White Shirt Wonder

The classic white shirt is a staple of anyone's closet. The beloved article matches with nearly anything, is so versatile for so many occasions, and will never go out of style. The history of the button-down shirt really starts in the 1840s, when the red shirt of Garibaldini in Montevideo became popular. Soon, they were making white shirts of all different styles: without a sleeve for fans of dueling or with puffy sleeves for the artist. It came to America and became popularized by fashion designer Rudolph Valentino, actor Humphrey Bogart and his classic "Oxford" style shirt, and John Wayne's cowboy films.
Complete history found here and here.

Just as the history of the white button down is rich, so is its value in your wardrobe. Here are a few ways to pair this timeless top with different items in your wardrobe.

A Good White Shirt by HistoryandHighHeels 

Miu Miu mini dress, $2,875
Theory fitted shirt, $118
Almost Famous skinny leg jeans, $30
Rebecca Minkoff summer shorts, $228
Hermes stacked heel, $2,250
Tory Burch platform high heels, $325
H&M flat shoes, £15
Multi strand faux pearl necklace, $595
Leslie Danzis statement necklace, $88
Kimberly McDonald diamond earrings, £2,350
Burberry square silk scarve, £234
Madewell leather belt, $40
H M belt, £3.99
Dorothy Perkins waist belt, £5