How To Wear Button-Up Shirts

Hey, I am into button-up shirts and today we are going to observe the best ways how to wear button-ups for women in real life. You are about to see my favorite street style ideas and tips for those who want to embrace their style.

The white shirt looks gorgeous teamed with a multicolored print pencil skirt and ankle-strap heeled sandals.

Why You Need Button-Up Shirt

In the XX century, women began to actively wear men’s clothes. Global changes in fashion have been driven by social changes. Two world wars swept through the women’s wardrobe, forcing them to choose practical outfits. As you all know, button-up is an important part of every men’s business wardrobe.

Pastel pink shirt is tucked in navy slim pants updated with purple heeled pumps:

A white shirt looks pretty chic tucked in a denim mini skirt completed with velour dark blue heeled shoes:

And now let’s see some easy tips in order to look amazing while wearing a button-up shirt:

-The shirt should be one or two sizes bigger than yours, so it looks airy and lightweight, but don’t overdose, otherwise you risk looking strange;
-Color matters – a classic white shirt looks perfect, but you should not give up beige, gray, blue, etc. Plus keep an eye on checks and stripes, these prints will help you look fresh and make your mood playful;
-Quality comes first – men’s shirts made of 100% cotton are the perfect option for your stylish clothing combinations;
-Whether to tuck in or wear a shirt untucked, depends on your body silhouette and the place;
-You can also roll up your sleeves to expose your beautiful wrists.

A lovely combo consisting of a long shirt worn as a dress combined with suede slouchy boots:

A pencil skirt with a high waistline requires wearing a shirt neatly tucked in. But if you want to pair it with skinny jeans, you can safely experiment with tucked or untucked looks. I personally, like hiding a small tummy and voluminous thighs, leaving only the front part of the shirt tucked in.

Many brands rely on unisex fashion, that’s why men’s shirt in a women’s wardrobe is almost a classic choice. It can be worn with a variety of clothes, and it fits almost everyone. Men’s shirts look great on tall girls, who combine them with loose but slightly narrowed and cropped trousers. Jeans are also perfect for teaming up with button-up shirts. The oversize shirt can be combined with a belt, then it will become something like a summer dress. Another styling option is leggings and high-heeled shoes, just imagine yourself wearing this combo with friends or at a special party.

The shirt can be tucked into wide, straight trousers to create a slightly brutal, but sultry look. A loose shirt with straight cut pants perfectly matches with voluminous trench coats, light bombers, and shoes can be picked up even a little rough, emphatically masculine in style. To create a more relaxed and bohemian look, you can wear a men’s shirt over a crop top, and complete it with a midi skirt or elongated shorts with pumps.

The combination of a men’s shirt and the skirt is perfect for office wear. We like it when a loose men’s shirt made of thick fabric, can be tucked into a pencil skirt or a midi-length A-line skirt.

UPDATE
Button-ups have gone from being a standard piece of men’s clothing to being a fashionable and trendy item for women. In recent years, more and more women have been wearing button-up shirts over the t-shirt or dress. This fashion piece is high on comfort that is why it is often seen as casual depending on what the woman wears with it. The shirt gives you that unique look for any occasion you are attending like work, class, meeting up with friends or going to a party.

Ways How To Style Button-Up Shirts

The button-up shirt comes in various sizes and colors, sizes and styles. I am about to provide you with some tips on how to style your button-up shirt to look more chic.

Here are some ways on how to wear a button-up shirt:

1. For Casual Wear: If you are going to be hanging out at the beach with your friend or family then a simple button up shirt is all that’s needed since the casual theme of the event. You can just wear a simple pair of cut off board shorts and some converse for the perfect beach day.

You can also add a denim jacket on top of the shirt and this would be perfect to wear to a fun night out with your friends. If the event you are attending is more formal, then I would suggest wearing a blazer, with slacks or jeans, and some high heels.

You can also go for sandals or flats to make it more comfortable. Also, avoid wearing large jewelry because they don’t really look good when paired with a button-up shirt.

2. For Work: This is where it all starts for many women in their careers as they start to wear their office attire which means usually a classic button-up shirt is a good start. Your pants should match this top, but it doesn’t mean they should be in the same color. You can go for the usual black pants with a nice pair of heels and a white or blue shirt.

Women can wear a button-up shirt at work with a skirt. If you decide to wear one, be sure that you will not wear the skirt more than an inch above your knee. You can also wear really nice skinny jeans with this look. Just be sure that the look is decent.

3. Go For The Dressy: This is the style that will work well for going to a job interview or a job interview dinner. If you are one of those people who are always eager in looking good, then you will have nothing to worry about when dressing your button-up shirt. Just go for something loose like an elegant blazer with fitted slim trousers. Also, go for the heels that match your overall style. We see a classic black&white look that works great for dozens of dressy events.

Make sure that you are wearing accessories like a nice bag, bracelets, and other trinkets which will enhance the outfit. If you are applying for an executive position at a big company, you will most certainly have to meet their dress code. This is where button-up shirt comes in play as it gives that formal look. Also, make sure that your accessories match your outfit and not everything in your closet can be used for different outfits.

4. For Formal Events: Button-up shirts are great for formal events because they give you a big range of color, style and size. You can go for bold colors, like red, if you want to stand out during the event. The best thing about these shirts is that they easily match with any other garment in your wardrobe which is why you can have some fun with it. If it’s a really formal event that you are attending like a wedding or party, make sure that your hair and makeup look really perfect as well as your shoes and bling bling jewelry.