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|25 May 2023|5 mins

5 Chic Ways To Style A White Shirt For Work

Is there another wardrobe staple that works as hard as this?

The only thing that makes getting ready for work in the morning easier – second only to a cup of freshly brewed coffee – is having one good white shirt (or five) on hand to make anything you pull out of your wardrobe, office appropriate. 

As fashion content creator Fredrika Akander @fakander proves, a plain white shirt is like a blank canvas – it’s ordinary on its own, but add a little personality, some colour, layers, different textures and accessories, and you’ve got yourself a work of art (or at the very least, an outfit that gets the job done).  

What makes the best white shirt?
When it comes to picking the perfect white shirt, Fredrika looks at the details, like fabric and shape. “I like a really crisp cotton and structured shape for an oversized shirt.”

“I love how versatile the Blanca Fern Shirt is. I can wear it with everything! Plus, it’s oversized without drowning me – I’m quite short and petite so sometimes oversized tops on me look a little silly”

White Shirts for work

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Walters Shirt
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Basic Poplin Shirt
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Baros Long Sleeve Shirt
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Deja Vu Oversized Shirt
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Alexa Shirt
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Paulina Shirt
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How to style a white shirt for work

Trench and Trainers

Trench and Trainers

Adding a classic trench coat and wear-with-anything white sneakers will ensure your white shirt is ready for any kind of errand.

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Kori Trench Coat
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Kori Trench Coat
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Fern Shirt
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Fern Shirt
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Ciara Solid
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Ciara Solid
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Curb Line Sneakers - Unisex
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Kyla Cap
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Kyla Cap
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Small Baxter Leather Bag
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Create White Space

Create White Space

If you think a busy outfit is missing something or there’s too much of one colour, layering a white shirt open over the top can help create balance. 

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Cummerbund Bateau Top
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Panelled Slim Pants
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Leather Track Sole Buckle Derby Shoes
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Fern Shirt
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Fern Shirt
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BV1176S
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BV1176S
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Clean-girl Aesthetic

Clean-girl Aesthetic

Wear white on white on white, with touches of sleek black in the form of handbags, sunnies and shoes, for a monochrome look that’s polished and incredibly easy to throw together. 

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Fran Black Semi Patent Leather Bag
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BV1176S
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BV1176S
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Ribbon Black Patent Belt
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Fern Shirt
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Fern Shirt
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Devora Heels
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Devora Heels
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Shirt + Pants + Blazer

Shirt + Pants + Blazer

A tried and tested workwear combo as old as time, a white shirt with black pants and a blazer is like the bread and butter of the corporate world. 

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Bertoia Hiker Pants
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Layered Bandana Bodice Top
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Cameron Blazer
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Cameron Blazer
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Mimi Mini Huggies
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Mimi Mini Hug...
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Mini Soho Black Circular Croco Embossed Leather
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BV1176S
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BV1176S
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Leather Track Sole Buckle Derby Shoes
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Fern Shirt
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Fern Shirt
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Cosy Up, Collar Out

Cosy Up, Collar Out

When the office AC is set to ice cold (or your coffee got the best of you on your morning commute) layering on a cosy knit can hide a multitude of sins and shivers. 

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Open Back Fitted Knit Jumper
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Open Back Fit...
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BV1176S
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BV1176S
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Tabby Shoulder Bag
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Fern Shirt
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Fern Shirt
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Irena High-Waisted Tailored Pants
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Irena High-Wa...
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Ashby Cap
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Ashby Cap
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Eliza Concepcion
Editor
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