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How to Style a White Shirt in a Classic and Elegant Way

Sep 01, 2024 | 3 min read

Yes, a white shirt is the perfect piece to have in your wardrobe if you're looking to update your look.

Many people don't realize what a white shirt can do for your outfit, but it's a stylish piece that's easy to pair with many outfits and can brighten up your complexion with its bright colour.

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A white shirt with red lipstick and soft, light makeup is the perfect look that many fashion and beauty bloggers are adopting these days for many occasions. We consider this piece a time-saving staple for when you don't have much time to think about what to wear or when you feel like you don't have the right outfit for the day.

While last December welcomed all things over-the-top, glittery, and festive, this month it's time to go for a simpler, softer, and more business-like style. So you can consider the white shirt as January's trump card.

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You can follow in the footsteps of Princess Diana, Bianca Jagger, Brigitte Bardot, and Jane Birkin, whose white shirt looks are endlessly varied and full of ideas. A white shirt or blouse can be paired with anything, you can wear a white shirt over a swimsuit for a sexy beach look, wear it with trousers for a formal business look, or pair it with an evening skirt for an elegant evening or an important event.

And if you're feeling a little confused about how to style your white shirt, we've made it easy for you and brought you some photos of fashion bloggers and fashionistas wearing this staple piece during the Spring/Summer 2020 runway shows to get some inspiration.

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Official Look

A work outfit doesn't have to be boring and overly formal, and this photo is a perfect example of how you can add a modern and stylish twist to your work outfit. This white shirt worn by Dutch fashion blogger Linda Tol from Loewe has proven to be one of the hottest pieces for Spring/Summer 2020, and what really makes it stand out is the detail we see in those fluffy sleeves around the shoulders. Linda wore it with a Tank Top and peg leg dress pants and completed the look with white booties.

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Modern chic look

German model and fashion blogger Caroline Dauer's outfit looks so chic and sophisticated. Just follow in her footsteps and pair a white shirt with a black blazer and your favorite jeans and you'll instantly have a chic look that will make you feel powerful and sexy. And don't worry, heels are optional here, so if you prefer sneakers, your look won't be any less chic.

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Bold look for a sophisticated evening

When your look is bold and dramatic, pair it with a white shirt to tone it down. As seen on this chic guest off the Elie Saab runway. She equated the couture-like styling of the skirt and trench coat by pairing them with a white shirt.