I'm a Fashion Editor—I Reach For This Effortless Wardrobe Essential When I Don't Know What to Wear

You know those mornings when you're either running late or in a style rut and unsure what to wear? As a mom of two, I have had my fair share of these days. When I encounter them, I have found that there is one wardrobe essential I can reach for that offers a stylish solution: a blue button-down shirt. The classic piece is incredibly easy to style in a pinch.
To give the blue button-down an effortless feel, I usually pair it with jeans and a chic shoe style like boots, sneakers, or flats. To help you get inspired, I rounded up nine standout ideas that use the same outfit formula. Keep scrolling to peruse and shop each look. You can thank me later.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on Wholesale Replica Bag trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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