When it comes to basics, there are a handful of items that no wardrobe can be called complete without. A white cotton tee, black trousers, blue jeans that fit just right are a few standouts. But of all the essentials out there, none are as important right now as an oversize button-down shirt. Superior for its low-key, yet elevated aesthetic, oversize button-downs are, without a doubt, the basic of the year. And with summer coming up, we’ll soon be seeing them everywhere.
One of the many fashion girls—great style is but one of her countless stellar attributes—seen recently in the casual-cool basic is Jennifer Lopez, who spent Mother’s Day draped in a slightly unbuttoned button-down shirt, tucked into a white cotton maxi skirt secured with an Hermès belt. With the summery ensemble, she added a fringe cardigan, her go-to Max Mara sunglasses, and an Hermès Birkin bag. But while we’re all for her mode of styling a simple Oxford, there are also plenty of other methods of wearing the anti-trend piece.
See Lopez’s look and more ways of styling an oversize button-down shirt, below.
On Jennifer Lopez: Max Mara 64mm Gradient Oversize Geometric Sunglasses ($249); Hermès bag; Hermès Constance Reversible Belt Leather Thin 65 ($555)
It’s impossible to go wrong.
Yep, I did just find the perfect summer skirt.
This is what we in fashion call a no-brainer.
A cozy topper to always have on hand.
J.Lo’s been spotted in these on more than one occasion.
The under-$100 way to get J.Lo’s snakeskin bag.
This outfit proves that your look doesn’t always need to make a big statement.
You’ll get so much use out of this shirt. Just wait.
Levi’s Ribcage jeans are unmatched.
Don’t sleep on Reformation’s basics.
With summer’s impending arrival comes the opportunity to wear our favorite warm-weather outfit: breezy matching sets.
This faded-blue color is perfect for summer.
Don’t worry, these come in plenty of other colors, too.
Just wait until you see the back.
Fact: Button-downs are the perfect layering pieces.
These are so popular among editors.
I guarantee that these trousers will sell out.
Next, try out the Miu Miu S/S 22 look with this knit.
Asics are quickly becoming the new New Balances when it comes to sought-after fashion sneakers.
*Immediately adds look to vacation moodboard.*
This shirt isn’t a best-seller by coincidence.
Don’t you just love it when your PJ shorts also work as daytime shorts?
Simple and stunning.
Get this timeless bikini style while it’s on sale. Shop the matching Candy Solid Curtain String Bikini Bottom ($25).
The only thing better than an oversize white poplin shirt is an oversize white linen one.
