A simple white shirt is a staple in any wardrobe. You can dress it up with a midi skirt and heels, or dress it down by layering it underneath a shift dress or even just pairing it with your favorite denim. As timeless as they are, white shirts can (and should) be the star of the show every once in a while. Go through to see how these stars styled classic white button-downs to create effortless, chic looks that have stood the test of time.
1. KATHARINE HEPBURN
Hepburn went for a relaxed style here, with a loose-fitted white shirt, light linen pants and light sandals. Beach style inspiration!
2. AVA GARDNER
Gardner looks perfectly nautical with a tucked-in blouse paired with pin-up style high-waisted shorts.
3. MARILYN MONROE
Monroe nodded to Western style with her white blouse, a brown belt with a gold buckle, and dusty booties, and classic denim.
4. SHARON TATE
We’re digging this dressed-down look from Tate; the floppy hat, leather vest, and round sunnies are oh-so boho chic.
5. CYBILL SHEPHERD
In this portrait, model and actress Shepherd wore a loose-fitting white blouse over a black turtleneck for a stylish neutral look.
6. JENNIFER GREY
In the iconic scene from Dirty Dancing, Grey wore a tied-up button down and rolled up her sleeves. with a pair of jorts Keeping this photo as summer style research!
7. ISABELLA ROSSELINI
Rosselini chose a simple silk button-down with sleek black pants and flat sandals for this 1990 photoshoot.
8. JULIA ROBERTS
In this scene from Pretty Woman, Roberts wore an oversized white blouse with a white tank and mini-skirt, part of her iconic look from the Rom-Com classic.
9. REESE WITHERSPOON
For this totally 90s outfit, Witherspoon chose light wash jeans, a white button-down with floral embroidery at the front panels, and a chocolate brown saddle bag.
10. SHARON STONE
Stone stunned in a metallic floor-length skirt and a dressed-up white button-down (rumored to have been purchased at The Gap) for the 70th Academy Awards. The ultimate high-low post.
11. CAROLYN BESSETTE
Bessette looked classic and chic in a white blouse with minimalist gold accessories, and a sleek black skirt.
12. EMMA WATSON
Watson looked refined and beautiful for a dinner at Windsor Castle hosted by the Duke of Cambridge, wearing s slinky skirt with a crisp button down.
13. AUDREY HEPBURN
While on set, Hepburn rode a motorscooter wearing a short-sleeve white blouse with rolled cuffs, a stylish patterned scarf tied around her neck, and a classic a-line skirt which nipped at the waist.
14. MADONNA
Madonna kept it loose with baggy trousers, a Western-style belt, and a relaxed white top with pocket details.
15. CAROLINA HERRERA
The iconic designer chose an a-line knee-length skirt, patterned heels, and baubles to complement her simple button-down.
16. SUSAN SARANDON
Sarandon kept a few buttons intact for this look, and chose a pair of dark jeans for the ultimate undone, sexy vibe.
17. JUDY GARLAND
Garland posed on set during A Star is Born, where she wore a fitted white blouse and black tights.
18. MEGHAN MARKLE
The Duchess paired a simple white blouse with distressed skinny jeans and cute brown flats that matched her bag and tortoiseshell sunnies.
19. INGRID BERGMAN
For a studio portrait, Bergman looked dramatic with her sheer white blouse and black beret.
20. PRINCESS DIANA
For a casual outfit, Princess Diana chose a loose-fitting blouse, light-wash denim, a brown belt and gold accessories. Proof that simple doesn’t mean you make any less of a statement.
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