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Byrdie / Quince
Enter: the classic denim shirt.
And like your favorite pair of jeans, it’ll get softer and comfier with time.
And the cuffed sleeves can be rolled for a laid-back look.
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If you ask us, the fabric is perfection too.
Wear it buttoned up with a pair of leggings or unbuttoned over a crop top with fitted joggers.
You could also style it with a high-waisted skirt ordress pants.
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We like that a bit of elastane is woven into the cotton to add some stretch.
We like how the regular fit can be worn on its own or layered over a tank or turtleneck.
You could even throw it on over a swimsuit.
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We love how the distressed wash and pearl-finished buttons create a juxtaposition of ruggedness and Western glam.
We also like how the back darts create a slightly tailored fit.
It’s made of lyocell, a semi-synthetic fabric with incredible softness and breathability.The fabric is even mildly stretchy.
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This shirt is not only soft but also airy, with an effortless, easy-to-wear silhouette.
We’d rock the oversized cut over a simple tank, crop top, or baby tee.
It’s also a perfect outer layer for an athleisure outfit, like yoga pants and a sports bra.
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The oversizedyet not too boxycut is the ideal outer layer to wear over a cami or tucked-in tee.
We can’t get enough of this top-rated best-seller.
We also think the drapey silhouette and medium distressed wash are just about perfect.
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To dress up a denim shirt, choose fancier or professional-looking bottoms and accessories.
Miranda recommends tucking the shirt in and adding a belt.
“I love a brown leather belt with a chunky Western-style buckle,” she says.
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“You could also do a thick white belt and white shoes to tie it all together.”
The most tried-and-tested way tosoften denimshirts is to soak them in white vinegar.
Soak it in a water-vinegar solution for about an hour, then launder it as usual.
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Fabric softener can also work.
Don’t want to wash your new denim shirt just yet?
Alsulaiman suggests tossing it in the dryer with a damp towel.
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Sela SK, Nayab-Ul-Hossain AKM, Rakib MSI, Niloy MKH.
Improving the functionality of raw cotton: simultaneous strength increases and additional multi-functional properties.Heliyon.
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Accessed April 5, 2024. https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access-pdfs/identifying-the-shrinkage-properties-of-cotton-polyester-spandex-denim-fabrics-of-different-fiber-content.pdf.
Zhang S, Chen C, Duan C, et al.
Regenerated cellulose by the Lyocell process, a brief review of the process and properties.
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March 13, 2018.
Accessed April 5, 2024. https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/regenerated-cellulose-by-the-lyocell-process-a-brief-review-of-the-process-and-properties/.
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