The White Company dresses for summer SS24 plus multi-purpose make-up products

Stephanie Smith
By Stephanie Smith

Feature Writer

Published 22nd May 2024, 00:00 BST
Updated 29th May 2024, 11:14 BST
It can be difficult to guage the level of smartness for many events in the social calendar, from garden parties to weddings and anniversary or charity gatherings.

The White Company has quietly become a go-to destination for day-to-night summer dressing, and its in-store staff advise on pieces that work for all sorts of occasions, which you can elevate or dress down with a few simple changes, as well as for day-to-day off-duty.

White Company super-stylist Rebecca Clouston aims to create confidence through styling. She says: “Gold sandals elevate this boho dress but I would also wear it with trainers. The drawstring waist allows a more flattering fit but equally an A-line silhouette is achievable.”

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Colleague Amy Lawrie says: “I often get asked by clients how to make something that’s essentially an evening piece into a daytime piece so that it’s more flexible in your wardrobe. This is a perfect example, a beautiful satin skirt that I’ve teamed with a knitted tank so it’s super relaxed and just much more daytime.”

All Change: Rebecca wears White Company Organic Cotton Border Hem Block Print Dress, £159All Change: Rebecca wears White Company Organic Cotton Border Hem Block Print Dress, £159
All Change: Rebecca wears White Company Organic Cotton Border Hem Block Print Dress, £159

Top up make-up on the go or for day-long special occasions with multi-purpose products that keep skin dewy and nourished. RUMI Cosmetiques BloomBlush+ Multipurpose Color Stick works for cheeks, lips and lids, and brings a subtle flush in shades that suits all skin tones, with moisturising and soothing properties, including Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Rosehip Seed Oil, Castor Seed Oil and Hyaluronic Acid. It costs £28 at Rumi Cosmetiques.com.

In place of a full foundation, try RMS SuperNatural Radiance Tinted Serum with SPF 30 (£51, rmsbeauty.com) is a tinted, skin-nourishing, soft-focus radiant complexion corrector with natural-looking illumination and mineral sun protection. It comes in three shades and applies as a sheer veil. Wear alone or follow with foundation and reapply every two hours to stay protected, while letting skin breathe.

Make-up artist Rose-Marie Swift founded RMS Beauty after seeing clients struggle with sensitivities to the ingredients in most beauty products. Her tip for using this product and daily sunscreen is to use the two-finger method to measure out the amount of sunscreen needed for your face and neck. Simply squeeze two lines of sunscreen directly onto your index and middle finger from base to tip.