Figuring out how to style an oversized button-up shirt will unlock so many outfits. Take it from someone whose wardrobe includes a full collection of button-downs in a whole variety of colours. This should come as no surprise, since fashion editors and French girls alike have long sworn by the magic of a classic collared top. It’s one of the key capsule wardrobe building blocks, and it can transform even the simplest warm-weather outfits into polished, head-turning looks.
What makes a button-down shirt (a slouchy one, especially) a timeless winner is its ability to look put-together while feeling so easy, like you’re wearing nothing. No matter your personal style or fit of choice — slightly relaxed, totally baggy, or anywhere in between — these shirts are way more versatile than you’d think. Lounging at home, heading to the office, sipping an afternoon spritz… these light, sophisticated layers do, in fact, go with everything.
Here are six different ways to style an oversized shirt for any occasion.
From morning meetings to happy hour
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It doesn’t get more ’90s office-core than a crisp button-up and a form-fitting pencil skirt. This street-style-approved outfit combo balances the best of both worlds: a masculine white shirt with a feminine midi. We’re all for playing into the look that would command the office just as much as it would a front row at a fashion show. No need to overthink it – a minimalist pair of sandals and your favourite handbag will do the trick, and let your confidence take over.
Styling tip: Head to the office with your shirt layered underneath an equally oversized jumper – or throw on a blazer with rolled sleeves.