THE WARDROBE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR EFFORTLESS STYLE| WHITE BUTTON UP

A white button up is the epitome of effortless style. Layered or solo, its versatility makes it essential to any wardrobe. With so many ways to wear this wardrobe staple, you may want more than one. Before you buy another button up check out my online shopping tips here and here and don’t forget to refresh the rest of your whites too.

BEFORE YOU BUY

The best button up is made from a fabric combination that is both crisp yet flexible. My current favorite is 60% cotton and 40% polyester, making it washable and easy to iron. I’m 5’4″ and this 29.5″ length hits me just below my butt untucked.

BUTTON UP | CINDY JEANS (SAME STYLE WITHOUT RIPS) | SHOES | BELT | TRENCH MY CLOSET (MORE HERE )| LUGGAGE VINTAGE FROM PANACHE MORE HERE

RECREATE THE LOOK

These all have that great fabrication and similar fit. The first button up from Theory is made with sustainable premium pima cotton and has a simple covered button placket.

WHITE BUTTON UP OUFIT IDEAS FOR DAYS…AND NIGHTS

With the holidays approaching a white button up is probably the most versatile festive piece to make an outfit with. See how I used my button up and high-low styling to transform this $36 skirt with some killer accessories.

BUTTON UP | SKIRT | BAG | VINTAGE CHANEL ACCESSORIES PANACHE | SHOES (SIMILAR)

MORE WAYS TO GET YOUR SHINE ON WITH A BUTTON DOWN

BUTTON UP | SEQUIN SHAKET | TRACK PANTS | BOOTS | BAG | HOOPS

BUTTON UP | SEQUIN SKIRT | SHOES | PURSE | EARRINGS

WHITE BUTTON UP LAYERED

A white button up is the perfect layer this winter. Wear her under a trendy sweater vest or classic cardigan. She’s a chameleon that works with a completely classic look or an edgy street style ensemble.

BUTTON UP | VEST | JEANS | HEELS | BAG | SUNGLASSES

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I shared some easy outfit ideas on my Instagram video styling series. These two were some of your favorites under a sweater.

UNDER A CROPPED CARDIGAN AND LEGGINGS

BUTTON UP | SWEATER (SIMILAR) | LEATHER LEGGINGS | BAG

MONOCHROMATIC AND A LONG CARDIGAN

STREET STYLE INSPIRATION

Recreate the look with high-low styling

Super cool under a leather jacket. Leave untucked over your knit pants and add a cool boot.

OVER A TANK AND CARGO PANTS

UNDER YOUR FAVORITE GRAPHIC T-SHIRT

A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY

It doesn’t take much to transform your button up.

1. SCARF

2. LAYERED NECKLACES

3. BRALETTE

WHITE BUTTON UP STYLING TIPS AND TRICKS

Sometimes it’s not what you wear your button up with, but how you style it that transforms a look. Pop that collar and roll those sleeves. If you’re feeling ambitious try one of the ways I shared in my post Jean Shirt Shortcut.