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WIW: channeling my style icon in a crisp shirt

June 20, 2017

You may have heard me say I don't wear crisp button-up collared shirts. I used to wear them, and now they feel too formal, fussy, or business-y for my style. If I wear a collared shirt, it is more often in a silky fabric rather than a crisp cotton. And I can't recall wearing a "popped" collar--pulled up around the face--for more than a moment.
So today's outfit is a bit of a departure for me.
I bought this collared button-up shirt about a year ago, because I liked the steely gray color, and because I do really like the idea of a crisp cotton shirt. This one is made of tencel that looks and feels like a soft cotton; somehow, it does not feel too fussy to wear.
When I put it on today, I was inspired by my style icon, Linda Rodin, who is often photographed in a crisp button-up shirt with the collar popped.

Here's the resulting outfit, worn for a day off (1-3):
Cream skinny jeans (Mother, the Looker highrise, in whipping the cream); gray tencel button-up collared shirt with 3/4 sleeves (P. Taylor); navy linen knit vest (made by me); navy nubuck sneakers (Paul Green); silver-toned disk earrings and piano-wire bracelet.
My style icon, Linda Rodin, in white and black crisp collared shirts (4-5). 
Thanks for looking! I welcome any suggestions or comments you'd like to share.

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37 Comments

  • Mirjana replied 7 years ago

    Super you did it perfect I like you look with the collared button-up shirt polished and elegant and little dreaming.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Thank you, Mirjana!

  • Emily K replied 7 years ago

    The popped collar looks nice--adds a lot of structure to the shirt and outfit.  I'm one who likes the idea of a crisp, white button-up shirt but fails to execute properly.  I do not currently have one in my wardrobe but I'm always looking for the right specimen.

  • minimalist replied 7 years ago

    YES! Totally channeling Rodin. I particularly like the steel grey - white denim rendition you created.

  • Joy replied 7 years ago

    These neutral pieces are fabulous together and on you! I can see why Linda Rodin is your style icon. You look like a much younger Linda with somewhat the same face shape. You look great in dark framed specs too.

  • texstyle replied 7 years ago

    I like it a lot!  Collared shirts are great in my eye as they frame the face so nicely. Finding one in a soft fabric is wonderful and I'm always happy when I find one that works. This one is perfect on you.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Emily, yes, I empathize. I'm drawing the line at white. I've bought so many white blouses--and not worn them--that I have to keep from falling for their allure again. Colors, and perhaps not-so-crisp, it seems, can work for me.
    minimalist, thank you!
    Joy, thanks! I really like her style, and many elements of it are things I like to wear, too. Overall, her style is perhaps more dramatic and polished than mine.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Thanks, Texstyle! I like the way they frame the face, too--that's a good point.

  • replied 7 years ago

    You look elegant and sophisticated.  What a great look for you!

  • Angie replied 7 years ago

    Killer

    You ARE a style icon, Sharan. 

  • Style Fan replied 7 years ago

    Angie said it.  You are a style icon.  You look fabulous.  I also find button ups sit in my wardrobe so I stopped buying them.  I have a gorgeous (and expensive) one in my holding box.  I may pull it out one day.

  • LaPed replied 7 years ago

    WOW! 

    You are every bit as stylish as Linda, and those specs are just perfect on you.

  • replied 7 years ago

    Oh!  I love this.  You slayed it.  

  • JuniperGreen replied 7 years ago

    Fab!!!! nailed the outfit! 

  • Dianna replied 7 years ago

    Wow, perfect

  • Ginkgo replied 7 years ago

    You look absolutely stunning, every bit as good as Linda.  This is definitely an outfit to wear again.  

    I really like your hair at a longer length, it's very flattering on you. 

  • rachylou replied 7 years ago

    This is great! Channeling Linda and Firecracker at the same time!

    I'd unbutton one more button - and btw, I hate when people tell me not to button all the way up, lol. I'm a hypocrite!

  • JAileen replied 7 years ago

    That is such a great color for you. I love your outfit, and I agree that *you* are a style icon.

  • lozz_oz replied 7 years ago

    Great ensemble! Elegant + chic style.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Thank you, everyone!

    Angie, that's so sweet--thank you. I thought of you, too, while I chose the outfit. I figured you'd like it, because. . . white jeans!

    StyleFan, thanks, and I feel I should challenge you to wear that button-up shirt soon.

    LaPed, thanks. I had some very skilled style consulting in choosing these glasses (I hired Angie!).

    Gingko, thanks for the hair compliment. It's one of the inspirations I can attribute to LR, by the way.

    Rachylou, you're a riot. I started with the next button unbuttoned, and then re-buttoned it--ha ha!

    JAileen, you're too kind!

    Xtabay, Sterling, JuniperGreen, Dianna, LozzOz, thank you all for your encouragement, too!

  • Jaime replied 7 years ago

    Fantastic - I really like the sneakers here.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Thanks, Shevia!

  • Sal replied 7 years ago

    This looks fantastic - I think the drape in the gilet makes it a Firecracker look - and the sneakers.  If you wore the shirt with the jeans and a heel it would be an even bigger departure.

    The shirt suits you very well and I love the white jeans here with the dark colours.  I do not own a shirt/button down right now, I struggle to make them work.  I do own a black popover style shirt and in the past a brown/black quasi leopard print one was a favourite as was a burgundy/black fleck one.  So maybe a dark colour is the key here:)

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Sal, that's a good point about how the look would change without the drapey vest or the sneakers. I think we can have fab style without button-up shirts, but if it's a look you admire on others, as I do, perhaps it's worth a try to find one you would enjoy.

  • Suz replied 7 years ago

    OMG, GENIUS!! 

    I absolutely love this on you. I have the same sense as Sal, that the drapey vest makes it feel more "you." And the sneakers do indeed provide a nice juxtaposition of a different sort. But I love love love you in that grey and the popped collar and you wear a shirt with the best of them. 

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Thanks, Suz! You are a shirt-wearing inspiration yourself. It struck me during the day that the scarf-like shawl collar on the vest helps keep the collar up, so it's easy to wear.

  • Karie replied 7 years ago

    You look fantastic! Yes, the drapey vest makes it more you, as do the sneakers. Perfection!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Thanks, Karie!

  • Amy Isabella replied 7 years ago

    Stunning! You look every inch as chic, sophisticated and elegant as Linda.

  • Ledonna N. replied 7 years ago

    Yes you did a great interpretation while still looking like the iconic Firecracker that we know. Love that vest.

  • skylurker replied 7 years ago

    Ooh, I love this on you - yeah, ok, I love shirts in general. Unfortunate you're not into shirts, because they love you.
    The popped collar looks very chic with earrings and hair up.

  • Runcarla replied 7 years ago

    Isn't it fun when you see yourself 'out there'?  I can understand why Linda's style and look would inspire you, but I love even more how you made it your own.  This is a great look and I'm glad you posted.

  • merwoman replied 7 years ago

    Oh yes -nailed it!!

  • Angie replied 7 years ago

    (YES. You had me with the white jeans.....)

  • Christina F. replied 7 years ago

    You look so... cool! There's no other way to describe it. Great work!

  • jill58 replied 7 years ago

    I love Linda Rodin but you look so much more like her than I do!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Thanks, everyone!
    Skylurker, who knows--maybe my style will involve to include more shirts.

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Welcome to my style blog. Dressing is something all of us do each day, but for me it is also a hobby. I like to find new ways to wear the clothes I have, make new clothes to add to my wardrobe (yes, sewing is another hobby!), shop for clothes, read and discuss fashion. Following You Look Fab has fueled my interest in taking outfit pictures to see where I've been and to get different perspectives on style. Thanks for joining me. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.