I believe we all have them in our closets, not only one but several versions of it: smooth, lace, men’s, cotton, silk, bow neck. I also believe that we all wear them with jeans, a suit, high waisted skirt, blazer or a statement necklace. In my opinion, a white shirt is so special precisely because it’s so multifunctional, and comes in so handy in times of over-stuffed wardrobes. Even though I may think I already know every possible way of wearing it, I can still find more ways that I also like. It remains my opinion that a men’s shirt looks best on bare skin with a lace bra peaking from underneath the fabric ‒ a deadly combination of the masculine and the feminine. But if you’re ever stuck not knowing what to actually wear, try the following.
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White shirt at the office
Wear it with:
- black pants and long knitwear instead of a coat (offices are usually quite warm so you shouldn’t feel cold),
- jeans and a poncho or a furry vest,
- a high waisted skirt (black is a winner, you can also try dark blue or beige) or a pleated skirt (the shirt should be figure hugging in this instance, or even better a bodysuit blouse),
- wear jewellery with each combination: bangle bracelets, statement necklaces, large earrings.
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White shirt for a date
Wear it with:
- underneath a sleeveless dress that isn’t too tight, or even better, made of wool. Other materials can be too sensitive, especially if it’s a cotton shirt.
- black or dark brown leather pants and sky high heels (pointed stilettos are a must, together with a clutch bag).
- A sequinned midi A-line skirt to give an air of etiquette that is slightly reminiscent of the 60’s. Another option is a lace knee-length skirt (not too short even if you’re going for the sexy look), it can be black to make that perfect black-and-white contrast.
- Accessories: high heels, a sequinned or metallic clutch bag, an updo hairstyle and large earrings. If you like to wear your shirt unbuttoned, play with lace lingerie in the same colour, namely white.
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White shirt for your spare time
Wear it with:
- boyfriend jeans, black vest and ballet flats,
- skinny jeans and “IT” trendy sneakers (you can definitely play with a special model),
- underneath a sporty cotton T-shirt; it looks better if it isn’t a hoody, and has some fun writing or a message (they’re still so popular, especially the ones with season’s greetings and wishes)
- accessories: less is more. Let comfort be your guide, this is your spare time after all. About the bags: a backpack or a bucket bag are still my top choice.
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