Dorathy Bachor Gives the Classic White Shirt and Denim Combo a Fresh Update

There is a reason a white shirt and denim jeans remain such a reliable fashion pairing. You can keep things simple, dress them up, or add a few accessories to give the combination a completely different feel. Dorathy Bachor recently showed us another way to wear the classic pairing, and we are taking notes.

The reality TV star styled an unbuttoned white button-down shirt over a black camisole, creating an easy layered look without making it feel too casual. She tucked the shirt into high-waisted, dark-wash wide-leg denim jeans, which came with an asymmetrical belted waist overlay and utility pocket detail for added character.

The beauty of pairing denim with a white shirt is that both pieces give you plenty of room to experiment. A dark wash keeps the jeans sleek, while the white shirt gives you a simple base that works with a camisole, fitted vest or tank top underneath. Leaving the shirt open, as Dorathy did, is also an easy way to make the outfit feel relaxed.

Dorathy Bachor demonstrating how metallic footwear and unique waistline details elevate a classic white shirt and denim outfit.

If you are wondering how to style a white shirt, this is a good place to start. Wear it open over a camisole, knot it at the waist, tuck it fully into jeans, or leave a few buttons undone for a more relaxed finish. With high-waisted wide-leg denim, you can also tuck in the front of the shirt to define your waist while allowing the rest to fall naturally.

Dorathy finished the look with metallic gold open-toe heels, a pendant necklace and stacked wrist cuffs. The gold accessories gave the denim a dressier touch, showing how easily you can take a white shirt and jeans from daytime dressing to an evening look by switching up…