Elevate Your Closet This Season With Womens Button Up Shirts
Elevate Your Closet This Season With Womens Button Up Shirts
Whether you’re a casual-wear fanatic or want something a little more sophisticated, there’s a button-down for everyone. Consider these flattering options to elevate your closet this season:
“Look for tailored details like an unassisted cuff, no gaping at the buttons at the chest or armpit, and a well-placed seam on the shoulder,” says Bruhn.
J.Jill Classic White Button Down Shirt
When it comes to shirts, Oregon-based designer Jill McGowan has a simple philosophy: Women deserve the same durable, fitted shirts that are staples of professional men’s wardrobes. She’s built her brand on that principle, and this white button-down is made of wrinkle-resistant fabric to keep you looking put-together all day. It also has a flattering silhouette that fits comfortably, but not loosely, on the shoulders and hips. Plus, it’s a popover style that you simply put on over your head—no buttons to worry about getting undone in the wind.
Strategist writer Chloe Anello is a fan of this button-down, which is available in sizes XS-XXL and features a feminine silhouette with back seams for subtle waist shaping and a small collar. She likes the way it sits just above her hip bones, making it a comfortable choice for work or travel. Plus, she notes that the shirt’s sleeves are long enough to tuck in or leave unbuttoned if you prefer a more tailored look.
Another option that Anello recommends is this white shirt from Everlane, which is made of breathable, antibacterial, and eco-conscious “Clean Silk.” She says it’s boxier than the linen shirt she recommends from Universal Standard, but she likes how the fabric drapes in the right places and feels comfortable for everyday wear. Plus, she loves that the shirt is machine washable so it’s easy to pack for trips.
Lysse Oversize White Button Down Shirt
A white button-down isn’t just a summer wardrobe staple—it’s an easy way to elevate any look. The crisp cotton shirt is ideal for year-round wear, especially when layered with a thermal in womens button up shirts cooler weather. Whether you’re heading to work or on vacation, these womens white button down shirts will help you feel polished and put-together without feeling stuffy or overdone.
Staci Brinkman of Sips By recommends this crisp linen shirt from Aritzia because the fabric is “airy and gives off strolling-in-the-park vibes.” The oversized shape is perfect for her petite frame, though she says it can be easily dressed down to wear with jeans and a skirt.
Another TFG reader, Rachel Richardson of the fashion blog Feeling Good As Hail, says this J.Crew shirt is a great pick for bigger busts, especially those who prefer a slightly tailored fit with a little extra room throughout the chest and waist. The longer length also helps her tie it in the front for a cropped look or do a half-tuck.
The shirt’s crinkled fabric has a touch of stretch, which makes it even more comfortable to wear and easier to tuck into pants. Plus, it travels well, with one reader noting that she just hangs it in a humid location and the creases fall out. The womens oxford style comes in sizes XS-3X.
Ann Mashburn Icon Shirt
Atlanta-based former fashion editor Ann Mashburn (who partners with her husband, Sid, on menswear) creates wardrobe staples that make women feel like the best version of themselves. From crisp woven cotton shirts that are almost identical to men’s, to silk blouses in luxe 40momme silk that feels weighty yet seasonless, her curated collection of classics offers the kind of pieces that stay in your closet for years.
The Icon shirt is the brand’s take on a basic white button down, featuring an oversized fit that layers perfectly over T-shirts, crisp paper poplin that’s as chic wrinkled as it is pressed, and soft ruffles at collar and cuffs for feminine flair. Whether it’s paired with boyfriend jeans or structured skirt, this is the kind of piece that can elevate every item in your closet.
Sid Mashburn MTM shirts are expensive, but the quality and customer service are excellent. Still, they don’t necessarily offer the same level of customization and fit as Proper Cloth or Spier & Mackay, which both start at half the price. But if you love Sid Mashburn and trust their product, these are definitely worth the extra investment. You can even get them made in your own size, which is a nice touch.
Cubavera Button Down Shirt
The best white button-downs feel polished and put-together without feeling too serious. This one, crafted from Oxford cotton milled in Italy, has the weightiness and softness of a classic starched shirt but isn’t overly heavy or stiff. It also has a few details that elevate it beyond your average shirt: cuffs that womens button up shirts hit closer to the center of your hand than typical and can’t-miss patch pockets, a style tip from Iva Pawling, founder of Richer Poorer.
Strategist Erin Schwartz loves this shirt for its “lavishly oversize” quality, so much so that she double-cuffs it for a “rolled out of bed” look. Plus, it’s “so crisp you could crack an egg on it,” she says. Greene, founder of the style blog Classic Six, echoes this sentiment. She says the Ole’s fabric is “pajama-y” enough to wear unbuttoned over lingerie and pairs well with high-waisted jeans.
If you’re a fan of the laid-back, Jane Birkin-esque look of guayaberas (a Caribbean menswear staple) but want to avoid the touristy embroidery on this Mango shirt, try this Cubavera linen version instead. It’s a favorite of Torie de Jong-Tilley, founder of Common Era jewelry. She describes it as “the exact style that I’ve been wearing all summer” over a swimsuit or with jeans.
The crinkled, airy linen fabric on this Aritzia shirt is “straight out of the park,” says Staci Brinkman, founder of lifestyle blog Sips By. Its oversized fit is perfect for her frame, and she likes that it’s looser around the sleeves and shoulders so she can tie them or do a half-tuck for a more tailored silhouette.