Style 101: How to Find the a Great White Shirt
Posted on January 31, 2008A white shirt is a staple in any woman’s closet. Even on Tim Gunn’s Guide To Style, a white shirt is on is list of essentuals for a women to have. So here are some great ideas for different occasions and body types.
Kate Hudson
Nothing says simple elegance like a classic white shirt. Read on for tips to take on your next shopping trip.
Hudson looked perfectly pretty in a Zac Posen wrap shirt.
Buy Online: Coldwater Creek wrap shirt, $59; at coldwatercreek.com.
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Keira Knightley
The Fabric: A collared white shirt works best in poplin or twill, which give structure and aren’t too sheer.
Keira Knightley’s wore her oxford man-sized—could it also be a wardrobe staple for boyfriend Rupert Friend?
Buy Online: Old Navy men’s cotton oxford shirt, $19.99; at oldnavy.com.
Jennifer Lopez
The Darts: Vertical darts below the bust help give a shirt a tailored look.
Jennifer Lopez kept her menswear-inspired look strictly feminine with a fitted white shirt.
Buy Online: Ralph Lauren Black Label cotton blouse, $225; at nordstrom.com.
Kate Bosworth
The Collar: Choose carefully—one that’s too tall (and stiff) will rub against your neck.
Kate Bosworth was buttoned up right up to her perfectly-fitted collar.
Buy Online: Helmut Lang poplin shirt, $230; at net-a-porter.com.
Emmanuelle Chriqui
The Length: For most, a hem that hits about an inch below the waistline will look best.
Emmanuelle Chriqui chose the perfect length for a proper tuck-in.
Buy Online: Theory cotton blouse, $185; at bergdorfgoodman.com.
Eve
The Cut: You want tailored perfection—a shape that isn’t too loose, boxy or billowy.
Eve’s Prada puff-sleeve shirt was a flawless fit.
Buy Online: Tevrow and Chase poplin puff-sleeve shirt, $175; at saksfifthavenue.com.
Source: Instyle
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