February 1st, 2010
Here’s the first tunic shirt outfit in action and I’ve chosen to wear it casually. I opted for a white tunic shirt with fun side entry pockets because crisp white cotton-rich button downs are close to my heart. But you can choose any colour or pattern in a similar silhouette and the look will translate just as well.
I’ve matched the tunic shirt with faded jeans, 20 eyelet Dr. Martens and a slouchy handbag. I’ve accessorized with a dainty vintage pearl necklace. The biker jacket will keep me warm if it gets chilly.
Remember that I’m wearing the tunic shirt true to my style, which might not be to your taste. For example, you can substitute my combination with boot cut jeans, casual ankle boots, a blazer and scarf if that’s more your look.
I prefer my tunic shirt loose and flowing because it spells arty and fun. But you can also add a waist-cinching belt for more structure. I also like to pop the collar and scrunch up the sleeves of all my shirts for extra textural interest. The effect is a thrown together, yet pulled together look.
Simple, clean, easy and very comfortable.
Tomorrow I’ll cover how to wear the tunic shirt in a smart casual setting. This will be an easier interpretation because button down shirts are generally thought of as more dressy than casual.
42 Replies
Posted on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 1:42 pm
I love this! The boots and jacket wouldn’t work for FL, but I think a pair of gladiator sandals would work.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Looks fabulous! Oh, if only I could find skinny jeans to fit my curves. Love the look. For now, will have to try with ponte pants. At least I can still tuck those inside boots!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I so love the posts with Angie modelling the look. I shall be trying this with the voluminous shirt i pinched off my mum! Would never have thought to wear it unbelted x
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 1:48 pm
WhannnH! i love, love, love the look but I am all boobs and butt stacked on very short legs! :’ ( I want to make this work because it is so my style but I just don’t see how as a plus petite.
‘course I want almost anything Angie wears, it all looks so great on her!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Love this look. Absolutely love the fact the shirt has pockets. You always look so amazing.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Angie-Love the outfit especially the Dr. Martens. I started wearing them recently (in my 40s) with much trepidation. But have found that when styled right they are appropriate and I’ve gotten many compliments. Thanks for more ideas on how to rock them.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Love it! Can’t wait to see the rest of the looks…
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Love it! I have 4 young kids and am still working on losing all the “baby weight”. Any suggestions on how to wear tunics so I don’t look like I’m expecting again?
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Oh Angie
It is so fun to see you. Thank you for spelling this tunic look out for me. This is a great look and I look forward to wearing it!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 3:08 pm
I like this a lot- it’s the kind of thing I can see myself wearing to school really easily.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Admittedly, I was not too fond of the tunic shirt in the pictures in your first post today. However, seeing it with jeans and boots made me an instant fan!!
I’ve been working on becoming more comfortable with more voluminous tops this year and this might be just what I need.
You look amazing!!!!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Angie, would these tunic shirts be the same shirts I already have in the closet, but wore as Big Shirts? I wore the BS over a blouse or sweater; but could easily now take them in to wear closer to the body. I especially like a bright yellow man’s silk shirt, and could alter. Thanks, Jody
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Fabulous!!! Love the look. It’s rare we get to see you casual, and seeing such sophisticated casual style is such a treat!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 4:54 pm
A casual look from you! Hooray!
I love the look on you, but wonder how it would look on me. I just can’t help thinking my strong torso would look really blocky in this. I’ll have to try it on to see.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I love the tunic with the pockets. Do tell where it is from…………………please.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
This is so cute on you. I would feel perfectly good dressed this way as I stay home and sew and run errands. Now I really want to get a few long shirts. This will be my “Grandmother not on the go” uniform!! Yay, I’ve found a part of my style! The shirts are going to have to be a nice fabric that doesn’t wrinkle very much though.
Thanks Angie.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Wow, that was quick: lesson #1 already! I love this look Angie.I would be all over it, but with bootlegs and a scarf as you said because that is more my style. Where did you find such a cool crisp shirt, with side entry pockets???
I still am not sure this would work on me without some waist cinching.I keep getting flashbacks of Tom Cruise sliding across a floor in his socks while wearing a large white button down.You certainly look a heck of alot more stylish and not manly;-) Not sure how the voluminous shirt works with a smaller bosom though…
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Beautiful! Do you think a re-interpreted look with the “Carissa shirt” button-down would capture a similar vibe since I don’t have a button-down tunic? (Well, I do have one, but it’s a short-sleeved knit.)
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Wow Angie, you look gorgeous! I always love when you model, and even more when it is a for a casual outfit. I am going to shamelessly copy this one, and very soon too.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Love the tunic on you it looks fantastic.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Shamelessly copying here too, maybe even tomorrow. Thank you for demonstrating this look – you bring it to life so effortlessly!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 6:54 pm
A pic of Angie….yippee!! Wowie Zowie, luv how crazy comfy casual yet rockery stylish this looks!!! (Is rockery a word? You know what I mean!) What? Did you say the shirt has POCKETS!!! Gahhhh I luv it even more!! The more I look at the outfit the more I’m being lifted into outerspace!!!! Ugh, like others though, I’m wondering if this will make me look preggers.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Oooh so casual yet still so chic! This is great. Beautiful as always, Angie.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 8:29 pm
So cool to have Angie model the looks for us!!! We all want to know about this shirt w/pockets–just gotta love pockets ……and can we still find this shirt? The shirt fits Angie perfectly! Defintely want this look.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Very nice. Love how you are showing us the same piece in different dress codes….
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 9:08 pm
This is one of my favourite looks that you’ve ever modelled for us. I’d wear it in a heartbeat!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Love it! I will have this “formula” printed out and glued to my closet wall.
Thanks, Angie!
Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 11:53 pm
After seeing all the gorgeous shirts in your previous post I was already sold on the tunic shirt look, and that’s certainly not about to change. So simple and elegant, I’m totally copying this look as soon as I find a fab white shirt.
(side entry pockets: drool!!)
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:05 am
You look fantastic! I love how the Docs give it just a bit of edge, yet you still look perfectly polished. Love it!
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:43 am
I love that, Angie! I’m looking forward to trying a tunic button down in my own style. Hopefully soon.
Thanks for posting your looks…it gives a great visual to your blog posts.
PS: I love your blue bag!
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 7:07 am
I LOVE this look Angie. I adore my white tunic shirt but unfortunately so do my children’s little fingers.
Angie I’m curious to know your perspective on one part of the outfit. I would have avoided the Doc Martens and moto together. I would have been concerned of looking too punk or too biker. Do these components work in this outfit because of the complete contrast the pristine shirt provides? Or will you happily pair these items with any look?
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:30 am
Very cute look! I especially like how the longer necklace looks with the tunic shirt.
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 am
It’s fabulous on you, Angie! Pairing it with the Docs was a stroke of genius.
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:16 am
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:27 am
Thanks for the compliments, ladies. I’m glad you enjoyed one of my very favourite casual outfits. I am obsessed with pristine white shirts!
Julie, ordinarily I wouldn’t have matched my Docs with a moto jacket. I’d have paired it with a dressier blazer instead. But in this case, I felt that the overwhelmingly angelic long white shirt balanced out the punk additions. As does the pearls and pretty bag. I hope that makes sense.
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:20 am
Thanks Angie, that makes perfect sense.
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
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Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Ah, finally… someone who understands that these long shirts are indeed SHIRTS, and not DRESSES.
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
This outfit is fab in so many levels. YOu have no idea how jealous I am of your Docs.
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
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Posted on February 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
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