It’s time to get shirty

Your favourite button-down collared shirt is set to be your wardrobe hero for spring, says Amy Norbury.

HOW can I wear thee? Let me count the ways… one of the most versatile, hard-working wardrobe items known to man is finally having its rightful moment in the fashion spotlight. That’s right, the humble buttondown is here to be the star of springtime dressing across the board. As many designers are embracing the ethos of sustainability, there’s been an overarching return to simplicity on the catwalks. We’re not talking about a complete blackout on all things fanciful and decorative, rather what we have seen is a return to classic wardrobe staples, as the message of “buy less; buy better” gets reiterated across the board…