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How to Wear a Classic White Button-Down Shirt for Any Occasion

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  Devil Fashion Palace Horn Sleeve Tie Shirts Steampunk Slim Blouses Tops for Women -  $110.90 In the world of wardrobe staples, there is one undisputed queen: The white button-down shirt . It lends a crisp confidence to casual looks, a quiet swagger to the workplace uniform, and a masculine touch to formal frills. But timeless needn't be basic—we asked five stylish New Yorkers to show us how to put a personal stamp on the classic. Let the reinvention begin. THE BOSS There's no denying the white shirt dominates many an office, but you have to choose the right one for the job. "If you’re looking to wear your white shirt in a business setting, choose something fitted, so it will stay neatly tucked in and not bulge out of your pants or skirts," says Town & Country Fashion Market Editor MaryKate Boylan. "You want something that looks good under a jacket, so it gives you options." She also recommends keeping the cuffs buttoned (rather than rolle

Frills, feathers and puffed sleeves: why Cinderella's 'ugly sisters' are on trend

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(From left) A model at the Valentino AW19 couture show during Paris Fashion Week; Kylie and Kendall Jenner; Deepika Padukone. Composite: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images; Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images; Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP After a summer of wholesome prairie dresses, fashion is heading in a more garish and flamboyant direction, inspired by two of panto’s favourite mischief-makers High fashion has long been fascinated by clothes that turn traditional ideas of prettiness on their head. That is why chunky trainers in shades of murky brown regularly set fashion-forward consumers back hundreds of pounds. But the latest iteration of “ugly dressing”, which sees malevolent characters from childhood fairytales – notably the ugly sisters from Cinderella – transform into style inspiration, may still have crept up on you like a pantomime villain. You’ll know “ugly sister dressing” when you see it: it is bright, ostentatious and utterly unapologetic. It is fla

Fall Winter 2019 Fashion Trends: The Only New Fashion Looks You Need to Know Part 2

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Pictured clockwise from top left: Simone Rocha; Ashley Williams; Versace; Alessandra Rich If there's one thing that guaranteed Instagram likes all year thus far, it's hair accessories. Whether giant padded headbands or cutesy diamanté clips, the enthusiasm for this outfit add-on shows no sign of slowing down for autumn/winter and the accompanying party season. We were particularly enamoured with the most outré options, like Simone Rocha's crystal tiaras or Alessandra Rich's marabou halos. See the key hair accessories of 2019 here. Nicole Swarovski Crystal Light Blue & Amethyst Wedding Bridal Tiara - $110.00 Pictured clockwise from top left: Sies Marjan; Paco Rabanne; Moschino; Versace According to Edited, a rise in jewelled heels and Mary Janes alike aligned with the overarching trend for more "feminine apparel." The movement has been translated in many ways, from Sies Marjan's crystal-strapped courts to more kitsch jewe