Fashion 10 Shirts That Go Beyond Your Basic White Button-Down By Wendy Wallace Updated on June 9, 2015 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images It goes without saying that the white button-down is a major wardrobe staple (proof: celebrity white-shirt moments through the decades). Recently though, the classic shirt has been reimagined in new, modern ways, with added embellishments, neat silhouettes, and playful flairs. Despite their new look, they do, however, still serve as a crisp topper to pair with almost anything. See below for our 10 favorites that go beyond the basic. Courtesy Peplum hems look great with skinny trousers. Sacai, $650; net-a-porter.com Courtesy A little fabric twist gives the illusion of a nipped-in waist. Zara, $70; zara.com Courtesy Half-length sleeves make it more appropriate for work and less for a backyard BBQ. Sportmax, $375; matchesfashion.com Courtesy The chambray trim gives the piece an elevated twist. Topshop, $65; topshop.com Courtesy Equipment's shirts have the best fit. Period. This one is treated with beautiful texture. Equipment, $258; modaoperandi.com Why Alexa Chung's Nautical-Inspired Outfit Works Courtesy This peplum style looks great buttoned all the way up. Co, $495; farfetch.com Courtesy The cloak detail and pointed collar read kind of goth (but in a good way). Front Row Shop, $48; frontrowshop.com Courtesy Perfectly cropped for a no-tuck look. Apiece Apart, $250; jcrew.com Courtesy A flared collar and tulip hem give this one a cool '60s vibe. Araks, $495; araks.com Courtesy Playful and pretty at the same time. Vivetta, $325; avenue32.com PHOTOS: 11 Pretty-in-Pink Pieces That Are More Tough than Girly Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit