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By Roni

Favorite button downs and DIY upgrades

Ralph Lauren Buttom downs | Striped Shirt | Polo Ralph Lauren | Bloomingdale's | Button Down Shirt | Oversized Fit Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt | Classic Fit Linen Shirt ✨

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Relaxed fit | Polo Ralph Lauren | Striped Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt | Silk Long Sleeve Shirt | Crepe de Chine Shirt |  Button up Shirt | Alex Mill | Loulou Studio 

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Polo Ralph Lauren | Striped Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt | Silk Long Sleeve Shirt | Crepe de Chine Shirt | Button up Shirt ✨

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Striped shirts that pass all the quality tests - from heritage shirtmakers to surprising affordable finds that rival luxury versions 🦓 marniere | summer capsule | affordable luxury | nautical | classic style

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Two white tee standouts that nail the quality details: Cos for a structured, opaque fabric with subtle A-line, and Buck Mason for a silkier, thinner take with impeccably pressed seams. Both avoid cheap construction shortcuts that even $78 options miss! Leaving more options here so you can choose 🤍 J.Crew | Uniqlo | capsule wardrobe | summer style 

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Love my Banana Republic shirt! It’s TTS, so I’m wearing a small. My color is from last year 👕 J.Crew | Polo Ralph Lauren | summer classic style | wardrobe essentials | Cos | Quince

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It feels a bit inception-y to talk about a brand that’s so authentic to its inspiration and a sharp satire at the same time. I aspire to cover the old money aesthetic the same way, with both respect and comedy.

While I’m weary of repeating myself, I’ll note that “the old money aesthetic” is a fashion trend that translates preppy clothes for 2024. It largely interprets 90s J. Crew for today, making @lostjcrew happen for those of us without a time machine. It is not about cosplaying as people with generational wealth.

I’ve been admiring Sporty & Rich for their look, their story, and their imagery. The two brands that capture the old money aesthetic the best, imo, are Celine and Sporty & Rich. Celine is more formal, and S&R take you day-to-day.

Items mentioned
1. Hotel du Cap Stripe Embroidered Cotton Pajama Pants
2. Hotel du Cap Oversize Stripe Cotton Button-Up Shirt
3. SRC Embroidered Stripe Cotton Crop Button-Up Shirt
4. Eden Crest Wool Varsity Jacket
5. L.A. Athletic Group Cotton Graphic Crop Zip-Up Hoodie

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Do you want me to expand on any of these?
1. Difference between off-duty cool vibes and a sloppy mess
2. How to roll up your sleeves so they stay up but don’t cut off circulation
3. Hourglass fit for larger busts
4. Gaping? Weird button placement? DIY tip
5. Larger busts brand recommendation
6. Cool vs warm undertones
7. How to keep your whites gleaming
8. My favorite button downs

For larger busts, check out
• Uniqlo’s slim stretch men’s shirt 
• Suitsupply’s slim and extra slim men’s shirts (beautiful fabrics!)
• The Shirt by Rochelle Behrens


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Can we find elevated summer basics at J. Crew? Overall, I was pretty impressed by the linen pieces. The two short-sleeved tops I saw are really, really great, actually – the basics that you want anchoring your outfits.

They took risks with the design. The popover top has a beautifully sculpted collar and a deep neck. Those are features I’d expect to see from a luxury designer. I love the wide hem of the sleeve, too.

I love ruffles, but they don’t really suit my sense of humor. They’re too unabashedly frilly for my personality. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that!)

But the earthiness of the linen balances out the ruffles, turning them into a more considered, mature accent. I was very impressed. It’s a lot easier to sell cookie cutter cutesy clothes than pieces that challenge convention. There’s something really J. Crew about a linen ruffle.

To elevate your everyday, some structure is key. Their flimsy linen vests lack structure, but the collar of the ruffled linen shirt will add polish to your look.

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Do you need to spend over $1,000 for a shirt with a nice collar? What makes a good collar?

Let’s talk shape.

One approach is a formal, sculptural shape, like the one we see at Tom Ford and the one L’Agence attempts. Another approach is a more easy-going shape, like the one from Club Monaco.

What they have in common:
* Cohesive with the rest of the shirt: not dramatically more stiff than the body. Still feels supple like silk.
* Weight and presence: the collar glides down smoothly. Ideally, there’s a bit of a round shape to the crease; the Club Monaco collar does have a tiny bit of a roundness to the crease. The Tom Ford collar has a much more dimensional, sculptural shape, which makes the shirt more formal. 

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Considering how inconsistent J. Crew’s been lately, I was pleasantly surprised by a few of these shirts. I’ve been asked for more affordable alternatives to Sandro, so here’s a really great option. There’s also a matching skirt!

I included other recent faves from J. Crew  

Shirts mentioned:
* Collection garçon embellished shirt
* Étienne oversized shirt
* Smock-neck puff-sleeve top
* Cotton voile beach shirt
* Denim button-up top stripe or ecru

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Styles discussed:

1. Prep School Sweater
2. One-and-Done Sweater
3. The Boy Tee
4. Umbria Dress
5. Essential Button-Down

Anything else in the line you’d like me to review?

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Anytime you look for distressed denim, compare the item to vintage. A lot of new denim shirts have really bad distressing effects. 

They have sun bleached patches in areas that the sun wouldn’t necessarily hit, and they’re missing the worn out look in critical spots. 

Here are shirts that have mild wear, so they look convincing, plus vintage picks. 

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Ever wonder what makes button down shirts work, and why some of them fail? Do you have favorite benchmarks that you use to pick shirts?

Mistakes covered in the video:

1. Name
2. Collar
3. Organic cotton
4. Arm hole
5. Sleeve length
6. Weight
7. Use case

I love love love the button downs from Polo - they’re really smooth, the collars look great, and the price is more than fair. Banana Republic’s perfect shirt overachieves - nice fabric, more than a decent collar, good color selection. 

Uniqlo’s stretch shirts are a staple for layering. Do no sleep on the men’s section!

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How do you pull off day-to-night looks? 

If we’re reading off an outfit description, a daytime look could sound similar to night. But when it comes down to it, a day look at night easily comes across as corporate or staid. 

A night look during the day can be garish or inappropriate. It really is hard to inhabit both worlds well. It requires an ineffable, emotional aspect to the clothes to belong in both contexts. 

I was really impressed by the Alex Mill linen blazer. Normally, their blazers aren’t refined enough for me. The seam allowances and shoulder pads look sloppy. 

The cut and proportions of this blazer are so polished, so classic, that the casual vibe of the linen looks intentional. Yes, I do see a bit of the seam allowance on the lapel, but it ends up coming across as purposefully easy going. If the silhouette were less precise – boxy, for example – the lack of structure would appear sloppy. Here, it’s confident. It’s sultry, even, when you wear it on date night. 

It’s a blazer you can confidently wear to meetings over a crisp button down, and it’s one that would be stunning with a slinky dress at night. Or wear it with a prim dress to balance it out and not appear stuffy. We know that’s a tough trick to pull off: looking polished and effortless at the same time.

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How are you liking blazers at Banana Republic?

I am here for the glow up, but that’s not a blanket recommendation. Some styles are a pass, some are okay, and then there’s the one I love (plus more in the same Italian wool).

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What’s your favorite way to wear a linen button down shirt? Does this video format work? Or are there places where it’s unclear?

This is my first styling video in a while, so please let me know what’s what.

Looks covered:
1. Work
2. Summer festivities
3. Trendy

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What’s the feature you look at first to determine quality in a dress shirt?

The collar is where you see a lot: the construction of the actual collar, and how the collar lays on top of the bodice.

Ripples betray lack of finesse, whether they’re on the button placket or just under the collar.

Sure, fabric will drape in waves, but sloppy ripples give the game away.

Smooth, high staple length linen fabrics are better suited for crisp, sculptural collars, and that’s another way the collar reveals a shirt’s overall quality.

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Polo Ralph Lauren button downs overachieve. After reviewing many many shirts, I have come to an even greater appreciation of this range.

The fabrics are great, the cuts have great proportions, and the stitching is perfect. On sale? No brainer. 

I prefer them with something more or less dressed: either a worn out denim skirt or a more dressy skirt. But you truly can make them your own  

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I love love love this denim shirt. It’s my solution to a lot of outfit uncertainty. It’s both cool and traditional, and it drapes so lusciously. 

You know I love stripes, and this midi skirt is the perfect piece as we transition to fall. 

Metallics are my favorite neutrals. Silver ballet flats add just that hit of bling with plausible deniability for day  

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Silk button downs offer this dreamy, languid richness. Or they can look blatantly cheap, even at $300. 

There are so many great options at different price points. I was impressed overall by the high armholes (though it’s hard to beat Ralph Lauren Collection), the neat button plackets, and the colors.

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By the Malibu public library

The boyish shorts were just asking for a floral scarf as a belt

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I forgot how great and easy these shorts are. The belt adds a lot of polish to this look, and the Target shoes ground it in ease.   

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Sub a trouser skirt for jeans to get that 90s old money aesthetic going on autopilot. So easy. 

As much as I love my Birks, this look really calls for a “prettier” shoe. I went with silver Vivier flats, but sandals would be great as well. 

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For that old money layered look, you avoid bulk with a button down that’s close to the body. I picked stretchy options that have beautiful fabrics and nice collars. 

Or skip the button down and go with just the collar. That’s less laundry and ironing, too  

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Some of my favorite button downs that don’t have these issues, plus the invisible snaps and MOP buttons that you can use to upgrade your shirts  

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Double denim is practical for summer. I like breaking it up with a scarf tied around my waist so it doesn’t look too theme-y. 


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My favorite linen button downs in the old money aesthetic 

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Is it a classic linen button down, or is it hot girl old money summer ?

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The crisp white button down is an icon in the old money aesthetic. Here are my favorites that bring great quality and value together. It’s old money, after all. We love a fair price for a classic product.

I’m also including invisible snaps in case you want to leave one more button open on the Ralph Lauren shirt    

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Love cotton poplin button downs and want to luxuriate? Here are my favorites 

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Cropped or oversized, these styles will update your classic style just that one effortless bit
Nordstrom’s anniversary sale: old money aesthetic button down edit!

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