Sunday, April 15, 2012

My Obsession: Linen Button Downs

Button downs are my go to piece, they go with everything, they can be dressed up or down, and they're comfortable AND chic. After borrowing a few linen button downs from my mother in an attempt to make a button down look more summer friendly, I completely fell in love.

A linen button down makes a great summer shirt, it protects from the sun, but it is light weight and keeps you cool. I have used linen button downs as swimsuit cover-ups and everyday wear, but they can also be worn more formally.

If your looking to buy a new one, they can be pretty expensive, but it's a good investment. Banana Republic and J. Crew have some nice ones.


Linen Button Downs


J Crew linen top
$80 - jcrew.com

J Crew linen top
$80 - jcrew.com

J Crew linen top
$80 - jcrew.com

J Crew linen top
$80 - jcrew.com

J Crew linen top
$80 - jcrew.com

J Crew striped top
$80 - jcrew.com

Banana Republic button shirt
$60 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Banana Republic button shirt
$60 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Banana Republic button shirt
$60 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Banana Republic button shirt
$60 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Banana Republic button shirt
$60 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Banana republic
$65 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Banana republic
$65 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Banana republic
$65 - bananarepublic.gap.com





Linen button downs work with a variety of trends and styles.

Pair a linen button down with khaki shorts and oxfords for a preppy look.

Preppy Linen Button Down Look


J Crew long sleeve linen shirt
$80 - jcrew.com

Old navy shorts
$20 - oldnavy.gap.com

ASOS wingtip shoes
$47 - asos.com

H M shoulder bag
£30 - hm.com

South sea pearl necklace
$30 - topshop.com

H M leather belt
£7.99 - hm.com




Wear an off-white linen button down with cargo shorts, a braided belt, wedges, a woven hat, and a leather shoulder bag for a safari-inspired look.

Safari-Inspired Linen Button Down Look


Banana republic
$65 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Old Navy cut off shorts
$27 - oldnavy.gap.com

H M leather handbag
£20 - hm.com

Straw hat
$32 - nordstrom.com

H M leather belt
£3.99 - hm.com






For a more professional look, try pairing a linen button down with a blazer, satchel, and wedges. For this ensemble I used bright colors to make it more fun.

Professional Brights Linen Button Down Look


J Crew long sleeve shirt
$80 - jcrew.com

H m blazer
£25 - hm.com

Dorothy Perkins chino pants
$44 - dorothyperkins.com

Yellow heels
£35 - axparis.co.uk

Sport handbag
$58 - modcloth.com




Fashionably,
The Fashioneur

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