Glam Slam: 5 Stylish Ways To Wear A Classic White Shirt

In today’s Glam Slam feature: The always stylish Jessica Alba is obviously a big fan of the classic white shirt. She’s a pro at making this wardrobe staple look anything but basic!

Here are five ways to take the classic white shirt to the next level from InStyle.

Pair With a Sheer Skirt

Choose a longer style that peeks through the skirt’s sheer fabric – it’s flirty without being too revealing. Hello date night! Just make sure to keep the skirt knee length or longer to get the full effect.

Deconstruct a Tuxedo

Try a white shirt with black piping for a menswear inspired mood. Match it with an undone tie and tailored blazer for extra tomboy chic. A fitted bottom and sleek heel keeps the look flirty, not frumpy.

Layer Under a Bustier

A creative way to bring the boudoir to happy hour – just keep it unbuttoned up top. Stick to a solid, conservative bustier (black is always a good bet!) to avoid a look that ventures into costume territory. Sleek, dark jeans or a pencil skirt are the perfect complement and keep it sexy and unexpected. (For inspiration, Julia Roberts wore a white shirt under her bustier dress at the Globes!)

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Slip Under a Dress

A crisp white shirt can give new life to your favorite dress or repurpose a low cut number for the work place. Tuck a sculptural necklace underneath the collar to turn this schoolgirl look on its head.

Unbuttoning the Bottom

Copy the catwalk and keep the lower half open to showing off a great printed bottom while further defining your waist.

Take it Black Tie

A simple white skirt paired with a ball gown skirt is oh-so-Audrey Hepburn. Channel old-school socialites with this elegant and effortless look. You can also opt for a white shirt with an interesting detail, like a peplum bottom, to add polish.

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— Ryan Patterson