How to Style a Shirt: Fashion Do's and Don'ts

Silvana Patrick
by Silvana Patrick
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In this style guide, I’m going to show you some do’s and don’ts when it comes to putting an outfit together.


We’ll be looking at how to style a shirt, so it’s flattering, complementary, and doesn’t age you.


Pussy bow blouse outfit

1. Pussy bow blouse

A pussy bow blouse with a suit is a classic but can look too serious and actually age you.

Pussy bow blouse outfit

Swap the suit for your favorite jeans, open up one button, lighten up the accessories, and finally, style the strings in a more modern way.


You can wear a vest top underneath the sheer shirt if you like, but I’m just wearing it over a black bra to give the outfit a sexy little touch.


2. Two-piece suit

Two-piece suit outfit

A halter-neck top in a busy print can make even someone with small breasts look bigger.

Two-piece suit outfit

To fix that, wear a plain dark tank top underneath instead.


This outfit shows that the suit can be the focal point of the outfit. A busy, printed shirt isn’t necessary for a minimal look like this. Less can be more.

Two-piece suit outfit

A button-down is office-friendly but looks too serious outside of it.

Two-piece suit outfit

Relax the look by adding a Breton t-shirt and colorful pretty sandals. A striped bag to accessorize ties in with the Breton top.


How to style a shirt

There we have three do’s and don’ts for styling a shirt.


Follow these tips to put together a stylish outfit and not fall into the trap of wearing something that won’t look good on you.


Check out my 10 Styling Tricks to Create a Sleek Outfit Every Time and leave a comment down below if you enjoyed this post.

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