The Versatility of Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt

The Oxford Cloth Button-Down shirt (OCBD) is one of those garments that sits somewhere between formal and casual. Technically it’s a dress shirt, but in reality it behaves more like a sports shirt. You can wear it with a suit, with jeans, under a blazer, or even with shorts. When worn without a tie, no matter how you style it, it adds a relaxed, casual tone to an outfit. It’s a really versatile wardrobe staple, and below are some photos in case you need a bit of inspiration on how to wear it.

Aryton Senna

Steve McQueen

Berg & Berg

The Anthology

Poszetka

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B.N. Tailor

Rober Redford

Pierce Brosnan

Paul Newman

IG: stephoncarson

Blugiallo

Paul Newman

IG: emanuelefavarin

Natalino

Gitman Vintage

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