The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down
The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down
By Jean Grant | May 9, 2014
By Jean Grant | 05/09/2014
It’s always refreshing when the fashion world backs a trend that revives a closet mainstay, instead of encouraging the latest outlandish accessory. This spring, we’ve been seeing lots of creative takes on the classic white shirt, from Rihanna’s bathrobe-like reincarnation to blogger Leandra Medine’ s ribboned geek-chic ensemble. Whether it’s an oversized boyfriend fit, a ruffled blouse or a sleeveless tunic, the white shirt is as versatile as it gets—a well-tailored button-down pairs equally well with casual leggings, prim A-line skirts or, for a look that feels particularly spring-appropriate, plain old blue denim. Here, our favourite shirts of the season.
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273515 This sleeveless wrap dress from <b>Alexander Wang</b> is all about subtle design tweaks. Wear it over dark trousers, or on its own with chunky platforms. $245, available at Jonathan and Olivia, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://jonathanandolivia.com/DBL-LAYERED-WRAP-SHIRTDRESS-28102-P.html">jonathanandolivia.com</a></span></span> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-01.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-01/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-01 0 0
273516 Ruffles add a girlish twist to this long-sleeved shirt from <b>BCBG</b>. Pair the flowy top with a tapered, narrow trouser. $248, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.bcbg.com/Kimberlee-Long-Sleeve-Ruffle-Top/RXI1S092-100,default,pd.html?dwvar_RXI1S092-100_color=100&cgid=clothing-by-category-tops#start=52">bcbg.com</a></span></span> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-02.jpg 281 440 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-02/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-02 0 0
273517 <b>Club Monaco</b>’s perfectly tailored Lemaire shirt is made from crisp cotton and embellished with delicate gold buttons. $198, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=32850216">clubmonaco.ca</a></span></span> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-03.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-03/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-03 0 0
273518 Comfortable, casual, and ideal for weekend outings, this boyfriend shirt by active lifestyle brand <b>Community</b> can be dressed down with ripped denim, or fancied up with a leather mini skirt. $85, available at Aritzia, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://aritzia.com/en/veritas-shirt/50700.html?dwvar_50700_color=1275#start=62">aritzia.com</a></span></span> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-04.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-04/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-04 0 0
273519 The sheer shoulder cut-outs and perforated leather stripes on this <b>Addison</b> piece add a touch of edge to an otherwise simple shirtdress. $188, available at <a href="http://www.eluxe.ca/en/henie-button-down-dress.html" target="_blank">Eluxe.com </a> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-05.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-05/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-05 0 0
273520 <b>J.Crew</b> worked with <b>Thomas Mason,</b> one of Europe’s oldest cotton-weaving mills, to create this perfectly tailored tuxedo shirt. Add a custom monogram for an extra-preppy look. $184 USD, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/classicshirts/PRDOVR~50084/50084.jsp">jcrew.com</a></span></span> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-06.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-06/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-06 0 0
273521 Vancouver-based clothiers<b> Oak and Fort</b> recently landed in Toronto at the Shops at Don Mills. The brand’s minimalist vibe is evident in this simple blouse, accentuated with oversized pockets and a front-and-back v-neck cut. $68, <a href="http://oakandfort.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=18_32&product_id=1018" target="_blank">oakandfort.com</a> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-07/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-07 0 0
273522 Pastel-pink piping adds a feminine flourish to this shirt from Toronto prep supplier <b>Pink</b> <strong>Tartan</strong>. $275, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://pinktartan.com/ca/tops/trompe-l-oeil-shirt-in-white-and-sugar-plum.html">pinktartan.com</a></span></span> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-08/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-08 0 0
273523 For a functional white shirt that will take you from the office to the bar, we love this oversized <b>Zara</b> poplin piece. $60, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/shirts/blouses/oversize-poplin-blouse-c401028p1900507.html">zara.com</a></span></span> The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down The Find: nine fresh takes on the classic white button-down https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-find-classic-white-button-down-09.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-white-shirts/slide/the-find-classic-white-button-down-09/ the-find-classic-white-button-down-09 0 0
I think you mean button-front shirt. A button-down shirt is one with a collar fastened down with buttons.