The Transeasonal Staple You Can Pick Up at H&M and Pretend Is Really Expensive

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As a fashion editor, I confess I own a lot of clothes. But I can tell you with conviction that there are only a small number of staples versatile enough to be consistently worn year-round and remain chic and on-trend no matter the season. One of these staples is striped button-down shirts. The effortless basic has long been a wardrobe essential for the fashion set, and this season we're seeing celebrities and influencers embrace the nonchalant yet polished appeal of the striped shirt by leaning into the minimalist aesthetic that has dominated the past few seasons. 

The cool thing about striped shirts—aside from the fact that they're easy to style—is that you'll find the basic in designer retailers as often as you'll spot it at all your favorite affordable mall brands, making it easy to look fashion-forward no matter your budget. And almost every person under the sun can look amazing in a blue-and-white striped button-down.

Throw a striped shirt on with a miniskirt and tank top while the temps are still sweltering, and when fall rolls around, style it with your favorite relaxed wide-leg jeans. The styling possibilities are endless, and so are the overwhelming number of striped shirts on the market. That's why I'm bringing you the download on which ones are worth buying. There's something for every budget.

H&M always has a great selection of chic striped button-down shirts.

I already own The Will Oversized Shirt in white, but I can't wait to get it in stripes.

This beige hue will work with practically everything in your wardrobe.

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This oversize silhouette works so well with everything from jeans to swimsuits.

The perfect shirt to take you from work to the weekend.

This one is currently at the top of my H&M cart.

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@tylynnnguyen

I've spotted this chic Vince button-down on a variety of It girls.

The fashion elite can't get enough of Frankie Shop's iterations.

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@sasha.mei

This Marie Marot x J.Crew collab is perfection.

This khaki shade is surprisingly versatile.

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The Gap is another great place to score great button-downs at decent prices.

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Add a white tank and black slip skirt for one chic-looking outfit.

I love the idea of teaming this with relaxed denim and pink ballet flats.

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@fakerstrom

Very thin and subtle stripes work perfectly too.