Plus-Size Button-Down Shirts

When it comes to plus-size tops, there’s one we automatically know and love—and probably have several of them already in our closets. The button-down shirt is so iconic and gone through so many important fashion iterations that it’s always a good idea to try them all. But how do you know which button-down shirts are for you? And when you find them, how do you know which ones work for which occasions? We at Dia & Co can help you find the best plus size button down shirts on the planet. 

Find Button Down Shirts for Any Occasion 

• Women’s plus size tops for work come in a variety of styles, but the button-down itself is quintessentially professional. In the past, the long sleeve button-down was one of the first separates that women wore with long pencil skirts in the early 1900s. Then the tops of button-downs got a slight makeover with puffed sleeves and ties at the neckline (AKA the secretary blouse). Today, though, these fashions are still tried and true, but they’re joined by the puffed sleeve button-down and off-the-shoulder button-down. They make great tops for pairing with all bottoms, from maxi skirts to wide leg trousers. 
• Cute button up shirts for dressy occasions come in different fabrics, like silk and satin. These types of women’s plus size button down shirts pair perfectly with matching satin or sequined skirts, creating an unconventional pairing that’s fit for wearing to cocktail parties, weddings, galas, museums and so much more. Plus, they’re perfect for year-round wear.
• Short sleeve casual button-down shirts (like camp shirts or an oxford shirt) were made for the weekends and wearing all summertime long. Particularly cute with a tennis skirt or bermuda shorts, these types of button-down shirts are made of linen, cotton, and even mesh for wearing over a bralette or cami. Boyfriend shirts that are more boxy in fit can also be worn over crop tops and with shorts in the summer. It’s all in how you style them!

How to Style Button Down Shirts

Sure, you can always wear button-down shirts alone, but we here at Dia and Co believe that your whole wardrobe should be mixable, matchable and stylable to your heart’s content. Try wearing your button-down shirts as an overlay during warmer months to keep the A/C at bay. Button-front or button-down blouses can be lighter than a cardigan but still offer the right amount of comfort, whatever the weather.

Womens oversized button down shirts can also be worn and belted as a dress. If you want additional coverage on the bottom, just wear plus-size biker shorts and add platform sandals. Very provocative but super on-trend is wearing a polished white button-down underneath a corset. This can give a seductive look that’s still appropriate for professional settings, provided you wear it with a long pencil skirt, tights and heels. 

Cute and Trendy Button Down Shirts for Today

Womens button up blouses and collared shirts come in all styles and fabrics. Some of our favorite styles of late are oversized, collared and boyfriend in fit from the likes of Madewell. These shirts are long-lasting and can be styled in so many different ways. And then, we always recommend having something fancy on-hand to either wear with stylish denim or extra-fancy skirts. Dressy plus-size button-down shirts typically have an off-shoulder or cold shoulder detailing, or something special like embroidery to stand out. It’s always great to have a special button-up blouse like this on-hand. If you’re ever in need of anything from white plus size button-down shirts or something extra fancy, our stylists can help.