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the white shirt The foundation of any stylish woman’s wardrobe includes timeless pieces that can be paired with almost anything. Enter the white button-down shirt. Express your every style sense with these four cool ways to wear it. BY JULIA MCEWEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARLYLE ROUTH
Fine quality is worth the splurge: Grosgrain-trim shirt, $295, pinktartan.com. 20
GRAPHIC CONTENT Black and white plus chic equals sartorial elegance. This timeless shirt is the ideal piece to balance out bold-patterned slacks or a cardigan. Just add a pop of colour with bright red lipstick. Atwell cardigan, $130; Renvy booties; gilt.com. Pants, $158, canada.frenchconnection.com. Modern Love glasses, josephson.ca. Earrings, hm.com/ca. Six Eleven bag, aritzia.com.
SHLEPPY CHIC A basic white shirt tucked under a heavy knit sweater lends a cozy yet polished silhouette. The different layers provide interest while keeping you snug. From there, don relaxed denim and a slim pair of flats. Coat, $75, oldnavy.ca. Sweater, $299, tigerofsweden.com. Boyfriend jeans, $80, gapcanada.ca. Earrings, lechateau.com. Ring, swarovski.ca. Renvy flats, gilt.com.
CANADIANLIVING.COM | JANUARY 2015