I Live in NYC, and My Colleague Is in L.A., But We Both Love This $128 Top

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Deciding what to shop for in the summer can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. Do you go the safe route and invest in staple pieces? Or do you take a risk and try a new micro-trend? And why do you have to pick just one way to shop for the summer? If you’re anything like our editors, it’s safe to guess that you want anything you buy to satisfy your cravings fully and be both trendy and timeless. Luckily for you, there’s one stylish summer staple that manages to bridge that gap: the tropical button-down shirt. Tropical prints have made a triumphant comeback in spring/summer 2022 collections, but if the idea of wearing this print makes you think of those oversize menswear shirts, you’re not alone. Former iterations of this staple were far from chic, but as usual, our very own Who What Wear Collection is solving style dilemmas you didn’t even know existed. 

And if you’re still dubious about how a tropical-print button-down could be chic, much less a must-have for the summer, prepare to be proven wrong. Ahead, our very own editor in chief, Kat Collings, and I are test-driving the trend by trying on and styling Who What Wear Collection’s Kiki Button-Down Vacation Shirt. Keep reading for our reviews and some styling inspiration that’s bound to make you fall in love with this summer staple.

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Kat Collings in the Kiki Button-Down Vacation Shirt

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Kat’s Review: "Every summer, I get the urge to liven up my look a bit, but it’s easier said than done for a girl who is usually in neutrals. How do I look summery and fun in browns, tans, white, and black? Well, the answer lies in this shirt. It has a tropical nod without feeling out of place in the city. The slightly oversize silhouette is easy, and the second you step outside your door, people will compliment you. Im obsessed! I styled it with trousers for an office look, but how cute would it be with denim shorts and chunky fisherman sandals for a laid-back look?”

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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman in the Kiki Button-Down Vacation Shirt

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Jasmine’s Review: "I must preface this by saying that I’m not normally a fan of button-down shirts because they don’t always fit my larger bust, and I find them harder to style. But that’s not the case with Who What Wear Collection’s Kiki Button-Down Vacation Shirt. First, the fit is immaculate. There was none of that button bulging, and it has a perfect waist-length hemline. The fabric is breathable, making it ideal for a sweltering summer in New York or a tropical destination. What I also love about this top is that, despite being a tropical print, it’s perfect for everyday wear. You can style it with jeans or trousers for a work-friendly look, or you can tie it over a bikini or slip skirt for a vacation outfit. The possibilities are endless with this top.”

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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Freelance Fashion Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.