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Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whites

This white-on-white ensemble looks fresh this summer when paired with a pop of fluorescent heels or a statement necklace.
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Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whites

Karolina Kurkova Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images

Blast from the past: Bright whites

Flashback to 1991

Then: In the early '90s, the fashion mood shifted from excessive '80s styling to pared-down minimalism, with Calvin Klein reigning supreme.

Now: Dress up this cool monochromatic look with colourful accessories and feminine details.

Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesKarolina Kurkova Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images

Bright whites

Blazer, $60, Reitmans.

Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Bright whites

Scarf, $17, Target.

Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Bright whites

Heels, $50, Express.

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Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Bright whites

Dress, $49, Joe Fresh.

Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Bright whites

Necklace, $35, Express.

Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Bright whites

Sunglasses, $68, Ann Taylor.

Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Bright whites

Bag, $46, Reitmans.

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Fashion flashback to 1991: Bright whitesPhoto by Roberto Caruso

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