LAYER IT
Extend the wear
of a sleevele
top by slipping it
over a White
shirt. In this
case, the top
highlights the
shirt’s pretty
elet detailing.
THE WHITE FIT
French designer Anne
Fontaine specializes
exclusively in white
shirts. Her elegant line
includes nearly 500
new
styles each
season. She truly
knows how
to choose
a great one—and tells
us exactly how
.
■ TAILORING
Think tw
ice about
looks that are billowy
or boxy. “You want to
look sleek in your shirt,
not sloppy or packed-
in too tightly,” says
Fontaine. Pay special
attention to how
a shirt
fits around the bust—a
little stretch in the
fabric w
ill avoid pulling.
Also, check that the
hem
line hits right at
the hip.
■ FABRIC
Look for a material
that’s heavy enough to
hold its shape and isn’t
too sheer.
■ COLLAR
“A gorgeous collar
acts as built-in
jewelry,” says Fontaine.
Look for one that’s
stiff enough to
maintain its shape
but doesn’t rub
uncomfortably against
your neck.
■ CUFFS
French cuffs or ruffles
are pretty options. For
the best fit, make sure
cuffs don’t drop down
past your wrist bone.
Fontaine recommends
fun cufflinks to change
the look.
1. Button-down “Crystal” shirt, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, $99; Nordstrom
.com
Short-sleeve classic cashmere jewel-neck sweater, Lands’ End, $90;
landsend.com
Faceted multidrop necklace, Avon, $20; avon.com
2. Wrap shirt, Ann Taylor, $69; anntaylor.com
Shimmer shine skirt, Nic &
Zoe, $157;
zappos.com
36" graduated pearl necklace, Calabria collection by Adrienne Vittadini; $68, at Dillard’s stores. Geox “D Cristal 1" flats, $145; zappos
.com
3. Shirtdress, Song by Valerie Gregory McKenzie, $145; song-life.com
Mauve leather sash, Evil’s, $70; evilsweb.com
Brown beaded necklace, Lauren
by Ralph Lauren; $178, 888/475-7674 4. Eyelet-sleeve popover top, Ann Taylor Loft, $49; anntaylorloft.com
. Sleeveless tw
isted bow
top, Simply Vera Vera
Wang, $48; kohls.com
Triple-flower necklace, GS Lillian, from
$68 (for a single flower); gslillian.com
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