https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:04:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22392 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:19:59 +0000 Patience 22392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! That would have been my guess, but now I have confirmation. I was wondering about the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22388 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:10:33 +0000 Angie 22388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depends on the necklace! The model is adorned for a photo shoot. That necklace would not stay in place the whole day – drive me batty. </p> <p>Short chunky necklaces go inside the collar. Long chunky necklaces go outside. Sometimes, a less chunky long necklace stays inside the collar, but makes an outside statement too. Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22384 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:02:50 +0000 Ana 22384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering the same thing, Patience. Does it go under the collar, or inside the shirt, etc? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22380 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:50:02 +0000 Patience 22380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the model's outfit too. I think Angie's statement that fit and fabric are key is so true. One last question about wearing necklaces with these shirts. I always have problems with the collar. Where exactly should the necklace sit? Does this mean the necklace should be long? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22278 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:10:56 +0000 Maya 22278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love love love the way the model is wearing hers in the example you posted Patience. I have a couple of button downs, but not that many since it isn't a versatile look for me. I like mine tucked into skirts or layered under knits. Under vests is a look I would like to explore but I need to find a good vest. I'm sure you would have an easier time with that. I personally haven't had much luck with belts, but I really like how a colorful belt looks on other people with some great jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22265 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:56:29 +0000 Angie 22265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana! We posted at the same time. I’m wearing a woven white Max Studio button down shirt over skinnies today. It’s a STRETCH oxford cotton with lantern sleeves. I adore this look. I popped over my Lavin copy necklace and through on a pair of silver sling back wedges and Bobs your uncle. I feel fab. </p> <p><a href="http://www.maxstudio.com/cgi-bin/dynamic/product.cgi?frame=main&#038;style_number=7M10M31&#038;color=WHITE&#038;AID=10447195&#038;PID=2178999&#038;SID=21300042" rel="nofollow">http://www.maxstudio.com/cgi-b.....D=21300042</a></p> <p>I love the sound of your tafetta skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22262 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:48:14 +0000 Ana 22262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patience, I personally love shirts like this. I'm not sure if I posted on the other thread, but I am actually wearing one today tucked into that full cotton/taffeta skirt that we tried on at J. Crew (I'll be posting photos Sunday):</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/skirts/aline/PRDOVR~97636/97636.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../97636.jsp</a></p> <p>I was thinking that you could try one tucked into your grey pleated skirt with the little flower pin you bought. </p> <p>Also, tomorrow I am going to wear this top in bright rhubarb:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shirtstops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~98698/98698.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../98698.jsp</a></p> <p>With my white walk shorts and my yellow ladybug necklace:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~98032/98032.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../98032.jsp</a></p> <p>Sort of a variation on what Nicole suggested with the skinnies (I'll probably do the same look with skinnies when it's not so hot). I like what you suggested on the other thread about wearing it with a sleeveless dress. Very cute. Have you seen the new J. Crew catalog? They have some interesting ways to do a button up, like wearing one buttoned all the way up with a tie layered underneath a crewneck, long sleeve sweater. I might try that when the weather gets cooler. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22261 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:45:44 +0000 Angie 22261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the way the model sports her shirt and ensemble, Patience. I am an absolute sucker for that look. That’s how I prefer to sport button downs best. I Like to scrunch up the sleeves and pop the collar for extra sass. (I always do that with button downs). </p> <p> I also like to wear them over skinnies with heels and a huge necklace. Sometimes belted. I like to wear my black button down with cream and black micro check skinnies (or white skinnies), red heels and some form of chunky pearl necklace (maybe with my denim jacket). </p> <p>The shirts have to be very tailored and impeccable quality. Otherwise they look like the things I use to have to wear to school :-(</p> <p>The vest layering preppy idea is another fun one. I love to pop fab white crisp shirt under a military jacket too (like the Rag &#38; Bone jaclet I got at the NAS). But the right type of shirt and fabric is crucial. I really like buttom downs in voile too. Nothing too masculine. It’s important to keep the look soft. pretty and feminine. Loads of bad quality starched cottons can look severe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22218 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:28:37 +0000 Dani 22218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole had the suggestion of wearing them untucked, over skinny jeans with a statement necklace. I'm planning to try that look out when the weather cooperates </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22217 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:25:00 +0000 Patience 22217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dani, thanks-- I had forgotten about that thread. It covers everything. My one last question is if these types of shirts would work on their own untucked with jeans, assuming they are long enough. One more reason to find a waistcoat too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22211 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:32:16 +0000 Dani 22211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patience, I asked a similar question a little while back. Here's the thread with a lot of great answers:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-update-button-up-look?replies=25" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....replies=25</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22203 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:55:26 +0000 Tanya 22203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like tailored button down shirts for layering. They look great under a tons of items: jacket, cardis, sweaters, SS sweaters, vests, knit vests... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22201 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:52:46 +0000 Sarah 22201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patience, I have two button down tops. One is similar to the one you posted, which I wore with the polka dot skirt here:<br /> <a href="http://letitrainagain.blogspot.com/2008/08/august-17-23.html" rel="nofollow">http://letitrainagain.blogspot.....17-23.html</a><br /> I also have this top<br /> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shirtstops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~98698/98698.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../98698.jsp</a><br /> in ivory. What I like about it is that it is structured but the silk and twisted placket make it more feminine and modern - at least in my opinion. I'm wearing it today under my purple v-neck sweater and I love how it looks and feels.<br /> I have always liked button down tops, but I tend to wear them with something more feminine to soften the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailored-buttoned-down-menswear-shirts#post-22198 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:39:36 +0000 Patience 22198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pre-YLF it was not uncommon for me to wear tailored button down menswear styled shirts tucked into khakis with oxford shoes. Shirts something like this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shirtstops/classicshirts/PRDOVR~91377/91377.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../91377.jsp</a></p> <p>I've gotten rid of all my twill pants and am no longer interested in this look. My question is-- is there a place for these types of shirts in a modern style? What is it? I'm looking for fresh and new ideas for wearing these types of shirts. </p>