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

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