it can be done. While walking in the sun in Hollywood, Royal Palm the star combined a boho-style blouse with narrow black pants CELINE bagand the current favorite spring fashion shoe, ballet flats. While completely unfussy, the overall outfit still has character: a little Parisian, a little 70s – basically an It-Girl summer uniform.
Gerber isn’t the only star to support the LWT trend. Taylor Swift, Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston are among those who have swapped their T-shirts for cotton or linen tops with lace or eyelet detailing.
The exact top Gerber wore is from the frosty brand DÔEN, which has fans among stylish stars like Dakota Johnson, Maggie Rogers, and Lana Del Rey (just to name a few). The Greta’s top is currently available on the label’s website for $178 and is described as drawing inspiration from vintage corset overlays. This specific style is made from organic cotton voile and features lace and embroidered panels, pink grosgrain ribbon and mother of pearl buttons.
There are plenty of little white tops on the market — especially since it’s such a current trend — but if you want to achieve Gerber’s elegant French aesthetic, look for similar lace or eyelet detailing and a translucent fabric. Pair with a contrasting bra peeking underneath for even more of her signature style. We’ve rounded up some similar styles, as well as exact versions, that will facilitate you ditch the basic white tee this season and fill out your summer capsule with something a little more unique, yet versatile.
