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The Internet Has Spoken: These Are the 10 Best White Button-Downs

Few pieces are as versatile and timeless as the trusty white button-down. You can wear it to work with a pencil skirt and blazer or to happy hour with jeans and a moto jacket. But, for being one of the most revered items in any woman’s closet, it sure is hard to find a really, really good one. That’s why we turned to Rank & Style (kind of the Rotten Tomatoes of fashion) to determine the very best button-downs out there.

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white shirt madewell
Nordstrom

#1: Madewell Drapey Oversize Boyfriend Shirt

It’s not just the boxy cut that makes this blouse a hit; it’s really the cotton-modal blend that allows said boxy cut to move and flow throughout the day.

Madewell ($72)

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Ann Taylor

#2: Ann Taylor Perfect Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt

If you’re looking for a slimmer cut, this tailored piece is quite the hit with the professional crowd (57 reviews and a five-star rating can’t be wrong). 

Ann Taylor ($70)

white shirt burberry
Bloomingdale’s

#3: Burberry Basic Button-down Blouse

Logo lovers, peek inside the collar and cuffs for a familiar little check pattern. 

Burberry ($250)

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Amazon

#4: Levi’s Workwear Boyfriend Shirt

As if dominating the denim market weren’t enough, Levi’s goes and creates the ideal cotton shirt.

Levi’s ($40)

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Amazon

#5: Lyseé Women’s Button-down Shirt

Hello, tunic of our dreams. We can’t wait to layer with you.

Lyseé ($108)

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Nordstrom

#6: Equipment Slim Signature Silk Blouse

The high-quality crepe de chine is what keeps ladies coming back year after year.

Equipment ($214)

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Everlane

#7: Everlane The Relaxed Poplin Shirt

As a direct-to-consumer line, Everlane isn’t interested in passing fads. That’s why its timeless basics are so damn good.

Everlane ($65)

white shirt theory
Nordstrom

#8: Theory Tenia Cotton-blend Blouse

Theory is practically synonymous with office attire, so it only makes sense that it'd have this white-shirt business down to a science. 

Theory ($245)

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Shopbop

#9: Frank & Eileen Barry Button-down Shirt

Not every white shirt needs to be crisp. Crinkled poplin makes for the ultimate, effortless weekend blouse.

Frank & Eileen ($188)

white shirt calvin
amazon

#10: Calvin Klein Long-sleeve Utility Garment-dye Shirt

Plain and simple—pockets are just cool. 

Calvin Klein ($70) 



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