Back to Basics: White Button Up

It's nearly impossible to talk staple pieces without mentioning Alexander Wang--but why wouldn't you want to mention Mr. Wang anyway? Everything that he does is perfect, and I'm perfectly happy to celebrate that.

Last week I mentioned my affinity for my new black trousers. Well, the same cannot necessarily be said about my feelings for the white  button up. I know it's classic and appropriate for almost any sartorial situation, but it's just not a look I can rock without looking like a waitress. At least, that's how I've always felt--which I why I decided to take it on for my second installment of the back to basics series.

I love a good challenge and to be honest, like everyone else, I have a fair few white button ups (or downs) in my closet. Having put them in the waitress-style rut (note: I'm not hating on waitresses! I swear! Not to mention that most restaurants in our town actually have much more fashion-forward uniform options for their ladies. It's just a specific mental image, I can't help it) it helped me to restyle them in the infinite Internet wardrobe. The requisite white button down with probably making an appearance on my self sooner than you realize.

Another note: You may have noticed that I like to slut-things-up with miniskirts. I make no apologies for my love of the miniskirt.