The White Shirt: 8 Ways to Style a Classic

The hardest-working piece you own — eight fresh ways to wear the humble white shirt, from boardroom to beach.

The eight ways

1. Classic tucked: into tailored trousers — the forever uniform.
2. Half-tucked: into jeans with sleeves rolled — off-duty polish.
3. Open over a cami: as a lightweight shirt-jacket in summer.
4. Knotted at the waist: with a high-waisted skirt — instant shape.
5. Under a sweater: collar and cuffs peeking out — preppy perfection.
6. As a beach cover-up: oversized, over swimwear, sleeves rolled.
7. With a corset belt: cinched over the shirt — evening edge.
8. Backwards: buttoned up the back for a boat-neck effect — the stylist’s secret.

Stylist tip: buy the shirt slightly oversized in 100% cotton — it drapes better, layers easier, and never looks stiff.