10 Easy Yet Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt

A white shirt is an important wardrobe staple and as such, every woman must have at least one in her wardrobe. But having it isn’t all that matters. You still have to learn how to style it. This is very important otherwise you’d be looking like a plain Jane rather than a gorgeous diva.

And if your goal is to give off a stylish aura anytime you dress up, read this post to the end. In it are tips that’ll ensure you rock a white button-up or button-down shirt like a true fashionista.

Let’s dive in.

How to Style a White Shirt

White is a neutral color. Meaning that you can pair it with any other color (whether mild or loud) to create a dazzling look. But this color isn’t a mild one.

It’s bright, resplendent, and can pop you out from the crowd easily. Just use these tips to ensure you style your shirt the chic way.

1. Create an All-White Ensemble

Rather than wrap your head around the best color to suit your skin tone and your shirt, how about you go monochrome?

It’s simple. For instance, you can pair your shirt with white pants, white shoes, white sunglasses, and maybe a white hat too. Of course, you’d be looking like a white angel but a stylish one for that matter.

Would you like to pull this off? Great. Read our style guide on how to style all-white outfits to get started. Other than that, let’s proceed.

2. Pair it with a Skirt

Any type of skirt for women works here. It could be a miniskirt, midi skirt, jean skirt, or even a maxi skirt. You can even tilt towards Afrocentric fashion by wearing an ankara skirt.

There’s enough room for variety and versatility with this shirt. So leave your comfort zone and go for it.

3. Wear it as a Shirtdress

Some white shirts go beyond your waistline and thighs to serve as a dress. If you have one of these, how lucky you are. You can wear it like that with some nice sneakers, flats, or a pair of heels. You can even add a belt to cinch your waist if it’s a loose or oversized shirt.

There are many chic ways to style a shirtdress. Read our style guide on that and start making fashion statements with your white shirtdresses.

4. Pair with Work Pants

These shirts are great when paired with palazzo pants, tapered pants, or any flared pants for work. They are a nice option for the office too, especially if your pants are well-tailored. 

Try it out and see for yourself.

5. Pair with Jeans, Leather pants, Leggings, or any Trousers

Everybody knows denim goes with anything. So, combine it with your shirt for a timeless outfit.

You can also go for leather pants, leggings, or any other pair of pants. White button-downs or button-ups are never selective.

6. Wear Your White Shirt with Shorts

Be they biker shorts, baggy shorts, or some sexy bum shorts, your white button-ups will always look great.

What’s more? These shorts give you enough room to flaunt your beautiful thighs. You can wear this option to the beach or any casual outing.

7. Layer with a Blazer, Jean Jacket, Kimono, etc.

You can also layer your white button-ups or button-down shirt with a sleeveless or long-sleeved blazer. If you want, you can wear a skirt or trousers or simply wear your shirt as a dress.

The same applies to your jeans jacket, kimono, duster, cardigan, etc. Whichever way you choose to layer your white shirt, you’ll have a chic look.

8. Layer Your White Shirt with a Slip Dress

Next time you get confused on how to style your white shirt, Iayer it with a slip dress and get going. Just wear the white shirt underneath a sleeveless dress. It’ll give you that pinafore look.

9. Layer with a Corset Top

While your shirt may be loose-fitting, a corset top will help to frame your upper body and accentuate your breasts. You can always layer your white shirt with any colour of corset top to create a fresh, standout look.

10. Use Your White Shirt to Layer Your Outfits

Yes! Your white shirt can also serve as outerwear for your beachwear, tank top, and any other outfit you feel like layering. You should try this option already.

And that’s a wrap with the tips on how to style a white shirt. Which of these outfit ideas are you ready to pull off?

Before you do that, remember white is a delicate color. If you don’t take care of your clothes properly, you may end up killing the brightness of your white shirt. But you can avoid that by learning how to care of your clothes.

It’ll help you save money and ensure your clothes last longer.