We’re ditching our LBDs for winter whites after seeing Victoria Beckham’s royal dinner dress

Victoria Beckham’s royal dinner dress has shown why we should never discount winter whites in favour of an LBD when we want to be glamorous.

It doesn’t come much more classic than a Little Black Dress when we’re considering special occasion and date night outfits, but Victoria Beckham’s latest look has encouraged us to branch out a little and embrace winter whites instead. The fashion designer and former Spice Girl and her husband David attended a dinner hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at their idyllic countryside home, Highgrove House. Held ahead of the royal couple’s visit to Italy in April, it celebrated UK-Italy relations, slow food and sustainable fashion and Victoria went for understated glamour in a streamlined white floor-length dress.

It was just the right level of formal for the black tie evening but had a few more contemporary touches that gave it an edge. As you might expect, this white dress was by Victoria’s own brand and the £990 gathered waist dress is made from crepe back satin.

If you’re getting married or have a more formal event in the calendar then this is such a gorgeous alternative to Victoria Beckham’s floor length white dress. It’s currently under £50 in the sale and has feminine angel sleeves, ruching at the front and a chic cut-out back detail.