The old rule that a button-down must have buttons on the collar points (similar to a men’s Oxford shirt) isn’t really enforced in modern womenswear. In fact, button-down and button-up are used ...

you'll typically find a button-down collar on an Oxford-cloth or broadcloth shirt. But, casual or not, collar buttons are there for a reason - and more often than not they should buttoned.

we've curated a guide with the best white button-down for you. Our top overall choice is the Eileen Fisher Washed Organic Cotton Poplin Collar Shirt for its Goldilocks fit — not too tight ...