How to Wear: Button-Front Shirt

January 24, 2012

Button-front, collared shirts used to be reserved for boardrooms, for formal occasions and for big meetings. Now, they’re designed in so many materials — from chambray to silk — and fun prints that they can be worn anytime. Instead of grabbing your tee or oversized sweater, add a collared, button-front shirt to your work day or weekend attire like you saw me in yesterday. Layer it with other materials and patterns for added visual interest… and keep cozy and chic (my official style).

 

Gap featuring yellow gingham shirt / J. Crew featuring blythe blouse in polka dot / Nordstrom featuring Trouvé Faded Denim Shirt

It works every season, too….

Winter: old navy featuring chambray shirt (wardrobe all-star!) / Summer: forever 21 featuring striped silk blend shirt.

 

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  • http://www.pennypincherfashion.com Penny Pincher Fashion

    Love these ideas – I have been wearing TONS of button-downs this fall/winter because they are so easy to layer! :)

    • Alyson

      They are perfect for layering! Since I live in Florida I don’t think about it as much — usually just go with a basic cardy however the options are endless.

  • http://baylorsays.blogspot.com Lauren@BaylorSays…

    Do you know who this post is SUPER AWESOME for? Ladies who left their office jobs and have a load of button downs they love but never wear and were just about to bag them up for Goodwill. Okay, that was awfully specific…I’m talking about me. I’ve got to be more flexible, I love this!

    Somebody is brushing up their graphics skillz. Looking good!

    • Alyson

      Ha, that does kind of sound awfully specific yet totally relevant to so many women! I wish I had more button downs… you should totally rock them more often. Just with a casual pair of boyfriend jeans?! Would love. And, thanks for the graphics comment… I’m working on it. :)

  • http://www.mydressyways.com My Dressy Ways

    LOVE this post and I could NOT agree more. I love the ‘new’ casual button down and can’t help but reach for my more casual pieces on off days.

    • Alyson

      You are such the amazing button down queen! Love how you so often rock your ‘camp’ shirts and whatnot! I’m totally reaching for these ‘professional’ items more frequently on casual days. Love.

  • http://www.RealGirlGlam.com Amber ~ Real Girl Glam

    Love a good button! Definitely so versatile. I’ve added so many button downs to my closet lately and they really are a great way to look good and still be comfortable.

  • http://ilookgoodtoday.com Jamie

    You know, my go to tops never seem to be button down in the past, but lately I have been wearing much more of them. I agree, that with so many designs, patterns and fabrics to choose from you can be as casual or dressy as you like.

    P.S. You looked adorable yesterday!

    XOXO,
    Jamie
    http://ilookgoodtoday.com

  • http://stripesandsequins.com Grace – Stripes & Sequins

    What a fun tutorial!

  • http://confessionsoftheglitterati.blogspot.com/ Ashley

    Love, love, love button downs! Thanks for sharing :)

    http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/

  • http://www.statementsinfashion.net Collette Osuna

    What a fun post girl:)

    Who doesn’t love a button up shirt? My fav way to wear one is liked you showed here, under a super warm sweater:)

    Have a great day!

    A Blog of Life & Everything in Between!

  • http://www.muchlove-illy.blogspot.com ilene

    love love the center GAP outfit! anything colorful rocks my boat. :)

  • http://thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com megan, the frugalista diaries

    i love button fronts, i don’t think you can have enough!

  • http://fashionbyalicia.com Fashion By Alicia

    Great tips for the button up shirt! I have been all about layering right now. I think because I am finally in a place that is cold. I could never layer in Florida because I felt like I was burning up!

  • http://www.kirstinmarie.com Kirstin Marie

    These are great ideas! I don’t wear button down shirts too much because I have a hard time finding ones that fit well, due to my bust being larger than the rest of me.

    • Alyson

      I have the opposite problem! Ha. Have you tried going up a size and altering?

  • http://www.bonbonrosegirls.com Kristin

    I’ve always loved the combo of a masculine denim shirt paired with a feminine skirt!

    • Alyson

      Same… what a fun play on clothes.

  • http://www.gamedaystylist.com Sara @ Gameday Stylsit

    So cute. Love the button down shirts :) Especially chambray ones.

    - Sara @ Gameday Stylist

  • http://www.jessiedmiller.com {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller

    I’m dying for a Chambray one!!!

    XO~JD

    http://www.jessiedmiller.com

  • http://www.frankieheartsfashion.com Nicole – Frankie Hearts Fashion

    Brilliant post Alyson! I am a huge love of button-front shirts and I love to roll up the sleeves! xo

    • Alyson

      Thanks so much, Nicole! Love the sleeve roll, too… especially when layering. So cool. Thanks for stopping by.

  • http://beautyandthebudget.onsugar.com Valerie at Beauty and the Budget

    i so want this striped silk blend top from Forever 21!!!

    • Alyson

      RIght?? So gorgeous! Nice material, stripes, bright colors… sold!

  • Melissa

    Maybe I missed a post somewhere along here but I just had to stop by to say I am amazed by the quality of your blog recently. Since around the new year the content/quality/outfits/everything has just blown me away. Keep up whatever you are doing, because it is great! :)

    • Alyson

      Melissa: Having a moment over here!! Can’t tell you how appreciative I am that you took the time to comment. Have really been working on enhancing the site (new camera, design update, etc) so love that you noticed. Thanks again! — Alyson

  • http://fashionistammc.blogspot.com Mandy @ in the fashion lane

    LOVED this post! I was never super into button downs until this summer. SO COMFY. I hardly layer them at all (too hot) but I realize there are so many combos! PS. Just bought that Pink Gap blazer…so cute!

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