Six of the Best
Ruffle front button shirt, £35 by Limited Collection at Marks and Spencer

Ruffle front button shirt, £35 by Limited Collection at Marks and Spencer

Inspired by Left Bank chic, this pretty shirt has a distinct artisan feel with its ruffle front, Nehru collar, bell sleeve and smock hemline. Go smart with a stovepipe pant or kick back with a relaxed short.

Available from: Marks and Spencer

Six of the Best White Shirts

This week, we're going back to basics with that wardrobe essential: The Classic White Shirt. To steer the buying process, here's a handy checklist.

White shirts shall be:
· Crisp (starch? hell yes!)
· Whiter than white (Ecover won't cut it - think bleaching agent)
· *Immaculately* ironed
· Replaced annually (greying cuffs? no indeed).

Wear with statement denims for a look that's perennially stylish; follow Mrs Beckham's lead and team with pencil skirt and leather waspie; get sexy in the city with a razor sharp trouser suit or add smart shorts for quintessential spring chic. If you're feeling brave wear with pants à la Sienna (but we really wouldn't recommend it).

This feature was published in February 2007.
 

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