You may have a kaleidoscope of tops in your wardrobe, but the one you are always looking for, especially when spring and summer arrive, is that Great White Shirt. I’m not talking about the ever-present white T or cami that is no doubt on your shelf. I am referring to the versatile white top that not only pairs well with several ensembles, but also matches appropriately with every occasion. I searched from the Regalia shopping center to Chickasaw Oaks Village for options, and with the help of a few fashionable sales associates, created a grouping of shirts that could be worn with most everything, everywhere. Now to choose!
Oak Hall
Thank you to Mary Anne Young, Oak Hall, Ladies Wear sales associate. We always have fun dressing mannequins for StyleBlueprint together!
Equipment ( in silk), available at Oak Hall. Long-sleeved shirt, $204; sleeveless, $188.
(right to left) Haute Hippie, silk, $265. A.L.C., silk, $266. Both available at Oak Hall.
Lori James
I actually had the owner of this great new store, Lori James, help me find this versatile option!
Drew, silk. available at Lori James, $136.
Drew from Lori James paired with colorful jeans.
Southern Couture
Hit the jackpot on versatile great white shirts at this store. Thank you for modeling, Katy!
Leona, silk. Available at Southern Couture, $215.
Leona, tucked in.
Lavendar Brown, silk. Available at Southern Couture, $110.
Lavendar Brown from the back.
BCBGMaxazira, silk. Available at Southern Couture, $245.
Amanda Uprichard, silk. Available at Southern Couture, $198.
Vineyard Vines
A couple of classic options from this colorful and always dependable store in the Regalia shopping center. Thank you for your help, Marion!
Classic Oxford, cotton. Available at Vineyard Vines, $80.
Ellie Eyelet top, cotton. Available at Vineyard Vines, $98.
Ellie Eyelet top from the back.
Isabella
Moving west down Poplar, Jamie and the Isabella manager, Caroline, helped me find this easy-to-wear cotton top. Thank you to Caroline for modeling!
Red 23, eyelet tunic, cotton. Available at Isabella, $95.
The Pink Door
Mimi, owner of The Pink Door, knew right away that the Sarasota breezy white cotton shirt fit my request for an everything and everywhere summer top. But both of these would be a good wardrobe addition in white.
Holmes Top, Pima Zig Zag Jersey (100% Cotton). Available at The Pink Door, $88.
Sarasota top, cotton. Available at The Pink Door, $158.
Ella
Brooke and Morgan led me straight to two of their favorite white shirts that have just arrived at Ella in Chickasaw Oaks Village. Pictured here, Morgan shows me two options, one in cotton and one in silk.
BCBGMaxazira, cotton. Available at Ella, $138.
BCBGMaxazira, silk. Available at Ella, $158.
You cannot go wrong with any of these choices. If you had to pick, which ones would you choose? Maybe one in cotton and one in silk, one with a sleeve and one without … oh my, guess that means I really want to buy four great white shirts!
Learn more about these local boutiques by visiting their websites:
Oak Hall: www.oakhall.com
Lori James: www.facebook.com/shoplorijames
Southern Couture: www.facebook.com/southerncoutureboutique
Vineyard Vines: www.vineyardvines.com
Isabella: isabellamemphis.com
The Pink Door: www.thepinkdoormemphis.com
Ella: ellamemphis.com
