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THIS MONTH: HOW TO STYLE YOUR WHITE SHIRT FOR ANY OCCASION

B y Rebecca Dal y

START WITH THE SHIRT...

T TO BUY: Brooks Brrothers noniron fitteddress shirt, $98; brooks brrothers.com.

...ADD JEANS AND SNEAKERS The tailored lines of a crisp buttondown combined with slim-cut jeans make a casual outfit feel more refined. TO BUY: Sonoma Goods for Life jeans, $40; kohls.com. Rebecca Taylor Tweed jacket, $495; rebeccataylor.com.Nautica Ladar sneakers, $60; nautica.com. Lele Sadoughi Telescope earrings, $230; saksfifthavenue.com. ...ADD AN EVENING-WORTHY SKIRT The unexpected pairing of a fancy metallic skirt gives this more formal ensemble an air of effortlessness. TO BUY: Ann Taylor Metallic Pleated skirt, $98, and Suede Tassel heels, $138; anntaylor.com. Tory Burch Cleo Fold-Over clutch, $428; toryburch.com. Anna & Ava “The Dylan” necklace, $45; dillards.com.

...ADD TROUSERS AND A VEST Styling the shirt with subtly striped pants and a menswear-inspired vest creates a sleek, taller-looking silhouette. TO BUY: PT Pantaloni Torino pants, $425; Theo Clothier, 732-383-8085. Club Monaco Lindawanna vest, $190;club monaco.com.Old Navy Suede d’Orsay pumps, $35; oldnavy.com. SR Squared by Sondra Roberts bag, $115; irresistibles.com. DKNY Ellington watch, $135; dkny.com.

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