As Frankie Shop founder Gaelle Drevet previously told, 'We see shoppers are leaning more understated, yet chic at the same time.' The appeal is in their elegant, unruffled versatility. What other piece is so effortless it appears everywhere from the Nancy Meyers repertoire to haute couture street style? (We'll wait.) Whether your vibe is dressing up biker shorts or dressing down in a matching set, oversized button-down shirts are equal parts relaxed and chic. Our coordinating work uniforms are more than team style osmosis they're a sign that oversized button-downs are a true wardrobe essential. In one recent virtual pitch session, every tile on the screen featured an oversized button-down. This writer's roomy button-down collection alternates between sky blue and white others dip into yellow stripes and plain black in varying degrees of oversized. Back at the office, oversized button-down shirts are also frequently spotted. We started with Lauren Bacall in the 1948 film Key Largo, worked our way to Marilyn Monroe on the set of 1961's The Misfits, touched down on the famous shopping scene in Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts in 1990, and finally capped it off with Emma Watson's royal look in Ralph Lauren from earlier this year.įlip through our gallery to see the white top's ubiquitousness, from 1948 to present day.When the fashion team has a virtual meeting, one thing is more certain than mics getting left on mute: At least one editor logs on wearing the best oversized button-down shirt.

But despite their modern twists and cool detailing, one thing has remained clear-none will come close to superseding the classic white.ĭon't believe us? We dug deep into our archives and unearthed iconic white shirt moments worn by Hollywood's most legendary stars while on and off the red carpet and big screen. This season, designers like Joseph Altuzarra, Raf Simons, and Alexander Wang re-visited button-downs and sent out re-imagined variations with fresh colors and new silhouettes. There's no other closet staple that's as timeless or as versatile as the white button-down shirt.

White and red button down shirt