There are certain wardrobe staples that every collegiette should have in her (tiny) dorm room closet. One great go-to is a simple button-down shirt. Whether it’s a crisp white oxford, a slouchy chambray shirt, or a soft flannel, button-downs are easy to throw on before class and still make for a great outfit. Here are 6 ways to style your button-down.
- Â Jeans
Wear virtually any color or style button-down with jeans. If you’re wearing a simple color, accessorize with a bold statement necklace or a fun scarf. Grab a pair of riding boots or ballet flats, and you have a perfect and comfortable outfit to go to class or eat at the Pit.
- Skirts
If you want to look more dressed up, pair your button-down with a cute skirt. As it starts to get colder outside, a button-down, wool skirt, tights, and boots is another simple outfit that always looks great. If you’re wearing a white button-down, wear a bright colored pair of tights to add a little flair to your outfit!
- Leggings
Although wearing leggings as pants is sometimes considered a fashion faux pas, if you’re wearing a long enough shirt they’re a fun and comfortable change from regular pants! Leggings with a longer chambray button-down or oversized flannel make the perfect cozy outfit for spending hours in the library.
 - Over a Dress
Now that it’s getting colder outside, a cute button-down is perfect to wear over a dress to keep warm. There are still some days that we don’t need a jacket, so a chambray shirt or flannel over a dress is the perfect way to stay warm and look cute!
- Under a Sweater
Layering works for everything: necklaces, scarves, but especially shirts. Wear a button-down with a crew neck or v-neck sweater to dress up your outfit and stay warm at the same time. A big, cozy sweater looks great with a crisp collar peeking out of the top!
- Under a Vest
Here at Wake, vests are a huge trend. Puffy, fleece, fur, you’ll see it all here. All of these look great with different style button-downs. Wear a flannel under a puffy vest, or a chambray shirt under a fleece one, and you’re warm and have a cute outfit at the same time!