
Mathrubhumi offers five ways to style a single white shirt for different occasions. Pair it with blue jeans for a casual daytime look: tuck the front, roll sleeves, leave buttons open. Add…
Mathrubhumi offers five ways to style a single white shirt for different occasions. Pair it with blue jeans for a casual daytime look: tuck the front, roll sleeves, leave buttons open. Add loafers and a belt for polish, or trainers for a relaxed vibe. Tuck it into wide-leg tailored trousers for the office, but keep the tuck loose and add a blazer that can be removed later. Avoid tight fits that pull across the chest or waist.
For evening wear, tuck the shirt into a full-length satin or silk skirt, or knot it at the waist. Throw it open over a slip or midi dress to make an old dress feel new: push up sleeves, tie ends for definition. For a contemporary Indian look, substitute the traditional blouse with an oversized white shirt worn under a saree. Add a belt at the waist and statement earrings instead of a necklace.
The white shirt advice cycle never ends, but it keeps ignoring one truth: fit is everything. Most white shirts sold in India are either too stiff or too thin. Before chasing five new looks, spend on the right cut. A shirt that pulls at the chest or gapes at the buttons will kill any outfit. The real test: does it look good just tucked into jeans with no jewellery? If yes, then try the saree pairing. If no, save your money and get it tailored.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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