Next to the little black dress (LBD), nothing is more classic and timeless than the PWS - perfect white shirt. A crisp, fresh white shirt with the collar “popped” and strands of pearls paired with a pencil skirt, trousers, or jeans is easy elegance at it’s best. Throw a bright cashmere cardigan over your shoulders and it’s the ideal transition piece for this time of year. White shirts are versatile. They not only go from season to season but day to night. Remember when Sharon Stone wore her husband’s white shirt with a lavender Vera Wang Skirt to the Oscars. It was stunning.
1998 Oscars -this remains timeless 12 years later.
Classic, streamlined, ruffled, puffy sleeved, french cuffed, pintucked, tuxedo or a men’s business shirt: the Perfect White Shirt can take on any style or shape, and it is available in a variety of price points making it an easy impulse pick up at the mall to a well planned splurge at Anne Fontaine – the holy grail of the PWS. I adore a perfect white shirt. So much so, there are a few boutiques in town that call and tempt me when the PWS arrives each season. They know me well.
Here are some of my favorites for Spring…
This one from the gap would be great with my cowboy boots, jeans, and chunky turquoise jewelry.
www.gap.com - white western $54
for more frilly days…
Lauren by Ralph Lauren at www.dillards.com $79.50
the pleated ruffles on this is oh-so-fun and flirty.
"Vanessa" by Antonio Melani www.dillards.com $99
This ruffled tuxedo shirt paired with multi strand baubles takes plain khakis from bleak to chic.
Frances Ruffled Tuxedo www.jcrew.com $89.50
While we are talking Tuxedo Shirts – need a statement piece for that “dressy casual” event you have on your dance card?
ruffle front by Red Valentino www.netaporter.com $395
This may be my favorite look. The tailored, french cuff shirt and a pencil skirt. Traditional. Classic. And Let’s face it, the deep V makes it – down right sexy.
Donna Karen www.neimanmarcus.com $695
Saving the best for last…. The peak of chic are these dreamy images of gorgeous white shirts from Anne Fontaine’s Portfolio.
What more can I say?
White Shirts + Gorgeous Photography = Perfection
Have a wonderful weekend, Y’all.
PS -
a few tunes by classic crooners to match your classic look in your perfect white shirt.
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