Exploring The Classic White Shirt

Today’s post features one of the most classic closet items around, which is none other than a white Oxford shirt. In this particular case I’m trying out The Tailor – Proper Fit Shirt from one of my favourite Canadian brands, Power of My People.

If you’re in the market for a timeless white button up shirt, or perhaps in need of some new styling ideas for one you already have, then this post is for you!

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A closer look at The Tailor – Proper Fit Shirt
5 easy ways to style it!

A CLOSER LOOK AT
THE TAILOR – PROPER FIT SHIRT

I’ve crossed paths with a fair number of white button ups in my day and (no surprise) they’re not all created equally. Having had the opportunity to wear The Friend and The Philosopher shirts from Power of My People for the last few years, I knew that their take on a classic white Oxford, The Tailor, would be worth exploring.

Key details that stand out to me:

FIT NOTES & QUICK FACTS

FIT: The Tailor – Proper Fit is intended to have an easy-going, softly structured fit. The cut is TTS and POMP also offers lots of sizing help and model references.

Sleeve length is just right and easy to roll as needed. Cuffs have two buttons for some flexibility there too.

SIZES: Available in XXS – 3XL.

I’m wearing a Medium because I wanted a really relaxed fit but a Small would give a similar with a slightly narrower shoulder and torso. For reference I’m about 5’7 and my measurements are about 32 in bust, 27 in waist and 38 in hip. I say “about” because life = fluctuation!

PRODUCTION: Made in Canada

FABRIC: 100% Cotton, 4.4 oz, true white Oxford weave fabric. Fibres sourced from USA & Egypt, milled in Portugal. Fabric is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) approved.

This cotton is so versatile, crisp and low-maintenance, with a subtle crepe texture that adds depth and interest.

CARE: Wash cold + hang dry. Allow for approx. 3/8″ shrinkage on the length and 1/4″ total shrinkage on the width.

OPACITY: I’d say it’s 85% opaque so not very sheer. I’ll be wearing a nude bra underneath.

WRINKLE FACTOR:

Being a crisp cotton it will crease and wrinkle but not like linen or poplin. Here’s how it looked after I finished shooting, which involved lots of tucking, untucking etc.

HOW I’M STYING THIS CLASSIC WHITE OXFORD

While I’ve tried a few white button ups in the past, they’ve never had quite the right fit for what I would qualify as a true classic. This one however, is perfectly oversized without being so much shirt that it’s a struggle style.

The Tailor layers over or under with ease, tucks in any way you’d imagine and is both simple and special enough to add that ever elusive je ne sais quoi to a look.

I’m loving the casual polish it offers for working from home and can picture myself wearing this piece for many, MANY years to come. I’ve kept the styling simple with the same jeans and boots in each look so you can see how small changes make a big difference.