How to Wear a White Button Down + My Favourite Picks
A classic piece that is harder to wear than what it looks
We all know how effortless the Pinterest girl makes it look (no disrespect, seriously - she makes everything look good). But when you step into a change room to only be left wondering: why the heck does it not look like that on me? Well, it’s probably because of a few key styling tricks that you haven’t factored in. In fact, they are the simple things that will be the game changer when it comes to styling up an otherwise very classic (and often boring) white button down shirt.
Here are a few tips on how to style a classic white button down shirt:
Cuff + roll the sleeves
Create some breathing room by unbuttoning a few buttons
Front half tuck for a trendier look
Front tuck for a casual look
Full tuck for the dressiest look
Rule of thumb: if you are wearing this look with a pair of jeans, skinny will always look more dressier, and lighter washed distressed will always be more casual.
Other design features I look for in a classic button down:
drop shoulder
circle hem
poplin material
Here are a few of my top picks:
Shop My Favourites Here:
Reminder: personal style is subject to what you feel at your best in and shouldn’t need to look or be influenced by a seasonal trend that doesn’t “fit” you. My recommendations come from a place of equal parts expertise and what I personally like. Make sure you always choose pieces and products that YOU love and feel at your best in. That’s when true style is created.
Thanks for choosing to be here, xo