

How We Chose The Best Women’s Button-Downs “I adore the fun drama of the generous side slits and dainty mother of pearl buttons-this shirt can be worn for day but is so special for evening over a back lace bodysuit.” “It’s an unexpected fabric for this wardrobe basic,” she says. If you want to invest in silk shirt that’s extremely well-made and will last you season after season, New York-based stylist Sarah Easley swears by The Row’s Carla silk shirts. The Row is sought out by discerning fashion shoppers for their luxurious yet laid-back style essentials. Looking for an effortlessly chic piece to pair with jeans and heels on a balmy summer evening? Throw on an oversized men’s linen shirt, tie it up around the waist, and you’re good to go.Sizes: XS-L | Colors: White | Materials: 100% silk


On your holidays and drying off in a bikini after a swim? A linen shirt can act as the perfect cover-up. When those long summer days begin to roll around, it becomes more than just a classic warm-weather item for men: It’s also a perfect example of the useful items those of any gender can find while browsing the men’s aisle. Yet even outside of its aura of cinematic glamour, the linen shirt is also a surprisingly practical piece. Slip one on (and maybe close your eyes too) and picture yourself whisked away to an imaginary world of endless summer holidays: Alain Delon sunbathing on the Côte d’Azur in La Piscine Sean Connery walking across a Caribbean beach in an early Bond film Jude Law dancing to jazz on the Amalfi Coast in The Talented Mr. There are few men’s wardrobe staples with the same transportive quality as a freshly laundered linen shirt.
