Take a simple cropped white tee and your favorite pair of jeans and elevated it with styling in these five adorable ways.

If said white T-shirt has a slogan on it, all the better: that’s why I really like the 100% cotton ones by Le Mot, a brand whose basics are designed in Paris and manufactured in Portugal.

Is there any garment more humble than the white, button-down shirt? Unassuming, self-effacing and frequently overlooked, these simple shirts may be the foundation of your entire formalwear wardrobe — ...