How to Wear a Button-Down Shirt (But Make It Fashion)

Off-the-Shoulder

Turn the collared button-down into a stylish off-the-shoulder top. Make the choice of either wearing nothing underneath and baring your shoulders or experiment by layering it over a sleeveless top.

Transition Piece

Heading out after work, but not sure what to wear? Look like a total boss by just tying up the lower part of your top and pair it with your work trousers. Instant crop top. 

Playfully Mismatched

Add an extra dose of fun to your style by pairing polka dot button-down in a bright color with an unexpected plaid midi skirt. 

For Comfort

Style and comfort can go hand-in-hand when you pair a loose button-down with loose, high-waisted pants. 

As a Jacket

Trade your jacket for an open button-down. Give your look a sexy twist by wearing a crop top underneath. 

Asymmetrical

Let one side of the top drape off your shoulder to create a style that looks effortlessly fashionable. 

For Extra Style Points

Give your look a unique twist by trading a typical cotton button-down for faux leather material.

With PJs

Sport a lounge-chic look by wearing a silk button-down top and plaid trousers.

Retro Vibes

Bring back decades past with an open striped button-down with high-waisted pants. Finish it off with vintage-esque accessories like rectangular shades and high cut sneakers with straps. 

For Experimenting Styles

If there's anything braver than standing in the middle of traffic for a picture, it's mixing two totally different styles. Try military cargo button-downs with silky floral pants. 

See-Through Cover-Up

Show a little skin while still keeping your self buttoned up by wearing a sheer top with lingerie showing underneath. 

The Half Tuck

Change up the style by only tucking in half the blouse. 

Expert Layering

The perfect layering add-on for a posh look is achieved by wearing a turtleneck underneath a button-down top paired with a knee-length skirt. 

Images: Imaxtree

The first thing that comes to mind when we think about button-down tops is the office. A formal button-down is everyone’s first choice for looking professional and giving off those you-really-should-hire-me vibes. But there’s no denying that the standard cut and tucked-in-and-belted look isn’t exactly winning any street style awards.

Good news! There are other ways to wear the office staple that will make you look ready to rule a runway while still maintaining a professional elegance. These are the ways to style a button-down shirt in or out of the office, day or night.

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