Style Notes: Shirts That Speak Volumes
Whether you’re a less-is-more minimalist or prefer wearable works of art, find the best shirt to show off your distinct sense of style
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Style Notes: Shirts That Speak Volumes
Whether you’re a less-is-more minimalist or prefer wearable works of art, find the best shirt to show off your distinct sense of style
By: George ElliotShirts are hard workers. We don classic shirts as part of our workwear rotations, wear relaxed cut shirts to run errands and catch up with friends, and come night-time, we pull out our fanciest shirts to complete our beloved ‘jeans and a nice top’ combo. Clearly we rely on these versatile and easy-to-wear staples, so the importance of investing in the right ones shouldn't be overestimated. The trick? Opt for those that a) reflect your distinct dress sense and b) pair perfectly with the current contents of your wardrobe. That’s where this Liberty guide comes in handy. From The Maximalist to The Rebel, find the shirt to suit you below.
The Artful Dresser
These aesthetes go by the rule first set by Oscar Wilde: “one should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.” That’s where Max Mara's Taro Printed Silk Twill Shirt, £520 comes in. Decked in an vibrant array of nail varnish bottles that look as if they’ve come straight from a pop art painting, it’s a wearable masterpiece. For a full picture-perfect look, style with Dries Van Noten's Long Satin Skirt, £325.
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Martha Calvo
14ct Gold-Plated Keep Smiling Chain Pendant Necklace
The Peacock
Like the technicolour bird they’re affectionately named after, sartorial peacocks are flamboyant by nature, so their ideal shirt would look something a little like the Sunrise Scenario Shirt by FARM Rio, £180. Patterned with a botanical print in tropical shades of orange, pink and green, this silky shirt is airy in fit too, perfect for those about to jet-off on a balmy late-summer getaway. To style, go all-out with the matching Skirt, £160 and some equally colourful jewellery.
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The Minimalist
On the opposite end of the sartorial spectrum stand the minimalists, those masters of pared-back elegance that gravitate towards monochromes, sculptural silhouettes and understated (but never boring) classics. Tailored for a voluminous shape from crisp white cotton, Cecilie Bahnsen's Andrea Cotton Shirt, £600 is the essence of beyond-basic simplicity, so deserves a space in your capsule wardrobe. It’ll pair effortlessly with pretty much anything but for a timeless look, layer it underneath Loewe's Short Anagram Sweater, £875 and with FRAME's Le Palazzo Danbury High-Rise Jeans, £260 down below.
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Pascale Monvoisin
9ct Gold Jil No 3 Band Ring
The Rebel
If you count yourself as a rebellious style seeker, look no further than the Idety Frilled Shirt, £325 by Isabel Marant Étoile; treading the line between punk denim jacket, western shirt and frilly blouse, this shirt is practical enough for your workwear rotation but packs that all-important subversive punch, so is you to a tee. For a ready-to-go outfit, add AGOLDE 90’s Pinch Waist Leather Trousers, £420 and Chloé's Soft Tailored Jacket, £1,855 to your bag while you're at it.
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The Bohemian
Mix together the 60s hippie, 70s retromania and Kate Moss’ mid-Noughties wardrobe and you get The Bohemian: a romantic style personality that loves floaty skirts, saddle bags and charm jewellery. If that's you, then the Albenga Silk Foulard Shirt by Max Mara will be well up your proverbial street. Cut from shiny silk and complete with an adjustable foulard collar, this modern yet vintage-inspired pick has plenty of period charm. Pair with Etro's Flared Velvet Jacquard Medallion Trousers, £735 and the Cargo Jacket by FRAME, £550.
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