If you have come across a list of staple things to have in your closet, you might have seen the basic white button-down shirt included.
It’s not often you find a piece of functional, classic, and versatile clothing. So, if you must stash something in your closet and keep it there for a long time, it has to be the basic white button-down shirt.
Iconic Moments in White: Taylor Swift’s casual grocery run, Kim Kardashian’s reality show glimpse, and Nicky Hilton’s coffee escape, all showcasing the timeless white button-down (Credit: Owen Beiny / WENN / Homero Tercero / Horizon Pics)
You are usually recommended to wear it for office interviews or similar business occasions. But why stop there? Spice it up by mixing different pieces in your wardrobe.
Simple Yet Sophisticated: Heidi Klum’s Day Out
In October 2013, Heidi Klum took some time off to watch her children’s soccer game and even looked pretty good in a simple white shirt and jeans outfit. Seriously, how does this supermom-to-four do it?
Elegance Simplified: Heidi Klum perfects casual chic with a crisp white shirt paired with jeans (Credit: WENN)
Heidi Klum buttoned herself into a white Bella Dahl split-back tunic, which she paired with washed denim from Level 99 and a classy-looking boxy leather tote by Reed Krakoff.
Heidi Klum’s Chic Ensemble: Featuring a Bella Dahl split-back tunic and Level 99 denim for a blend of comfort and style (Credit: WENN)
The model-turned-host wore wedge sneakers to gear up for the outdoors. Heidi put on a pair of reflective sunglasses to complete her soccer mom afternoon look.
Accessorizing with Attitude: Heidi Klum adds a touch of mystery with reflective sunglasses (Credit: WENN)
Casual Footwear Elevated: Heidi Klum pairs wedge sneakers with jeans for a sporty chic vibe (Credit: WENN)
She toted a Reed Krakoff Boxer leather tote. Rachel Zoe is also a fan of this bag.
Cheerful Sidelines: Heidi Klum supports her children at soccer, stylishly (Credit: WENN)
Heidi Klum watches on with her boyfriend Martin Kristen as her children play soccer in Los Angeles on September 29, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
You can almost always never go wrong with the classics—and no top could be more basic and classic than the white button-down shirt. Once the choice of material and fit is locked down, you hold the key to eternal, comfortable chic dressing.
We love the little split-back detail on this Bella Dahl creation, which Heidi played around with by leaving the back part untucked.
Bella Dahl Split-Back Tunic, $155