15 white shirts to invest in now and wear forever

The white shirt is a blank canvas on which to build an outfit. Its versatility means that it can be worn simply, tucked into trousers or a skirt and loose over wide leg trouser; it can be worn layered underneath dresses, jumpers and other tops; or it can even be worn as a light jacket style layer over the top of your look.

The white shirt works for all seasons and all events. Work wear, casual dressing and evening chic are all covered with this trusty staple.

For the remainder of summer try styling a loose boyfriend shirt over a printed skirt and dad sandals or untucked with white wide leg trousers for that just back from holiday style. As we move into the new season, tuck your shirt into high-waisted pleated skirts for a classic take on the heritage trend or pair it with your favourite coloured leather pieces for autumn. 

Here’s our edit of the 15 best white shirts to invest in now.

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