The Versatility of a Blue Button Down

A strong case

Might I suggest adding a blue button down to your wardrobe this Spring? It’s a simple addition that will create some variety in your rotation, so that you’re not just reaching for a white t-shirt day after day (the call is coming from inside the house).

The versatility of a blue button down knows no bounds. It layers nicely with others, can be worn casually or dressed up, is virtually seasonless, and already works with most of the other things hanging in your closet! It’s classic, wearable, and great on all shapes and sizes.

This one is my go-to, but any slightly oversized cotton shirt will do. Here are some ways to wear it!

With black leggings and a black sweater. Shirt is in perwinkle, I take a size S, and you can use ILANA15 for 15% off

With vintage Levi’s, a black belt and croc loafers. This one is in oxford blue

The inspiration

With leather (that feels like actual butter), shirt in periwinkle

Toteme never fails to style a blue button down, as demonstrated here.

Suede shirt in vibrant blue / shirt in sky / shirt in cornflower

With white denim, Hugo slides (fully stocked!), oxford blue

Bottega Veneta Spring 2023

With leopard and black drapey pants

Or with some python, washed black denim and a classic belt

With the perfect light wash jeans, and a white t-shirt

With an anything this barley shade

I wore the size L repeatedly during pregnancy

Another beloved blue button down in my closet is an extraaa oversized and worn in vintage one from Ralph Lauren. Similar styles here, here and here.

Over athleisure: black t-shirt, silver sneakers.

Under a trench

The Row resort 2026

With a 40 week bump, more pregnancy friendly favorites here

Nursing friendly

Have I convinced you yet? Happy spring!