Button-Down Shirts

The button-front shirt is the work equivalent of weekend’s jeans and a tee, or evening’s little black dress: it’s pretty much no-fail. Pick up a standard white button-down, add (a tiny bit of) variety with some stripes, or choose a trendy plaid version.

For more top tops, check out shirts to hide your tummy, evening tops for jeans, and skinny jeans to go with them.

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White Button-Down Shirts

Every woman needs one of these – wear it untucked with jeans, belted with a pencil skirt, tucked into trousers…the list goes on. Rarely inappropriate for anything.

	Editor’s Pick
Essential Long Sleeve Button-Front Shirt $39.50 This one is an easy-to-care for blend with a bit of stretch, and comes in petite sizes too.	James Perse White Button-Down Shirt $144 The half-sleeves and front flap pockets make this shirt a bit more relaxed.	Theory Nikala Button Down Shirt $180 From theory’s spot-on collection of work basics, this 100% cotton shirt is completely timeless.

Striped Button-Down Shirts

Skinny stripes are ideal under a suit, and still look professional with dark denim and a pair of boots.

Bargain Buy
Striped Stretch Fitted Shirt $49.50 Roll up the sleeves for a more laid-back style in a stretch button-down option.	Striped Banker Shirt $60 Taking a cue from formal menswear tops, the contrasting cuffs and collar make this one look even more crisp.	Shelby Striped Shirt $125 This button-down is a classically preppy option from Ralph Lauren.

Plaid Button-Down Shirts

Plaid and flannel are very in at the moment, but we prefer to go with shirts that don’t scream “trend” too loudly; these cuts and patterns should endure for the next few seasons.

Gap Gingham Military Shirt $49.50 We’d wear this adorable checked button-down unbuttoned with a tank underneath, with beat-up jeans, or even as a beach cover-up.	Banana Republic Cotton Plaid Shirt $60 The restrained plaid pattern on this one makes it appropriate for the office.	Ez Sur Mer Commune Flannel Shirt $118 The fun color combo and feminine fit make this one of our favorites at the moment.