Katherine Ryan’s glamorous take on Wimbledon whites makes her an early contender for best-dressed
She chose a sleeveless shirt dress by celebrity favourite designer Nadine Merabi
It's day one of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, and SW19 is already full of famous faces. So far, we've spotted Mary Berry, Tess Daly, Katherine Jenkins and Sir David Beckham, but Katherine Ryan particularly caught our attention in this wow-worthy white dress.
It's the £275 'Laura' dress by British clothing brand Nadine Merabi, a designer you might associate with sequin embellished dresses and jumpsuits. This cotton poplin shirt dress is a chic departure from that, but those gold buttons down the front certainly add a dose of glamour. The fitted bodice and full skirt make it a very flattering dress, and the fabric is spot on for the warm weather. When paired with nude court heels and a tennis ball-inspired bag, Katherine's look is a lesson in what to wear to Wimbledon.
You simply cannot go wrong with a white midi dress for a day at the Championships - or indeed, for the summer. Shop Katherine's exact dress below, or choose from four other elegant options instead.
Available in sugary sweet pink or Wimbledon white, this dress is perfect for a day of watching tennis and enjoying strawberries and cream. It's fully lined so it's not at all see-through, and best of all, it's got pockets.
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This could be an exact match for Katherine's bag, but if it's not it's certainly close! An affordable way to ace Wimbledon style, it's a nice nod to the theme without feeling too novelty.
This dress is 100% cotton, and the belted waist creates a beautiful hourglass shape. If you prefer a bit of arm coverage, throw a crochet cardigan around your shoulders.
I totally would have believed this dress was Ralph Lauren. A sophisticated addition to your summer capsule wardrobe, you can style this one up or down, depending on the occasion.
This one's got a shirred back to achieve a perfect fit, plus the halterneck shape gives it a retro feel. You can get 15% off at the checkout with the code SUN15.
Katherine's neutral heels are a classic choice to lengthen your legs and allow your dress to do all the talking. They're available in both standard and wide fit, and it's worth remembering how hot your feet can get in heels when it's sunny.
A heatwave saviour, this broderie anglaise option has almost sold out, but I couldn't resist showing it to you just in case your size is still there. One reviewer wrote: "Stunning dress. Size 6 petite fitted perfectly. Probably the nicest and best-fitting dress I’ve bought from M&S in a while."
The comedian and podcast host was styled by Jennifer Michalski-Bray for her day out, and her make-up was done by Siannen Saucede.
When not dressed to the nines, Katherine's midi shirt dress would work with your best white trainers for a summer barbecue, plus This Morning's Dr Zoe Williams recently wore the same style, so you'll be in very good company.
