All black outfits will always be reliable, chic and effortless, but if you want to feel exponentially more elegant, it might be time to switch things up. As we move towards the warmer months, stylish dressers are embracing a fresher, lighter neutral, and Elle Fanning has just provided the perfect case in point.

Stepping out for a recent event, Elle sidestepped darker, moodier tones in favour of an entirely white-and-cream ensemble. Crisp, optimistic and chic, these luminous shades bring lightness and polish to an outfit without the need to introduce colour.

Elle Fanning wears a cream cardigan with white trousers and and beige heels.

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Elle wore hers in the form of an off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood cardigan, paired with high-rise, wide-leg trousers. The pared-back palette keeps the look feeling effortless and unfussy, whilst the coherent tone brings easy harmony.

Influencer @cocoschiffer wears an all-cream knitted outfit.

As we edge closer to the warmer months, it’s these light, uncomplicated shades I find myself reaching for more and more—and Elle’s look has inspired me to get a head start. If you’re also tempted to embrace this underrated neutral, scroll on to discover and shop the white colour trend below.

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