In autumn, you look so elegant in a white shirt.
Republic Jun said
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In an era of rapidly changing trends, the white shirt seems to have never fallen out of style. It suits everyone, every occasion, and even every season. We can hardly imagine that the white shirt, now a staple in every woman's wardrobe, was once exclusively a men's garment.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the white shirt was a symbol of wealth and class, because manual laborers did not have the means to wash and maintain such a delicate color . At that time, the white shirt was the attire of men with respectable jobs, and women did not have much involvement in it.
A still from the film "Coco Before Chanel," in which Audrey Tautou portrays the legendary fashion icon Coco Chanel.
Until the early 20th century, women began to "borrow" a lot from men's attire, with the white shirt being one example. Women did this not only to meet the increasing demands of their jobs, but also to challenge male dominance and to enjoy the comfort and freedom that they were entitled to.
By the 1950s, shirt styles were already quite diverse.
Many of the design details have even been preserved to this day.
Since then, shirts have become increasingly popular among women, and the fashion and design industries have given them high praise. Global fashion magazine ELLE called it "the ultimate wardrobe essential."
French ELLE once featured a white shirt look.
In the 1950s, Audrey Hepburn made the white shirt a fashion statement. Her image in "Roman Holiday"—rolling up her shirt sleeves, tying a scarf, and riding a motorcycle—captivated countless viewers…
A white shirt was also a staple of Hepburn's wardrobe. A white sleeveless shirt paired with light blue gingham trousers looks fresh, cute, and alluring.
A still from Roman Holiday
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Today, the white shirt has become an essential basic item in every woman's wardrobe. It is minimalist and comfortable. It can be said that the same white shirt can be paired with 100 different items to create 100 different styles.
The cover of the November 2012 issue of French Vogue
Three generations of supermodels, young, middle-aged, and old, wore the same white shirt.
Depicting a different flavor
In the recently popular drama "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim," Secretary Kim is practically a trendsetter for white shirts.
Secretary Kim's classic workplace outfit: high ponytail, white shirt, and pencil skirt.
With just a white shirt, she can effortlessly switch between cute, sexy, and sophisticated styles. Secretary Kim, why do you do this?
Even when she went to her boyfriend's house, she didn't miss the chance to flaunt his white shirt—sexy and alluring, making me, her aunt, swallow a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection). This episode was so sweet, I can't wait for the next episode of "Secretary Kim."
A white shirt is truly a versatile piece, but besides work attire, what other stylish everyday outfits can you wear with a white shirt?
"Daily outfit ideas for a white shirt"
1. Pair with jeans for a classic and stylish look.
A white shirt and jeans are arguably the most classic combination. Any loose white shirt paired with jeans is a perfect example of stylish dressing!
The combination of a white shirt and denim blue makes you a refreshing sight in summer.
Liu Wen looks effortlessly stylish in this white turtleneck shirt and skinny jeans.
2. Pair with wide-leg pants for a simple yet sophisticated look.
White shirts and wide-leg pants are wardrobe staples.
If you're ever unsure what to wear to work in the morning, opt for a white shirt paired with wide-leg pants —comfortable, stylish, and you can't go wrong!
Wang Ou's outfit has a slightly aloof, cool vibe, exuding a powerful aura that even makes this straight woman, Auntie, feel a little flutter in her heart.
3. Pair it with a midi skirt for a versatile and stylish look.
A white shirt paired with a fitted A-line skirt creates a simple, sophisticated, and elegant look.
Paired with an asymmetrical skirt, it exudes femininity and is the perfect choice for slender ladies!
A minimalist white shirt paired with a striped A-line skirt will definitely turn heads on the street; it's incredibly stylish!
Paired with a color-blocked pleated skirt, it's elegant and dignified.
Paired with a short leather skirt, it's incredibly feminine and super cool.
4. Pair it with a slip dress for a youthful yet artistic look.
A white shirt paired with the currently trending French V-neck slip dress —it's youthful and charming with a touch of artistic flair! I give this outfit a perfect 100/100!
This year's most popular printed dresses
Solid color slip dress
plaid suspender dress
Besides choosing the right outfit, we can also focus on creating highlights when wearing a white shirt in our daily lives to give it a unique and distinctive style.
Unique ways to wear a white shirt
1. Wear it inside out
Wearing a shirt backwards is a trendy way to dress this summer.
If you find a regular white shirt too restrictive, try wearing it inside out and unbuttoning some buttons to reveal your sexy back – it's cool and stylish.
Fasten the first button
Fasten the last few buttons
Take the two middle buttons and fasten them.
Adding a belt to a simple white shirt makes it sophisticated and eye-catching.
The belt design accentuates the waistline, making the proportions of the upper and lower body more flattering!
A white shirt with a built-in belt is also lovely~
If you find a white shirt too plain, try tying a "fairy knot" on a simple white shirt for a more sophisticated look.
There are more ways to wear a shirt than just tucking it into your pants. Tying a knot at the hem of a white shirt can significantly raise your waistline and fully show off your long legs!
A knotted back can look so elegant!
4. Layering
The ways to wear a white shirt can truly be said to have covered all the major trends this year. That's right, the popular lingerie-as-outerwear style goes perfectly with a white shirt !
Wearing an underwear-on-outerwear white shirt and A-line skirt is so fashionable!
Layering is so fashionable!! But if you don't master the key elements of layering, it can easily look messy. So choosing a simple, sophisticated white shirt for layering is always a safe bet.
When layering, it's best to follow these dressing guidelines:
No more than three colors in your outfit
Layering doesn't necessarily mean a cool style.
White shirt, lemon yellow strapless top, belt
One word: refreshing
A white shirt and a retro polka dot skirt – who says you can't have both retro and vibrant styles?
A white shirt is simple and plain.
But that's precisely where its charm lies.
It's like a woman who lives apart from the world.
It was freed from the constraints of color.
Different flavors are produced when they collide with different people.
Auntie is here to pay tribute to the first woman who wore a white shirt.
pay tribute!