The Sartorial Superhero Everyone Needs in Their Closet

January 11, 2022

We all have staples hanging in our closets. A darn-near-perfect pair of jeans, a comfy yet undeniably stylish sweater and trend-proof boots. There’s one more necessity many people often overlook, though. We’re talking about striped button-downs. Sure, you probably already have a bunch of button-downs in your arsenal. But stripes elevate the staple silhouette even further. The tailored versions mean business and go well with everything from structured suits to casual weekend outfits. Or you can go the oversized route. These are street style mainstays. And especially helpful if you have a larger bust and struggle to find a shirt you can actually button without that dreaded puckering. (Something we’ve definitely experienced firsthand.) Styling outsize iterations is more of an art form. You want to showcase their slouchy fit without looking like you’re being swallowed whole. The key is to keep the rest of your look streamlined. A baggy button-down and baggy pants combo is best left to the professionals. You can opt for shirtdresses boasting vertical lines. Which you can also sport over trousers. Although we personally prefer rocking our larger-than-life shirts as dresses come spring. Ready to stock your closet? Here are the absolute coolest striped button-downs around.

Striped Button Downs

Striped Button Downs #1

Victoria Beckham Embroidered Striped Cotton-Poplin Shirt, $295 at Net-a-Porter
Striped Button Downs #2

Mango Buttoned Striped Shirt, $59.99 at Mango
Striped Button Downs #3

Zara Striped Poplin Shirt, $12.99 at Zara
Striped Button Downs #4

Ganni Lightweight Stripe Oversized Shirt, $206 at Ganni
Striped Button Downs #5

COS Oversized Tailored Shirt in White/Blue, $99 at COS
Striped Button Downs #6

Isabel Marant Sotalki Shirt, $358 at Isabel Marant
Striped Button Downs #7

Peter Do Peter Oversized Striped Cotton-Poplin Shirt, $310 at Net-a-Porter
Striped Button Downs #8

Balenciaga Striped Large-Fit Button Down Shirt, $630 at Farfetch
Striped Button Downs #9

Reformation Parker Relaxed Shirt Es in Desert Stripe, $78 at Reformation
Striped Button Downs #10

Etro Striped Cotton Shirt, $385 at mytheresa.com
Striped Button Downs #11

Matteau Classic Stripe Shirt in Olive, $379 at The Frankie Shop
Striped Button Downs #12

Tory Burch Striped Button-Down Shirt, $296 at Farfetch
Striped Button Downs #13

& Other Stories Oversized Striped Shirt, $89 at & Other Stories
Striped Button Downs #14

Closed Basic Shirt, $255 at Shopbop
Striped Button Downs #15

Mango Oversize Striped Shirt, $59.99 at Mango
Striped Button Downs #16

Reformation Elinor Top in Green White Stripe, $128 at Reformation
Striped Button Downs #17

H&M Shirt With a Sheen in White/Black Striped, $24.99 at H&M
Striped Button Downs #18

Zara Striped Poplin Shirt, $22.99 at Zara

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.