{"id":99536,"date":"2016-08-13T08:19:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-13T13:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=99536"},"modified":"2020-12-20T15:14:30","modified_gmt":"2020-12-20T21:14:30","slug":"womens-work-shirts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/womens-work-shirts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 alternatives to the classic white work shirt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>When it comes to women&#8217;s work shirts, the trim and tailored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/emmy-rossum-steal-her-style\/\">white button-down<\/a>&nbsp;is known to clock some serious mileage. As a neutral staple,&nbsp;it makes&nbsp;dressing for the office as easy as grab and go. We gravitate towards the basics&nbsp;for their endless mix and match value, but it&#8217;s also easy&nbsp;to get stuck in a uniform rut that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, there are tons of slight variations&nbsp;just&nbsp;as&nbsp;effortless&nbsp;and interchangeable as our tried-and-true go-to. The problem is, sometimes, we&#8217;re just too busy or stuck in our ways to notice the amazing alternatives. Who wants to be worrying about what to wear to work once you&#8217;re finally home for the day or enjoying a well-deserved weekend?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The small shift in updating your work wear can have big advantages, though. Maybe a simple wardrobe change can be just the mid-week pick-me-up you need. Or maybe a little attention to help you stand out for that new position could be good. We&#8217;re here to give you a handful of options that offer the same ease as your trusty white work shirt&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;with just a little twist to help you shine in the break room and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women&#8217;s work shirts: 5 we love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The poplin shirt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-poplin.jpg\" alt=\"Women&#039;s work shirts: striped poplin shirt with mandarin collar\" class=\"wp-image-127120\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-poplin.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-poplin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-poplin-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Striped Shirred Popover Shirt, $23.99, GAP<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you minimize or eliminate the button front altogether, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gap.com\/browse\/product.do?pid=400756002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the poplin<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> is an updated alternative to the silhouette you&#8217;re used to. Look for a mandarin collar, pin-tucked bib front or other details that help differentiate this shirt from your standard version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The tunic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-tunic.jpg\" alt=\"Women&#039;s work shirts: tunic with collar\" class=\"wp-image-127121\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-tunic.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-tunic-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-tunic-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/1nh256k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donna Karan Long Sleeve Tunic, $47.25 (on sale), Last Call<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Play with the proportions of your work attire by teaming a slim trouser with a little bit longer length on top. Tunics provide a little bit more comfort, with the same amount of polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Wrap&nbsp;Front Top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-wrap.jpg\" alt=\"Collared wrap front top \" class=\"wp-image-127122\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-wrap.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-wrap-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-wrap-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Buttoned Front Surplice Wrap Striped Top, $13, SHEIN<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap silhouettes can be a great way to change up your shape in a very chic way. Pair with a pencil skirt or slim-cut trousers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The boxy linen top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-linen.jpg\" alt=\"Boxy linen top for work\" class=\"wp-image-127124\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-linen.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-linen-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-linen-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/1nh256k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bell-Sleeve Striped Linen Shirt, $34.65 (on sale), Last Call<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural summer alternative is a cool, linen top and this boxy iteration is an ultra-contemporary alternative to all those buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The shirt dress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-dress.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow shirt dress\" class=\"wp-image-127125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-dress.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-dress-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-dress-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/tka9hnn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1901 Tie Waist Shirtdress, $71.04, Nordstrom<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You just can&#8217;t give up the button up, can you? It&#8217;s cool, this fits the&nbsp;bill. Extend your cuffed and&nbsp;collared love down the hem with an equally classic shirt dress. Seems like a no-brainer, but you didn&#8217;t have this in your closet already, did you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to women&#8217;s work shirts, the trim and tailored white button-down&nbsp;is known to clock some serious mileage. As a neutral staple,&nbsp;it makes&nbsp;dressing for the office as easy as grab and go. We gravitate towards the basics&nbsp;for their endless mix and match value, but it&#8217;s also easy&nbsp;to get stuck in a uniform rut that&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/womens-work-shirts\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 alternatives to the classic white work shirt<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":854,"featured_media":127126,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[28,295,137],"class_list":["post-99536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-dresses","tag-tops-blouses","tag-work-wear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":127126,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/womens-work-shirts-fi-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/854"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99536\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}