It’s an incontestable fashion fact: a crisp button-up shirt transcends trends and seasons. Part of a solid rotation of wardrobe essentials, this menswear-inspired It item has garnered a cult-like following that includes supermodels, from Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, to our favorite celebrities like Katie Holmes. Like any closet classic, it’s likely that you already own a button-up or two. Now comes the fun part (and where we come in): figuring out how to style it, especially for the warmer months.
Vogue’s Go-To Button-Ups:
In building your collection, a bright white poplin is essential. Comme Si’s La Classica shirt gets the fabric and cut just right, and has been a longtime editor favorite. A bold blue button-up is another minimalist must-have that adds a subtle pop of color to your look. I have been loving linen styles for summer, effortlessly thrown over a bathing suit or tucked into white jeans for the office. Styling wise, let the shirt have a moment—think halfway buttoned with a statement necklace peeking out, or wrapped around your waist for a finishing touch.
When it comes to the classics, you can never go wrong with a simple stripe (wide or narrow). I love Almina Concept’s oversized blue and white iteration worn casually over a statement skirt. Meanwhile, Matteau’s brown and white shirt is the perfect alternative to traditional white and black stripes. Below, seven editor-approved ways on how to style a button-up shirt all summer long.
The Wide Stripe
Take a cue from Katie Holmes and tuck an oversized striped button-up tucked into rinse-wash jeans, finishing the look with the It shoe of the summer—the flip-flop!
