Sunday, February 21, 2016

Post #2 The White Shirt Redone

Fashion week was full of new trends as always, but the one I wanted to focus on was the revamping of the classic white button down.  This look is simple yet fashion forward, it takes some imagination and creativity but really anyone can pull it off.  The whole look of this shirt is simply based on wearing the basic shirt differently.  To put it simply, you aren’t going to be wearing your white oxford the normal way. 


As you can see from the pictures above the look is unique and simplistic. The white shirt trend is accessible for many reasons. In order to achieve the look you just need to re-purpose your old white button down hanging in your closet.   

Zac Posen SS 2016

As for styling, we all know white goes with everything, so dress it up or down.  Stick to the all white trend by pairing with a white pencil skirt or white shorts.  Or play up the look by going for an edgy feel with black leather pants. Anyway you style it, just have fun and always remember to show your personality!  

Shown here is designer Zac Posen in his version of a white off the shoulder button down, paired with a white skirt with side embellishments.  To achieve this look yourself, undo enough buttons to slide the shirt off both shoulders.  Make sure it is still able to stay up, this is critical for the look.  For the finishing touch, pop the collar of the shirt.  

Altuzarra SS 2016


Depicted above, Altuzarra showcases a button up inspired skirt.  To get the look take your button down and unfasten all the buttons.  Next place the shirt at your waist and slide the shirt so that the buttons are situated at your side.  Button all of the buttons except three or so at the very bottom, this will create the appearance of a small slit.  Finally tie the sleeves securely around your waist, completing the look.  





Photo credit: In Order of Appearance
http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/g26822/spring-2016-fashion-trends/?slide=4
http://www.popsugar.com.au/fashion/photo-gallery/39704791/image/39704819/New-White-Shirt
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/336151559668234760/

4 comments:

  1. I really like how you incorporated a lot of pictures so the reader can really visualize the concepts you're discussing. Also, you did a great job of relating the designers' looks to the viewer and providing techniques for how they can try them themselves.

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  2. I really love that skirt in the last picture! I like how you chose something that just about everyone has at home, and how detailed you were with the way you can change the way to wear it. Good job!

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  3. Just by reading this post I can tell how passionate you are about fashion. Excellent job!! Excited for more posts to come!!

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  4. I love the variety of pictures. It gives the reader a great idea of all the ways you can wear a white button down. I also like how you go through the different ways it can be done. Great job! Looking forward to more posts!

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