There’s something luxurious about wearing white and there’s never been a better time to start a love affair with wearing it. Fashion has always recycled trends and the most iconic image of head to toe white is Bianca Jagger in her YSL suit circa 1971. A perennial fashion staple, white is always on hand to add a fashion forwardness to your wardrobe particularly in this heat, when the sun is out in full force. White has been spotted on the catwalks, on the street and on blogs and the trend has slowly been surfacing since early 2014.

There is no non-color more crisp or fresh than white, so when you wear the hue from head to toe, it results in an exceptionally high fashion, style savvy look. Case in point? Victoria's Secret stunner and super model Alessandra Ambrosio who wore a total white look for a recent Christian Louboutin launch party. Fashion savants have taken minimalism to its logical conclusion with this uncompromising hue and created a grownup trend with this great transitional color, that crosses seasons seamlessly. White symbolizes innocence, there is something understated yet strong about white and it brings serenity into the flow of an outfit.

Luckily, white works on all skin types and has this timeless purity about it and always looks chic if you know how to pull it off.  For 2014, the key to wearing white is with pieces that have great structure or texture. Think sheer panelling, linen fabrics, beading to make the look  more interesting and versatile. The new Linen & Life collection has the most stunning range of white dresses, tops and trousers that will lend an instant fashion update to your wardrobe.

Wearing white creates a bold statement embrace its utter devil-may-care impracticality. It’s like saying you don’t do anything messy, rarely eat or drink anything with colour – and don’t have children or pets. Or if you do, they’re kept at a distance.

If you’re ready to really commit to this achromatic look, a white bag and white shoes are key accessories.Wearing them provides a definite shot of glamour. A white stiletto heel will give you instantly better-looking calves, longer legs and a sassy strut to your walk. Either as separates or the total look, white is here to stay.

By Minoli Ratnayake