When it comes to wardrobe essentials, a white button-down tops our shopping list. The must-have can be worn for every occasion, from a day in the office to date night. Below, we took one oxford (L.L. Bean, $50; llbean.com), and styled it three different ways.
In the Office
A simple blouse is transformed with the help of a waist-accentuating vest. Pair it with wide-leg pants for a look that is not only polished, but warm and comfortable on cold winter days. Tie your look together with bright accessories, like a red pump and color-blocked bag, to balance out your graphic, black-and-white ensemble.
H&M vest, $50; hm.com. Misha Nonoo pant, $365; mishanonoo.com. Lucky Star cuff, $75; shopluckystar.com. Christian Louboutin pump, $675; christianlouboutin.com. Clare V tote bag, $525; net-a-porter.com.
On Date Night
For a first—or fifth—date, nothing says fun and flirty like a slip dress. To marry masculine with feminine, layer a white shirt over your look, and tie it at your waist. Add in playful accessories, like a strappy sandal and sparkly clutch, for an outfit that's sure to turn heads.
Equipment dress, $400; net-a-porter.com. Steve Madden sandal, $130; stevemadden.com. Rebecca Minkoff clutch, $95; rebeccaminkoff.com. Olive and Piper ring, $28; oliveandpiper.com.
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On the Weekend
Whether you are going to Sunday brunch or running errands, there is nothing more important (or necessary) than comfort on the weekend. Pair your white button down with a cozy sweatshirt and jeans for a casual vibe. A bright blue bag is enough of a focal point to draw attention from onlookers.
Ashish sweatshirt, $1,395; net-a-porter.com. 7 for All Mankind jeans, $198; 7forallmankind.com. Brooks sneakers, $109; brooksheritagecollection.com. Furla bag, $398; furla.com. Tara Hirshberg earrings, $840; tarahirshberg.com.