The white shirt is one of those ‘wardrobe essentials’ I find very difficult to get right. Not only do I find it difficult to find the perfect classic white shirt, I find it hard to obtain a white shirt with a twist, something a little different but still in the essentials vein.
These photos were taken in Austin, Texas just before I left America. I love this oversized shirt shape, how the sleeves fall long and the feeling of being cocooned. I don’t think there is anything sexier than a simple style like this – a white shirt being a wardrobe staple for work wear or worn with jeans on lazy weekends.
So here we are. A shortlist of my current favourite white (cream and off white) shirts for this post:
With a twist:
Reiss Astra Volume Sleeve Shirt
Diesel Cropped Back Shirt from ASOS.
Classics:
And one for the boys:
I found this shirt in white in McQueen in NYC and loved it. Although expensive (!) it’s a stunning shirt for the boys: Harness Shirt (yes, yes I know but isn’t it great)!
I’m wearing: white shirt from Marks & Spencer. Jeans, Legging Jean from GAP. Skull clutch from my friend Nicole Rosano – see her Etsy shop here.
I love a white shirt! I’m thinking of doing a post soon about white on white outfits, and this has definitely inspired me to follow through with it!
Please send me a link if you do, Therese. Would love to see! Thank you for your comment x
my friends used to make fun of me when we were younger because i ALWAYS wore white shirts. i loved every style…from a simple tee to a classic button down. i still love white…although ever since i started blogging, i seem to wear them less and less. may have to pull my faves back to the front of the closet! =) you look beautiful as always!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Jenn hello and thank you! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. Clearly you were ahead of your time
This is such a fabulous look. Crisp classic and just plain gorgeous. Funny how a white shirt …so simple and everyday can when worn with the right accessories become timeless and fit in any era from 1919 to 2019.
I agree totally. I’m enjoying writing this classic series because its reminding me of all my favourites and things that stand the test of time. Thank you for your comment!
Know how you feel but take a look of white shirts from french Anne Fontaine – amazing but expensive…..
Gosh I remember seeing these before. Liked them a lot.
Love the idea of taking such a classic piece like the white shirt and adding some interesting design element to it. This is simple & beautiful!
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Thanks @PPFgirl! x
I love white shirts, but I agree! They are hard to style-especially if you want that unique touch!!!
But, you know what? I always go for something a little oversized-it somehow helps!
That white shirt looks stunning! Love the colours in your picture! x
Thank you @Diana Kakkar, x
It’s hard to go wrong with a white shirt… but you have a point, sometimes it is difficult to come up with something really unique, but still in a classic style. I think this one fits the bill perfectly; I especially love the bow detail at the front. I’ve been on the hunt for a good new white shirt for a while, so I’ll definitely be investigating your selections
xox,
Cee
Cee I agree that it is hard to find those with a ‘twist’. I bought one a while back with balloon like arms – something told me ‘great’ at the time – needless to say I haven’t worn it once lol
I love this style, would have liked to see what it looked like when standing up, if the shirt was short or if it covered the stomach.
Hi Sofia. The shirt is long. It goes almost to my knees! I had to tie it several times to get it right but I think (hope) I did in the end. Tucked in is simple and great too.
Amazing!! I have a several white shirts similar like these
they look great with many styles!