Figuring out how to style an oversized button-up shirt will unlock so many outfits. Take it from me:d Peruse my closet, and you’ll find a heap of button-downs in a variety of colors. 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 winner time and again is its ability to look put-together while feeling like almost 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—the light, sophisticated layers do, in fact, go with everything. Here’s how to style an oversized button-up for any occasion.
How to style an oversized button-up, at a glance
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