Women's Shirts

Weave settles how a shirt behaves long before the cut does. Poplin is a flat plain weave that stays crisp and holds a sharp collar line; twill runs a diagonal rib that drapes heavier and resists creasing; oxford is a basket weave in thicker yarns, coarser to the touch and softening with wear. Cut takes over from there: fitted and tailored shirts follow the waist, relaxed and boyfriend shapes skim it, and oversized shirts run long enough to wear open over everything.

Collars run from classic point and spread through to button-down and stand, with cuffs single-button, double or elasticated. Tunics and shirt dresses extend the same construction past the hip. Cotton and cotton blends carry most of the range; linen wears cool in heat, while silk and viscose, often woven as satin, fall closer to the body. Buttons are mother-of-pearl or covered.