A simple white button down is a staple in any wardrobe. Dress it up with a midi skirt or really funky pants and heels, or dress it down by layering it underneath a slinky dress – or even just pairing it with your favorite jeans or over tights.

Let’s look at the timeless moments of white button downs that prove you can be the star of the show every once in a while in just this simple look:

Marilyn Monroe

Sharon Tate

Lady Diana

Carolina Herrera

Fouzia Aman