Ways To Style A Button Down Shirt
Open with a T-shirt
Polo chambray button down / Buck Mason field spec t-shirt
Button Down Styling Tip #1. It's effortlessly simple and effective: just throw on a white T-shirt with an unbuttoned shirt over it for an easy touch of style.
With a blazer and jeans
Todd Snyder Blazer / Levi’s 505s jeans
Button Down Styling Tip #2. We all know a button-down pairs well with a blazer, but try this laid-back combo: jeans and a navy unstructured blazer. For an even easier and more comfortable look, swap the leather shoes for crisp white sneakers.
Try a safari shirt
Buck Mason safari shirt / Banana republic expedition shirt
Button Down Styling Tip #3. My collection of safari shirts is rapidly expanding, and for good reason—they're the Swiss Army knife of shirts. Wear one on its own to showcase its structured fit and stylish breast pockets, layer it over a shirt like a jacket, or elevate your look with a blazer and tie. The possibilities are truly endless.
With your favorite pull over
The RL fleece sweatshirt / Champion pocket sweatshirt
Button Down Styling Tip #4. This combination is perfect for colder climates, keeping you warm while looking stylish. Have fun mixing and matching shirts and sweaters, but when in doubt, a white shirt paired with a grey or navy sweater is a foolproof choice.
With a chore jacket, chinos, and sneakers
Chore jacket / Giant-fit chino pant / Canvas sneaker
Button Down Styling Tip #5. I have a similar affinity for chore jackets as I do for safari shirts—they're like the punk rock version of a blazer. You can dress them up with a tie and leather shoes, keep it casual with a T-shirt and sneakers, or find a balance somewhere in between, as I did here