10 of the best classic white shirts (starting at $15)

Perfect pockets

Lightweight softened shirt, $65, Loft.

Best basic

 Women's Oxford shirt, $15, Old Navy.

Wash and go

Non-Iron Tailored Fit Dress Shirt, $99, Brooks Brothers.

Long and lean

Endless shirt, $108, J.Crew.

Soft and silky

Equipment signature blouse, $275, Shopbop.

Light and airy

Fitted boyfriend linen shirt, $55, Gap.

Crisp and classic

 Classic white shirt, $29, Joe Fresh.

Borrow from the boys

 Boy Gorg poplin shirt, $72, Nasty Gal.

Cute and collarless

Linen blouse, $50, H&M.

Boardroom ready

Perfect shirt, $91, Ann Taylor

5 tips for buying the perfect white shirt

• Choose fabrics with a little bit of stretch (lycra or spandex). This combo will ensure your white shirt has both structure and movement.
• Look for quality buttons: these small details will make even an inexpensive white shirt look expensive.
• The body of the white shirt should follow your natural curves and contours without tugging, gaping or pulling. Pay attention to the bust, back and shoulder areas, they are often where unwanted stretching and buckling occurs.
• Consider the cut. If you have a large bust, look for white shirts with front darts, if you are petite, back darts will help streamline the fit. Tall? Make sure you take sleeve and body length into consideration.
• A white shirt always looks best when it's fresh and crisp. If you're not the type to dry clean or iron, invest in wrinkle free, non-iron white shirts. While they might be more expensive upfront, down the road you will save on professional steaming and cleaning.

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