Ana Valenzuela graduated with a degree in AB Literature from…
One thing that every stylish woman must own is a white button-down shirt. It’s easy to dress up or dress down, and it can easily go from casual to corporate. Here are several outfit ideas to try:
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1. Perfect for skirts
You can try on different styles, from A-line to pencil cut, and different prints and color, as the white button-down’s versatile design will easily match whichever skirt you might pick.
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2. Over a dress
Simply give your favorite dress a twist by wear the shirt folded up or keep the sleeves long. This chic look is perfect when you have a party to attend to after office hours, as you can just remove your shirt once you’re out of the office.
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3. Pair with pants and blazers
The white button-down has a corporate vibe, so it goes well with slacks and other office wear. You could also throw in a blazer to amp up your look.
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4. Go casual with jeans
For polished business casual charm, match your shirt with your favorite pair of jeans and heels. If it’s a lunch date, keep things casual by capping the ensemble with some ballet flats.
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5. Shorts for your weekends
Add a laid-back appeal to your look by pairing that white shirt with shorts. Try tucking in that shirt, and layering in some cardigan or choose to have a flowy vibe by having the shirt’s hem hang loose.
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6. Layer on some outerwear
Cardigans, bomber jackets, and basically every outerwear there is complement this shirt. Its neutral shade makes it a great anchor for the different shades and prints you might want to pair it with.
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7. Wear it with a sweater for a preppy look
Just don your favortie sweather and bermuda shorts and instantly look like an Ivy Leaguer.
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Ana Valenzuela graduated with a degree in AB Literature from UST. She has written for several media outlets. She is currently taking her Master's from UP.