Beyond Basic: 5 New Ways to Wear White Button-Down Shirts This Summer

White button-downs are summer’s foolproof answer to versatile style.

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White tees will forever be a summer style staple (say that five times fast), but they don’t always cut it when it comes to dressing for the occasion, like one of Puff Daddy’s beach parties or a meal at a fancy restaurant where the servers call you “sir.” Enter the breathable white shirt. Unlike the heavy oxfords for cooler climates, thinner materials like poplin keep the pit stains at bay by regulating the temperature. And if you really want to step up your run-of-the-mill shirt, details like band collars, side vents, and asymmetrical hems add the perfect flourish.

Photography: Christelle De Castro

Grooming: Michael Moreno

Market Editor: Mitsu Tsuchiya

Fashion Editor: Matthew Henson

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