These Trendy Button-Downs Are Going to Make All the Tops in Your Closet Feel Old
Whether it's button-downs, blazers, or trousers, I love an oversize, unstructured take on traditional menswear. Extra-large white oxford shirts serve so many purposes in my wardrobe: I wear them with leather pants, split-hem leggings, wool miniskirts, and straight-leg jeans, of course. These days, though, I'm craving some variation on the classic. I want unique collars, open necklines, and unexpected sleeves. I'm also interested in stripes, satin, and brown shades—anything to make the options in my closet feel fresh. The button-downs I've included below will look so good when paired with other key trends for winter, from sweater vests to leather blazers and billowy trousers. I'd get scrolling if I were you!
I love this collarless open neckline, which is made extra dramatic alongside these balloon sleeves.
All the editors at Who What Wear swear by this affordable, striped top.
I wouldn't give you a roundup on button-downs without including a classic white, oversize option. It's important to keep your rotation crisp.
This top is hitting all the right angles with that extra-sharp collar and irregular buttons.
Cottagecore blouses are usually so loud with ruffles and balloon sleeves. There's a modern structure to this otherwise Victorian top.
A tailored take on the classic white button-down. This will look super cute with boxy trousers or a plaid miniskirt.
Aralyn Beaumont joined Who What Wear as the copy editor for branded content after a career in food media. Years of poring over intricate recipes with a fine-tooth comb and working with high-profile chefs has prepared her well for working with fashion's top brands while honoring Who What Wear's voice. Her background as a research editor makes her a finicky editor who will probably care too much about making sure all copy is as factually accurate and aligned with the house style guide as can be. Maybe it's because she's a Gemini, but her personal style is impossible to pin down: One day you'll see her in a turtleneck sweater tucked into a midi skirt with heeled boots, and the next, she'll be wearing mom jeans, a white Hanes tee, and classic Vans. At the end of the day, her style reflects her various moods. Sometimes it will be feminine and elegant, and others it will be grungy or androgynous. Certain things will always remain constant, though. She'll forever be on the hunt for the perfect pair of high-waisted jeans.
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