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don't wait too long!

Susan Wagner — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:43:06 -0500

Last year the Design Edition pieces sold out almost immediately, and even now some of the shirts are only available online in a small range of sizes.

These are NOT pieces that will make it to the six week markdown.

There are a couple of strategies for the white shirt: be discerning about what you buy (opt for VERY good quality rather than than a cheap alternative) and make sure the fit is perfect, even if that means tailoring. And then make it work for you -- if you never tuck anything else, wear your white shirt untucked; if you're not a button-down kind of girl, look for a sharp white tunic or popover instead. Don't force it; the perfect white shirt is the one that is perfect for YOU, not some ideal of perfection.

One thing I really liked about the Phillip Lim shirts is that they are a substantial cotton, heavy enough NOT to be see-through or to require a layer, which is always nice. And no, they're not really for hanging out in the hot midday sun, but that's what a great white tee or tank is for, right?

Right.

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the white shirt

chalkhome — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:38:50 -0500

I also have mixed feelings about THE white shirt. I do own a few, being thin I freeze in them w/o an undershirt so I only wear them in the heat of summer. The color and fabric is good protection from the blazing rays that burn yet are a light layer. They usually don't fit well on my frame [long and lean] so I roll up the sleeves, belt or let it hang out, and wear w/ a fem skirt or jeans. I like too mix ruffles and straight lines or high and low. Sandie look for images of Caroline Herrera she wears her staple ! white shirts for evening w floor legnth skirts. Oh and the GAP showcasing the designers? just wonderful,wait till the end of the season and get these collector pieces at their deep sales.

I feel like white blouses

debawriter — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:04:18 -0500

I feel like white blouses look sloppy on me...they always bunch up and wrinkle and I look slobbish.

Is it just me? Or are there tricks to avoid this dilemma?

That said, I found that Brooks Brothers has a cotton blend they use in their white shirts, which keeps the shirt's shape and fights wrinkles. Strangely enough, I found this out at my local Goodwill. My local GW is in an upscale part of town and attracts the cast-offs of the rich and fabulous, so I shop there often. Awhile back, I found a well-tailored Brooks Brothers modified tuxedo like white blouse, which is fab. And it was $3.99.

I love wearing it with cowboy boots to take the Brooks Brothers edge off.

But meanwhile, IS there a trick to avoid the white blouse sloppy look?

Debbie

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Personal shopper?

Angella — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:54:51 -0500

You are my style inspiration. Are you coming to SF in July? If so, can you hold my hand and show me what to wear?

I NEED HELP.