10 Ways to Wear a White Button-Down Shirt
More versatile than the blazer it usually gets paired with — here's how to get it out of "office only" territory.
Half-tucked into jeans with the sleeves rolled up.
Under a sweater with just the collar and cuffs showing.
Tied at the waist over a swimsuit or tank top.
Layered under a fitted cardigan for texture.
Buttoned partway over a slip dress as a light layer.
With trousers and a blazer for a full office look.
Worn open over a plain tee and jeans.
Tucked into a pencil skirt for a polished silhouette.
With shorts and sandals in warm weather.
Worn backwards, collar-out, under a crewneck sweater for a preppy layered look.
The white button-down changes character entirely depending on whether it's tucked, tied, or worn open — try all three before deciding it "doesn't work" with something.
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