The blue button-down is fashion’s new-age staple and here's are our top picks

From boardroom basic to street-style icon, the humble blue button-down shirt has officially had its glow-up.

Aug 29, 2025 | by Eden Noronha

Once relegated to corporate uniforms and Monday meetings, the blue button-down has emerged as an unexpected style hero. It’s been spotted on runways, in front rows, and across sidewalks from Paris to Copenhagen. And here’s the thing; it really snuck up on us. One moment, it was a familiar old shirt style that you rarely noticed, and the next, it’s everywhere. Think of it as the cooler, more laidback sibling of the crisp white shirt: versatile, chic, and just the right amount of undone. Whether you’re giving off-duty Italian holiday or minimalist Scandi, it’s delivering fuss-free polish with a breezy twist.

The cool factor is in the colour

Blue carries an innate calm, which is probably why the shirt feels so wearable. If blue denim pairs with literally everything, why wouldn’t its buttoned-up counterpart? The magic lies in its neutrality. It works as a canvas against statement textures, pops of colour, or layered tailoring. Luxury houses from Bottega to The Row have been reworking it in oversized silhouettes and luxe fabrics, cementing its spot on the trend map.

The internet co-sign

Naturally, fashion’s loudest voices have taken note. From Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid to Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid, the blue shirt is everywhere—styled over lace slips, tucked into neon trousers, or left casually open with a bralette peeking through. Influencers and editors alike are remixing it into their wardrobes, proving its appeal stretches from workwear classic to artsy-chic poster child.

One shirt, endless moods

The beauty of the blue button-down is its versatility. It can swing from boardroom to brunch with just a few styling tweaks. Pair it with a maxi skirt for instant drama, or layer it over a slip dress to turn something evening-ready into easy daywear. Tuck it into bold, colourful trousers when you want polished but playful, or knot it at the waist with denim on your off-duty days. For a sharper spin, button it right to the top and let chunky jewellery do the talking. And my personal favourite? Leave a few buttons open at the bottom, add a textured tote for your daily essentials, and balance it out with wide-legged trousers, sunnies, and flats—a formula I swear by for everyday chic.

Blue button-downs to shop now

Bottega Veneta Blue Compact Cotton Shirt, ₹95,490