The Classic White Button-up Shirt
Oh white shirt, how do we find the ways to wear you? Here are easy styling tips to get you summer-ready
Think there is no room left to innovate a crisp white button-up shirt? Well, think again! The most worn item in your wardrobe and a long-standing staple, there’s nothing as reliable as this sartorial favourite. The biggest challenge, however, is rediscovering new ways to style this wardrobe staple. Fret not, as with the summer season in full swing, we have come up with different ways to spruce things up and give the timeless white buttonup shirt a summery makeover.
Valentino’s crisp, white poplin button-up shirt is the perfect place to start. Its slightly loose fit makes it ideal for wearing it with Loewe’s high-waisted shorts in tangerine for a summer-appropriate take on tonal dressing. Summer would not be complete without prints, and the Dior Palto jacket in multicolour silk and cotton canvas adds elegance to the staple white shirt. Forget the sneakers and opt for the comfy yet chic Saint Laurent rope mule sandals. Cinch in your waist with a Diordouble belt, and finish off with Dior’s neutral toned Book Tote that is both practical and aesthetically gorgeous.
The best way to amp up a white shirt is by pairing it with a pair of boldly printed long pants, like these from Valentino. This will give you that elegant summer-luxe look that we are seeing just about everywhere this season. You can keep this look simple with monotoned accessories like the red heels and zesty yellow bag, both from Bottega Veneta. The hair accessories we love pairing with the white button-up shirt? We can’t get enough of the lionised Prada headbands that come in different colours—you can almost use one for every day of the week!
It might be warm here in Malaysia, but the art of layering remains strongly loved! Pop your classic white tee underneath a fun-printed Coach vest, pair with wide-legged cropped Bottega Veneta pants, and that’s your outfit sorted!
When you opt for the perfect white button-up shirt, go for those that feel lightweight yet strong, like this one from Ermenegildo Zegna. Give your shirt a casual yet modern touch with a pair of Dior Homme white short pants with black trim. Pair with a versatile and sleek Louis Vuitton bomber with the house’s iconic Damier motif. Voila—easy, everyday dressing at its best.