Nothing says wardrobe refresh quite like a crisp, white shirt.
It’s too easy to forget the simple allure of a clean white shirt. Not only are they grown-up and instantly smart, but putting something so brilliantly white next to your complexion is instantly lifting, too.
A white shirt, red lipstick and clean make-up look is our go-to solution for all occasions, that hero item you can throw on when you don’t have time to think, or when nothing else seems to work.
While December welcomed all matters of maximalist style, a month of glitter, novelty knits and sequin party dresses can leave us pining for something simplistic, serene and business-like, without being too stuffy. So, consider this modest piece your sartorial trump card for January.
The advocates for this timeless throw-on are endless – think Princess Diana, Bianca Jagger, Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin – and their versatility knows no bounds. A white blouse or shirt will go with anything – tossed over swimwear for beach chic, paired with tailored separates for office-appropriate attire, worn with ball-gown-like skirt for an evening event.
For some translatable inspiration, here’s how the fashion pack were wearing theirs at the SS20 shows.
Shop our picks of fashion’s freshest shirts and blouses, here.
