Think you’re not a button down kind of person? Well honey, it might be time to think again. A super-classic piece, a button down is a wardrobe essential for any closet. No matter what your style, you’ll be sure to make use of this versatile item. Not convinced? Stay with me…
If you’re a minimalist with a clean, classic style, keep it simple and effortless by pairing a button down with you favorite jeans.
Looking to mix it up? Tuck a button down into a skirt. Pairing it with a pencil skirt is perfect for work, but they also look great with more casual pieces.
Tying a button up is a fresh way to style your skirts of any type, but it also converts your favorite dresses into a completely new look. Awesome.
Layering up is a great way to add depth to an outfit. Just add a cardigan, sweater, or even a sparkly blouse. Bonus points for pattern mixing!
Popping on a blazer is a great way to add a little interest (and warmth)!
Or toughen your look up with some leather.
And don’t forget: if you suffer from puckering around the buttons like I do, fashion tape will be your friend!
Have I convinced you to pick up a button down (or five)?
Cute idea for a post! In the working world, button-downs are a must, so it’s nice to see that you can dress them up and down in so many different ways!
I absolutely love tying button downs and wearing them with a dress- so fun!
XO
Pearls & Paws
Um you look so cute in all of these outfits – I can’t even pick a favorite 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
I own so many button downs, it’s hard to keep track! They’re so versatile (as you prove here!) that they’re definitely a closet staple. Great post, lady!
I haven’t tried tying at the waist, I want to try that over a dress!
Kristina
Kristina does the Internets
Love this! Button downs are so versatile and can be worn with pretty much anything!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I love wearing button downs and all of these styles are great! I especially love layering a button down under a cool leather jacket. Great post love!
xo Olivia
This Looks Good On You
I love this post! I always have issues on how to style my button down… thanks for the tips!
xx
M
Buttons downs really are such a wardrobe staple for the variety of ways you can style them! Love this post… gives lots of inspiration 🙂
You showed so many fabulous ways! Impossible for me to pick a favorite. Though I’m loving that stripe skirt with the neon pink color:)
xoAmy
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Very cute Lauren! I’m loving that jean top with the coral striped skirt and necklace! Great job!
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Such amazing tips! I’m definitely on the hunt for some more button downs this spring! Have you seen the polka dot pop over from J.Crew? Hahaha never mind, of course you have because we’re both completely obsessed 😉
xo jen
I need you to come to my house and style me. Great outfits, girl!
xoxo
This is an awesome idea for a post – such a classic piece styled so many ways, love it!
Sea and Swank
I absolutely adore your sense of style Lauren! You wear a button down so well and I really love how you tied up the chambray shirt! If I can find a long white skirt like that, I’d completely replicate that outfit. <3
Woohoo, all these are so perfect! Makes me want to get more button downs since I only have 2, haha
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Thanks for sharing!
Fashion for Beauty
I love every single way you styled the button down! I definitely need to wear mine more often.
xo,
Angela
headtotoechicblog.com
those are some ways to style them!
X Jenny
Rocknrollerr.com
so beautifull photos, i love them all, its a nice article, i hope to see more from you soon, keep it up
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