One of my very favorite closet staples is a crisp, classic button down. Whether you get one in clean white or go preppy in blue + white stripes, button-downs are a wardrobe essential you can wear so many different ways! Layer them under sweaters or dresses, style them with casual shorts over a swimsuit for a pool day, tuck it into a pencil skirt for work… the list goes on!

Here are just a few ways to inspire you the next time you pull out one of your button-down shirts. Everything in this collage (with the exception of the flag sweater) is under $100! Shop each look below, and stay tuned for more ideas on how to style your favorite closet staples in the next One Piece, Four Ways…