How To Wear A White Shirt
The white shirt is a timeless classic and a key staple for any wardrobe; whether to provide a crisp white canvas for a casual look or dressed up to create a statement outfit worthy of any occasion. Here at Cashmere & Cotton we have sourced what we believe are the finest cotton women's shirts.
As with many of our wardrobe staples today, the white shirt evolved from menswear. By the 1800s, a tailored white shirt was seen as a reflection of wealth and class for the more senior workforce, hence the phrase, "white collar workers". In the forties, Hollywood stars such as Lauren Bacall and Katharine Hepburn transformed this item from smart workwear and made the white shirt iconic. In 1950 Audrey Hepburn fuelled the love of the white shirt by wearing in the romantic comedy Roman Holiday. Not only prominent in the film industry but also in the music industry, with Patti Smith wearing a white shirt on the front cover of her album Horses in 1975. Fast-forward to today and the white shirt is still considered a staple that will never go out of fashion, with designers constantly evolving this classic style.
Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Image source: Via Pinterest
How to wear a white shirt
For day or for evening, buttoned up or undone, tucked in, left out, half tucked in half out, the list is endless! With so many ways to wear this versatile piece and so many styles available we've put together our top 5 ways of wearing a white shirt, as a little inspiration on how to switch up your styling and give your white shirt a new lease of life.
1. Pair with denim
A match made in heaven; white and denim. If you’re seeking a casual day-to-day look that’s effortless, uncomplicated and minimal, pair your favourite jeans, denim skirt or jacket with a simple oversized white shirt. And why not try tucking your white shirt in or just tucking in at the front and leaving loose at the back.
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2. Layer up
A white blouse is the perfect blank canvas; clean, minimal and made for layering. For colder days try layering under knitwear, the white collar and cuffs peeping out gives a stylish crisp look.
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3. Enhance with a pop of colour
A white shirt will work with all colours; there is no colour that will clash with white so have a little fun lifting your white shirt by pairing with bold colours and prints. Be as experimental as you like…
4. Make a statement
Looking to dress up your white shirt, why not try adding interest with a statement necklace. We love this look from Olivia Palermo wearing her statement necklace just under the collar.
Image source; Olivia Palermo via Pinterest.
5. On the beach
With summer on its way, we can’t help but dream of jetting off somewhere hot and exotic and one item we will definitely be packing is our white shirt. A loose breathable shirt is the perfect beach cover up, providing shade for shoulders.
