

When putting a sweater on top of your black shirt, the layers of the outfit give dimension to the whole look. Even if the shirt has some details are in shade similar to black, they are likely to stay unnoticed.

See, we often lose details are in black-colored items. Putting on a sweater on top of your black button-up is a great way to keep warm in colder weather, but it’s also an amazing opportunity to add depth to your black shirt. We suggest you couple it with a dull-colored jacket to bring the outfit together for an exquisite club look. White jeans, on the other hand, work really well with black button-ups, especially if the shirt is casual. You can go with a lighter shade of blue jeans, but be mindful as it can look tacky. Shoot for a slim fit, shorter cut one.įor the jeans, we’d suggest slim fit, as for the color, the basic dark blue, grey and black will do the trick just fine. The fit of the shirt is key, and you should own the proper type of button up. This can be a nice look, but it can also end as a disaster. With casual wear on the rise, we’ve seen a lot of good and bad black button-up looks.ĭepending on the style that you are pulling off, a black shirt can make you look more elegant, appear taller, and overall give off a different perception of you. Wearing a Black Button Up with Casual Outfits While elegant, we don’t recommend you wear them with a tuxedo, or in a formal office setting, as they have a more casual vibe.

When wearing a black button up, it will most likely be for a casual event – going out for drinks, casual Friday in the office (or any other day… it’s the 21st century), or just a simple dinner with friends.īlack button up shirts doesn’t work well in formal settings. It mitigates the look How to Wear a Black Button Up Shirt Photograph by REISS Depending on the style that you’re going for you can go with white jeans, white trousers or white chinos, but if you decide to pair it with white trousers, go for a more off-white color. Yes, a black shirt can be paired with white pants.
