Apr 11, 2018 - Shopping All-new button-downs for spring, part 2
I thought we’d start out simple today, with this snappy Madewell short-sleeved button-down.
Such a good red, and I dig the utilitarian pockets.
A denim shirt cut like a classic menswear button-down = aces.
Pink stripes are a fun touch.
A statement-making print on a nicely slouchy shirt.
I like the stripes on the sleeves here, as well as the poppy floral print.
But here is the floral I’m really crazy for: such a good color combination.
A black-on-black plaid is unexpected and quite cool.
Such a good grey and black leopard print (and here’s a cheaper leopard print if you’re interested).
The red piping here looks exactly right when contrasted with army green.
Cherry prints are apparently having a moment, so I thought I’d include this, just for kicks.
The washed-out stripes and frayed hem make this look like a beloved and well-worn item that’s been in your closet forever.
Such a feminine choice, but not at all prissy.
Kim France
I was born in Houston, Texas in 1964 and have lived in New York City since 1988. I had a long career in magazines, working at Sassy, Elle, New York, and Spin, and in 2000, I founded Lucky magazine, which I edited for ten years.
More great shirts! Between all of the button downs and the florals you recently posted, ready for spring to fully fling itself!! I really like the choices from & other stories, they have a veritable plethora of button downs.
Love the poppy floral with the striped (knit?) sleeves. A different take on the button down, and it would go with so many things.
I don’t know if the Frank and Eileen Barry denim shirt is cut like the other Barrys but if so, watch out. This style runs super small. I have one in white cotton and it’s an XL, and I usually wear a small to medium in most tops.
Frank & Eileen shirts are my favorites. They’re pricey, but I can usually find them on-sale. The striped one from Velvet is good, too…and finally, something they make that doesn’t require dry-cleaning!
This might have been noted by someone before, but I love how all these shirts look in photos but when i try on button-downs, i just ends up looking like a lunch-lady uniform. I *think* they look best on smaller busted folks because i can’t get that effortless, slouchy vibe.
I want to be proven wrong though! Anybody have any ideas for styling?
Link not working for floral shirt from & other stories – searched through merch but could not relocate.