A white button-up shirt is right up there with black skinny jeans and a leather jacket as one of the most easy-to-wear pieces in your closet. It's versatile, and can be as low-key or as edgy as you make it. Plus, it's easy to find in basically any size (there's four alone on Eloquii) and they can come in a variety of fits.
If you're still not sold, let these Instagram babes show you how to rock a button-down in ways that are anything but basic.
Nicolette Mason wore an ultra-long one as a dress.
Pair with over-the-knee boots and a leather jacket for some moto babe vibes.
Seriously, a white button-down can make a helluva dress.
Kelly Augustine paired this one with summery sandals to grab some ice cream.
A geometric style will never go out of style.
Wear yours with your favorite jeans like Augustine.
Button-down doesn't QUITE fit like it should?
Only fasten one or two buttons and use it to neutralize your most dramatic pants. Peep how Kellie Brown used it to downplay a pair of pajama-style pants.
Callie Thorpe wore her white shirt under a cozy-looking sweater.
Throw on a pair of culottes and Vans and you have yourself the easiest lazy day outfit ever.
Play up a fancy collar by wearing a matching mini-dress in the same shade.
Perfect work to drinks outfit with minimal effort.
Go monochrome (but not boring) by diversifying textures.
Pair with a mesh bomber and pumps, like Jay Miranda.
Liz Black can teach you how to truly step up your layering game.
Pair your naughtiest crop top or bustier with a longer button-down for a look that's sexy without being flashy.
White button-down + skinny blue jeans = instant babe uniform.
Classically sexy.
Same goes for white button-downs and short-shorts.
Killing it, Nadia Aboulhosn. Killing. It.
Tie the edges up for a sexy yet understated look.
Let curve model Stella Duval show you how.
Consider this the update your work uniform needed.
Pair a classic white button-down with high-waisted pants and colorful sandals for a look that's cute and still HR-appropriate.
Ashley Nell Tipton can also rock the hell out of a semi-sheer printed white button down.
Sure, this might be a #TBT, but consider this proof that button-downs and skinny jeans will never NOT be a thing.
If you're not a dress kind of gal, pair a long white button-down with jeans and a cardigan.
Leave the bottom unbuttoned so you have totally unrestricted movement.
Gabriella Lascano knows how to make even a crisp white button-down look glam AF.
Pair with a corset belt and sparkly booties to turn ALL the heads.
Tess Holliday rocked hers with the cutest pinafore of all time.
We love the fluttery sleeves, too.
Dress up a classic white button-down with contrasting trim.
Fiery red coat totally (not) optional.
The half-tuck has never looked chicer.
Now that's how you do a rainy day outfit.
You can also try the half-tuck with a pair of light-wash jeans.
So cute and summery!
Don't be afraid of breaking style rules.
You don't need to go for skinny jeans if you're wearing a boxy blouse, and vice-versa. A boxy button-down and straight-leg or boyfriend jeans can look just as fancy.
But if you DO want to show skin, a sleeveless button-down is the way to do it.
Layer with a leather jacket for a fall-appropriate lewk.
Is it camel coat season yet?
Olivia Pope-approved.
Don't forget to accessorize.
You can also never fail with a black and white look.
