How to Use button-down in a Sentence

button-down

1 of 2 adjective
  • The button-down top is even cute on its own with jeans or joggers.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Add a linen button-down or simple tank, and you're set.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
  • Swap in a button-down shirt, leather belt, and heels or loafers instead.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The button-down that works for your wardrobe will be tailored to your needs.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Johnson wore a navy blue suit and black dress shoes with a white button-down shirt.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Brady paired the watch with a dark-colored coat, button-down shirt and a black tie.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • George kept it classic in a black tux with a white button-down shirt and black bow tie.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Throw them on with a breezy blouse, a crisp button-down, or even an oversized tee.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • Why not a crisp white button-down and blazer for the office?
    — India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
  • Turner looked dapper in a black suit and gray button-down shirt.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • For a more relaxed feel, pair your button-down with denim shorts.
    — Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • This button-down shirt does a bit of everything.
    — Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • His tailored trousers were paired with a crisp white button-down and a breezy sport coat, left open.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This oversized button-down in breathable linen will feel light even in peak heat.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This classic button-down is a capsule wardrobe year-round must-have.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
  • Keep scrolling for more button-down shirts from Quince for easy summer styling.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
  • George, meanwhile, wore a navy blue suit with a pale blue button-down shirt and black leather shoes.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Looking for more oversized button-down shirts for spring?
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
  • His favorite piece from the shoot was a leather jacket worn with a brown button-down shirt.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2025
  • If a standard white button-down doesn't feel like your style, try it in black or color.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Fujikawa kept it classic with a black suit and white button-down top and black dress pants.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The two-piece set comes with a soft, rich-looking button-down top and matching shorts.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Ahead, shop and discover the eight best ways to style a white button-down shirt this spring.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Wear it over a classic button-down for a polished look, and add a belt to cinch the waist.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Pair them with a simple white tee, tank, or button-down and let the pants do the talking.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
  • Take a button-down shirt, for example.
    — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Some also feature button-down pockets that may be on one side or both sides.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • No sweating here thanks to the breathable linen of this button-down shirt that’s sure to keep him cool.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • An oversized white button-down, a white T-shirt, and a black tank top are my go-tos.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Pair it with trousers and a button-down for the office, or toss it over a black maxi dress for dinner.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025

button-down

2 of 2 noun
  • Wilde wore her roomy trousers with a more tailored blazer and a crisp white button-down.
    — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 2023-03-01
  • Meanwhile, William wore a navy blue suit with a light blue button-down, plus a dark blue tie and dark brown suede dress shoes.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2023-02-28
  • The 32-year-old star worked a black button-down naked dress over black briefs that showed off her sculpted core and toned legs.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 2023-02-27
  • Layering it over a preppy button-down and cute crewneck combo is soooo East Coast.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2023-02-23
  • This straight-fit men's blazer from Zara is great for layering over button-down shirts, polos, crewneck sweaters, or crisp t-shirts.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 2023-02-24
  • The textured, oversized button-down top comes in 12 colors, including light purple and bright peach.
    — Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 2023-03-07
  • Boys' Easter Outfits Swap your son's jeans for little-man trousers, paired with a breathable button-down in a crisp white or pastel.
    — Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 2023-02-27
  • Zophres imagined Manny taking precious care of his only white, but now-yellowed, dress shirt, modeled after an original late-1920s button-down with gathers on the sleeves and shoulder yoke.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 2023-03-07

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