Few things are as versatile as the humble white button-down shirt. You can wear it to work and on the weekends. That doesn't mean styling it is a piece of proverbial cake. Which is why "how to style a white shirt" is one of the most popular online searches. We're about to save you some serious search engine time because we've put together some street style inspiration to answer the burning question.
While we were putting this list together, we made sure to focus on the classic white button-down shirt everyone has in their closet. It's a pretty safe bet you have a bunch of the pieces it's styled with already in your sartorial arsenal, too. So there may be no purchases required to achieve these stellar looks.
Scroll down to see exactly how to style a white shirt without wearing out the wardrobe staple.
Tucking a white button-down into a high-rise skirt is one of the easiest (and chicest) ways to go. Bonus points for capping things off with kitten slingbacks.
A preppy sweater vest elevates a basic white shirt into a class all its own. Work in a blazer and a miniskirt along with classic kicks to round out the look.
Nothing says summer like a white shirt tucked into white flared jeans. Neutral sunglasses and pointy heels take things to the next sartorial level.
Bring plenty of attitude to your shirt with a bold sleeveless knit, a leg-baring miniskirt, white socks and black open-back pumps.
Leave your crisp button-down wide open to flaunt a white T-shirt underneath tucked into baggy khaki trousers. Mesh footwear adds a touch of texture.
Slip on a netted miniskirt over an oversize white button-down for a more modest take on the sheer skirt trend. Black thigh-high boots help the look transfer to fall.
Layer a cut-out sweater over a white collared shirt. Then incorporate black leggings and black combat boots to complete the ensemble.
If you're going to rock a statement suit, keeps things simple up top with a white button-down. Peep-toe platform boots optional.
Style a white button-down with a slightly chunky cardigan and a bright plaid miniskirt. Introduce black tights and ankle boots to polish off the look.
Pulling off a jumper dress can be tricky, which is where a white collared shirt comes in handy. Stark boots and a patterned bandana amp up the look.
Hourglass blazers are still trending. Draw even more attention to the waist of your blazer with a belt and let your white shirt peek out below, which brings a nice contrast to a sheer skirt. Finish things off with dainty black heels.
For a more relaxed vibe, pair a bright white shirt with an off-white blazer and beige pants. Complete the outfit with a neutral bag and dark shoes.
Bring the drama by tucking your shirt into a black midi skirt, then unbutton said shirt almost halfway down. Black pumps FTW.
Did you dive head first into the cargo skirt craze? If you answered "yes," try tucking your shirt into one, then layer a skinny vest on top. Shiny boots enhance the ensemble.
Slip an off-the-shoulder crop top over your shirt. Keep the bottom half of your shirt unbuttoned and team it with capri pants, crew socks snd stark footwear.
A vibrant red sweater vest instantly jazzes up a white shirt and beige pants pairing. Square shades and black boots finish things off nicely.
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