How to Style a Striped Button Down Blouse, and Why It's so Important to Own!

Do you remember when a blue and white stripe button-down shirt was a safe, conservative staple? Well, it’s still a staple, but on a whole nother level. Take everything you think you know, and throw it out with last season’s dingy white tee!

Now, reach into the nether regions of your closet and pull out that little gem you already have, or pick out one of these new freshies and have some fun. Basically pretend it’s a neutral. Mix it with a bold bottom (think wild pattern, off-beat color, a leather mayhaps?) or throw it on as an unbuttoned 90s style add-on with some bleached-out boyfriend or high-rise mom jeans. Try it with anything tricky because in this case, opposites attract. Also, remember this is a re-purpose of this classic beauty…we’re not talking about a take-it-off-a-dry-cleaner-hanger-to-tuck-it-into-chinos-with-a-cardigan situation. Light-weight and rumpled is the ticket.

Give it a whirl and show this buttoned-up friend the wild side! Watch in wide-eyed awe as it elevates an outfit or pulls together something tricky. Hidden talent is all I’m sayin. Kisses!
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