A Timeless Piece - The White Shirt

A Timeless Piece - The White Shirt

Every girl needs a white shirt in her wardrobe. But… the classic white shirt does not work for everyone, and can leave you feeling like you are simply wearing a uniform, rather than a stylish piece. You should consider carefully when choosing your white shirt, ensuring the details match with your personality, as it is timeless and will stay in your wardrobe for many seasons to come. Also, your white shirt doesn’t have to be stark white. It can be off-white, cream, or oyster, with the latter two working best for warm skintones, and the stark /off-white suiting cool skintones. Here are some ideas for finding your best match.

Princess

Poiret romantic styles with smaller details offset by larger, e.g. delicate petite collar with fuller sleeve. Suited to a delicate youthful frame with petite features. Accessorize with petite gemstone bracelet. Celebrity match: Audrey Tautou
DVF Prescillia shirt $198

Cavalier

Bold textures, fur details, and full luxurious fabrics. For the bolder woman who likes strong detailing, e.g. large fur collar. Accessorize with chunky beads or chains. Celebrity match: Catherine Zeta Jones
BCBG Poplin shirt $138

Classic

It doesn’t get any easier than this simple, stretch fit white shirt. Only best suited to a classic individual who prefers simplicity, minimalism, and clean fresh lines. Otherwise, the shirt will tone you down or box you in. Accessorize with…nothing. The shirt does the talking for you. Celebrity match: Diane Keaton.
Gap Stretch fit shirt $39.50
Or ThomasPink.com for a high quality shirt.

Feminista

Fem is ‘in’ in more than the pretty youthful way! The feminine goddess - the mature savvy woman - is prominent in trends this season. Rather than delicate, ruffles are large, volume is strong, and the cut is sleek and flattering. For you, If you like sensual touchy-feely clothing that make a strong feminine statement. Accessorize with bold earrings and up hair-do’s. Celebrity match: Liz Taylor or Jennifer Lopez.
O Oscar Silk ruffle shirt $54.50

Vintage

Details are vintage, metallic piping, yoke, cuffs, small pleats and delicate buttons. The Art Deco style brings the old in with the new, making this look suited to the quirky type that looks for a classic rather than a trend. Delicate, artistic, and individual, these shirts are timeless on anyone. If not for you then you could easily look like you have raided your grandmother’s closet. Accessorize with shimmer and shine make-up and long eyelashes. Celebrity match: Cate Blanchett.
Phillip Lim Bib Tuxedo style $360

Men’s Modern

Gamine styles, tailored pieces with pleats, sharp collars and cuffs. This neat style suits a boxier, tomboyish body shape that likes some fun details to bring some interest to the look. Bishop sleeves, a trend this season, are perfect but cuffed so the structure remains. A great improvisation on the classic style. Accessorize with neat hair styles like the bob, or pulled away from the face. Celebrity match: Anna Friel.
To The Max pleated bishop sleeve $78

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