Move over, Little Black Dress: The Long White Shirt is here!

In February, while attending WINN, ATS, and MAGIC in Las Vegas (accessories shows for wholesale and retail vendors), I was overwhelmed by all of the fabric patterns and designs ranging from large and small floral prints to tie-dye and batiks. But amidst all of the visual chaos, I also noticed something that seemed to appear consistently throughout the show—that is, the clean, white blouse. [caption id="attachment_1586" align="alignleft" width="272"] Outfit credit: Kenneth Cole[/caption] Fashion enthusiasts always talk about the "little black dress" as being an important staple in one's wardrobe; I do not disagree, but I also believe that the "little white shirt" is just as important. I don't know what I would do without my white shirts. My go-to blouse is my white collared long sleeved, long blouse that I can wear over my leggings and jeans. As a matter of fact, I can wear it with everything. Boring? Never! I always try to layer on some great jewelry or a fun scarf or a belt. I will also wear solid tights or leggings to add contrast and interest. I love the way our model wears the red belt and red heels with the white blouse in this shot for our spring look book . Not all white blouses are created equal, as you know. At the shows, I saw a full range of styles and textures—everything from collared white blouses that were crisp and wrinkle-free—to natural cottons with lavish embroidery. There were classic tailored styles to "boho" loose and oversized. I love the oversized boyfriend shirt, a current trend, worn by Kiera Knightley. In the recent March VOGUE there were several white shirts that I noticed, confirming the never-out-of-style white blouse. There seems to be a white blouse for everyone's taste and style, from winter to summer. I think the little white blouse is all about how you wear it and what accessories you pair with it to make the style statement you want. Do you have a favorite white blouse? What is your style? How do you take a white blouse from boring to extraordinary?