5 Refreshing Ways to Wear a White Button-Up Shirt in 2021

Is the button-up the new cardigan? Kendall Jenner and Adut Akech seem to think so.

5 Refreshing Ways to Wear a White Button-Up Shirt in 2021

The question of how to style a white button-up shirt has often been answered with “a pencil skirt” or “a pair of trousers.” But the shirt that’s usually reserved for interviews and board meetings is getting a casual-cool makeover this summer. Perhaps you’ve seen some of your favorite designers or style stars layering them over cheeky bikinis or mini dresses. It seems the garment has been repurposed from polished office wear to a goes-with-everything cardigan. A boxy, long-sleeve button-up will keep you covered, especially when you’re indoors and the air conditioning is blasting, while a lightweight linen blend won’t feel too heavy during warmer months.

One of the most coveted button-up blouses is The Row’s oversized number, which Kendall Jenner stepped out wearing recently. Instead of fastening each button, she left the shirt completely open and layered it over a classic T-shirt. Jenner isn’t the only one showing us how to style a white button-up as outerwear during warmer months. Jessica Alba, Lori Harvey, and Irina Shayk have all also demonstrated refreshing ways to wear the trending top over a bralette, mini dresses, and bodysuits. If you’re thinking about giving your (or your boyfriend’s) polished shirt a modern twist this summer, take a look below.

The Chic Stroll Outfit

Get the most out of mini party dresses by pairing them with a daytime-appropriate button-up, like Irina Shayk.

The Frankie Shop Esther western pocket shirt

Topshop ruched denim mini dress

Celine oversized cat-eye sunglasses

Burberry leather monogram flat sandals

The Casual Friday Outfit

If you work in a laid-back office, follow Jessica Alba’s lead and ease into professional dressing with an unbuttoned blouse paired with a t-shirt.

Frank & Eileen Joedy superfine cotton button-up shirt

Dorothee Schumacher Sporty Power cotton twill pants

Loewe cushion canvas tote bag

Sam Edelman Briar bright white sandal

The Dinner on the Beach Outfit

Easily go from the shores to dinner, by pairing an open button-up over your swimsuit, similar to the way Lori Harvey layered her Naked Wardrobe bralette.

By Malene Birger Derris organic cotton poplin shirt

Max Mara Macario trousers

Ettika triple chain belt

Kaanas Key Largo braided raffia slip-on sandals

The Easy Office Outfit

Return to the office looking effortlessly sharp with a crisp, oversized blouse paired with loose trousers just like Kendall Jenner.

The Row Luka oversized cotton poplin shirt

The Row Igor pleated cotton wide-leg pants

The Row classic leather belt

The Row Constance heeled leather sandals

The Travel-Ready Outfit

Before take off, ensure your outfit is layered to perfection with a polished topper, similar to Akech’s.

Everlane the clean silk relaxed shirt

Rosetta Getty split-cuff skinny scuba pants

Tapper 18-karat rose-gold plated AirPods rope chain

Jordan Air Jordan 1-Mid Melody Ehsani sneaker

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Alexis Bennett