Week 3 of How to Create the Perfect Eco Wardrobe looks at the classic white shirt. A crisp organic cotton shirt in your desired style and cut, will sort out any women's wardrobe crisis in an instant. From work to play, dressy to casual, a white shirt will always look appropriate for any given occasion and with the right accessories you can interpret trends and display your personality with great aplomb! As Meg Ryan proved in the film, You've Got Mail, a good quality, simple white shirt is sometimes all you need to look sophisticated and stylish.
Pintuck Poplin Shirt - People Tree (pictured above)
Made in India (International Fair Trade Association)
Organic and fair trade cotton
The pintuck detailing and gathering at the shoulders creates a flattering and feminine look in this shirt which is made by Assisi. Assisi Garments was established by Franciscan nuns and provides employment for disadvantaged women in India. People Tree's growing popularity has led Assisi to increase their staff size from 5 to 150!
Purchase at People Tree for £34 (also available in black)
Tea Blouse - Stewart + Brown
Made in USA
Organic tissue cotton
The perfect little lightweight shirt for summer! This tea blouse looks gorgeous worn with cute shorts or skirts but would look just as good worn with sleek trousers for work.
Purchase at Stewart Brown for US$186
Bib Front Shirt - Article 23
Made in India (World Fair Trade Organisation)
Organic Cotton
This classy white shirt comes from French label, Article 23 which is named after Article 23 of the Declaration of Human Rights. What better name and way to convey the company's strong beliefs about producing stylish pieces without compromising the rights of the people who make the garments. Create an elegant look by wearing this great shirt with simple tailored black pants, stilettos, opulent looking earrings and a slick of red lipstick!
Purchase at Bochica for £65
Pintuck Blouse - Stewart + Brown
Made in USA
Organic pima cotton
With Victorian-esque 'pintucked accents through the body' of the shirt and loose sleeves with sweet button cuffs, this blouse would look great for both formal and casual occasions.
Purchase at Stewart Brown for US$154 (available in black, grey and night shadow also)
Poplin Tunic Shirt - People Tree
Made in India (IFAT)
Organic and fair trade cotton
I love how versatile and confused this top is! Is it a shirt, is it a dress? Who cares! It looks cool and is made ethically (love the side pockets and flared cuffs). Wear with skinny jeans, stockings, leggings or accessorise with a long necklace or wide belt as seen in the picture. Anyway will look great.
Purchase at Rococo for £40
WEAR YOUR WHITE SHIRT FOR ANY OCCASION
Work - Classic: black pants, black heels, silver jewellery
Work - Feminine: pencil skirt, sleeves rolled up, statement necklace
Work - Suit up: worn with suit or underneath a sleek blazer
Weekend - Parisien Chic: black cigarette leg pants, black ballet flats, sunglasses
Weekend - Fun: jeans and brightly coloured 'look at me' shoes
Summer - Leggy: short skirt or shorts, gladiator sandals
Casual - Warmth: cardigans or jumpers worn over the top
Evening - Waist Land: wide belt over shirt with pencil skirt
Meg Ryan - Black wool vest over or black blazer, grey skirt and stockings
Annie Hall - Dark vest, chunky tie and tan pants
ACCESSORIES
Personalise a plain white shirt with accessories in your favourite colours and patterns that compliment your style and shape.
Belts - Wide belts worn over shirt
Necklaces - Big chunky statement necklaces for a unique look, vintage pearls for a formal dressy look or long pendants for more casual looks.
Bracelets / Watches - from slimline silver watches and bracelets to eclectic mixed bracelets and chunky gold cuffs, who knew bracelets could change up a look so much?
NATURAL WAYS TO KEEP WHITES WHITE
Ensure your white shirt has longevity by looking after it and maintaining its whiteness and brightness!
Wash in very hot water
1/2 cup lemon juice added to rinse cycle
1/2 cup vinegar added to rinse cycle (water softener)
1/2 cup of baking soda to regular washing product (e.g, soap nuts)
Let white clothes and fabrics dry naturally in the sun if you can
Technorati Tags: Organic Cotton White Shirts, People Tree White Shirts, Stewart + Brown
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar