Jennifer Lopez wore it to a dance studio. Sabrina Carpenter wore it in her new "Manchild" music video. A button-down shirt knotted at the waist might be the easiest thing you wear all summer, but somehow, it still manages to feel like a moment. Suddenly, a basic shirt turns into something with a little personality. Throw it on over a bikini, tie it, and call it a beach look. You could also wear it with denim shorts and sneakers for an iced coffee run.
The trick works because it doesn’t try too hard. A crisp white or striped Oxford knotted loosely over your midriff says, “I didn’t plan this”—even if you absolutely did. As a sunscreen fanatic, I also love that it covers up your shoulders and arms from the sun without overheating or lugging around an extra layer. Clearly, Lopez and Carpenter both know the power of a simple styling trick. Scroll down to see their interpretations of the easy-to-copy trend.
How J.Lo and Sabrina Carpenter Wear Knotted Button-Down Shirts
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