Designer Shirts for Women

White and poplin shirts

A white poplin shirt works with every trouser, skirt and jean. Read how to layer a shirt under a jumper and how to wear a plaid shirt.

Silk and denim shirts

A silk shirt dresses up jeans and a denim shirt dresses down tailoring. Read how to style a denim shirt.

Shirts: FAQs

How should a shirt fit?

The shoulder seam should sit at your shoulder and the buttons should close without pulling; oversized shirts have a dropped shoulder.

What is the best fabric for a white shirt?

Cotton poplin for a crisp shirt, cotton voile for a light one, and silk for evening.

How do you wear an oversized shirt?

Half tuck it into straight trousers, belt it over a dress and wear it open over a tank.

How do you keep a white shirt white?

Wash it separately on a warm cycle and dry it in daylight; avoid chlorine bleach on cotton blends.

What is the difference between a shirt and a blouse?

A shirt has a collar and buttons down the front; a blouse is softer and looser, often with ties and ruffles.