White garments are everywhere. The color took over the racks at boutiques and apparel stores everywhere after it was prominently featured in multiple fall collections last year.

Like black, it's a classic that goes with anything. But unlike its pervasive sibling, white stands out with confident, clean elegance.

No longer constrained to the after-Labor Day rule, classic white is an integral part of every fashionable couple's wardrobe year-round. Still, there's no better time to shop for that crisp, clean shirt or evening dress than in the months leading to summer.

White blouses, full skirts, and dresses with frills and lace are essentials for women, while suits, blazers, and casual pants are the new basics for men.

Ralph Lauren has some excellent his&hers options to pair together for a night out—whether it's a formal gala or a casual dinner party.

Classic White:
Look classic and watch heads turn at the yacht club gala or charity event.

his: Ralph Lauren's Purple Label is all about lavish quality, which is evident with this Saville Row Cotton Blazer ($1,395), perfectly tailored in velvety cotton poplin. It features a peaked lapel and double-vented back. Pair it with a tie or without. Goes great with white cotton dress trousers or dark wash jeans.

hers: The "Beryl" dress ($755) from the Black Label collection actually captures two trends - white and ruffles. The ruffled sweetheart neckline and a slim princess-seamed silhouette will accent your sexy curves.

Casual White:
This is a great look for a casual dinner out or at a summer dinner party with friends.

his: The Polo Ralph Lauren "Vineyard Linen Sport Coat" ($295) is a classic-fitting, three-button, lightweight linen jacket that creates a stylish form even with your old pair of jeans. Match it up with brown leather loafers and colorful oxford shirt and you're ready to go.

hers: A flourish of ruffles sparks bold femininity while a plunging V-neckline exudes sexiness in the Black Label "Angela Wrap Top" ($298). It's designed in a slim, sleeveless silhouette from featherweight mercerized cotton, giving it a bright luster. Pair it up with a snug pair of white jeans and accessorize.