Button-ups, button-downs, however which way that you put them on, they look good on everyone from your great-grandmother to your kid sister. But these utilitarian tops for the everywoman, nay, everyperson, have about as many unique cuts, colors and patterns as there are people to wear them. We can all hope to look like Jenna Lyons with a half-buttoned white shirt. But until then, we can feel like a more polished version of ourselves in these investment garments. See our picks in the gallery.
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Floral Button-Down Shirt via Joe Fresh, $29
Joe Fresh
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Battery Park Button-down by Michael Stars via Anthropologie, $98
Anthropologie
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Printed Flowy Shirt via Mango, $59.99
Mango
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Long Oversized Shirt via Cos, $99
Cos
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Stripe Deep Cuff Shirt via Topshop, $65
Topshop
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Joey Button-Down Shirt by Silence + Noise via Urban Outfitters, $59
Urban Outfitters
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Striped Oxford Shirt via Abercrombie & Fitch, $35
Abercrombie & Fitch
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Plus-Size Layered Cuff Button-Up by Who What Wear via Target, $29.99
Target
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Vine Utility Blouse via Loft, $59.50
Loft
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Oversize Boyfriend Colorblock Pinstripe Shirt via Gap, $39.01
Gap