"whatever you want it to be, that white shirt"

As I'm going through my closet deciding what garment to write about this week I come to the white section of my colour organized closet and smile at the sight of seven renditions of an all too similar white button up shirt. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not one to hoard seven of the same thing especially with my fairly limited closet and drawer space. Normally I would consider which of these similar shirts I could donate from my closet and I come to realize, I've worn all of these in the last 3 months (which is usually a good "throw away" benchmark). 
Boyfriend cut, tailored, cotton, silk, full collar, mock neck... the list goes on and on...  I can't deny my love for each of these styles and the "blank canvas" that they create for the remainder of my outfit and styling selections. 

Dressing them up...  

Top Left: Source: CarolinesMode.com, via: Pinterest

Bottom Left: Burberry London (www.net-a-porter.com/)

Center: Carolina Herrera- Classic Cotton Blouse (www.saksfifthavenue.com/)

Right: Source: Melissa Weiler, via: Pinterest

Or enjoying keeping it casual....

Left: Silence and Noise Tucked and Shirred Button Down Shirt (www.urbanoutfitters.com) Source: Sincerely Jules

1st (top) Right: Everyday Collared Shirt- Forever21 (forever21.com)

2nd Right: Fitted Boyfriend Shirt- GAP (www.gapcanada.ca)

3rd Right: Source: Filippa K, via: Pinterest

4th Right: JCrew Boy Cotton Shirt (www.net-a-porter.com)

Now I know I'm new in this fashion world therefore I must admit I'm making these realizations while standing on the shoulders of giants. Looking at women like Carolina Herrera who have been paying tribute to the white shirt since before I was even born I must acknowledge for shedding light on the classic and the long lasting nature of this closet essential. 

See this eloquent woman speak the words I could not on this timeless piece in fashion in the Vogue UK Film Exclusive below.

"The beauty of the white shirt is that it's so versatile, and whatever you want it to be, that white shirt,  becomes" 

- Carolina Herrera