9 New Shapes in Shirting to Get Excited About Now

By Wendy Wallace
Updated Jul 20, 2016 @ 2:00 pm
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Although the first button-down shirt can be traced back to the 19th century, the style as we know it today has not changed much over the years. Think about it: How we wear it—say, with a jeans and flats versus a circle skirt and petticoats—has drastically shifted, but the design itself? Pretty untouchable.

Until now. While, there is still, of course, a place in our closets for the OG oxford blouse, designers have started to experiment with fresh riffs on the classic cut: think flared sleeves, exposed shoulders, cropped hems, pleats, and more. Below, nine new silhouettes worth checking out STAT. 

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Topshop Cropped Neppy Shirt

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$52
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topshop.com

This cute cropped style looks great with dark denim.

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COS Grandad Collar Drape Shirt

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$45
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cosstores.com

The draped detail dresses this button down.

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Zara Studio Zip Shirt

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$30
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zara.com

Sexy yet sweet, we love the eye-catching contrast of a zip pull and puff sleeves on the same silhouette. 

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Ann Demeulemeester Wrap Shirt

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$485
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farfetch.com

Give your office style an upgrade with this chic blazer/shirt hybrid.

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Tome Striped Stretch Cotton-Blend Poplin Top

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$625
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net-a-porter.com

Full sleeves give this casual silhouette show-stopping drama.

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Giles Open-Shoulder Draped Cotton-Poplin Shirt

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$330
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matchesfashion.com

Keep these origami folds moving in a elegant direction with an equally polished pair of black trousers.

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Jonathan Simkhai Ruffled Poplin Shirt

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$325
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intermixonline.com

With billowing wide leg trousers or a printed pencil skirt, so easy to dress up for evening. 

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Tibi Stripe Shirting Off-The-Shoulder Tunic

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$345
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tibi.com

These sleeves this tunic can be worn two ways: tied or left flowy for a bell effect.

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Pixie Market Striped Wrap Kimono Shirt

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$112
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pixiemarket.com

To balance all the extra volume on this dramatic cut, pair with a skinny jean.

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