With summer coming up, you might receive an invitation to a white party. First comes excitement, then comes the dreaded what do I wear?

While the dress code of a white party is simple, dressing for the event can be anxiety-inducing. You have to wear white head to toe, but what about shoes, bags, accessories? There’s a lot to consider.

To help you out, I’ve put together everything you need to know about what to wear to a white party, plus tons of cute and on-trend white party outfits for women.

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What is a White Party?

A white party is a party theme revolving around the color white, featuring all-white decor and an all-white dress code. Guests are expected to come wearing white head to toe. White parties are most popular during the summer season, although they can be held at any time of year.