How to Use button-down in a Sentence
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Next to the fan—was that…? Name, a man in a white button-down shirt barked out.
—Hazlitt, 24 Jan. 2024
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Dress them up with a button-down, or down with a white T-shirt.
—Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023
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Galindo was first to walk in, dressed in a blue button-down.
—Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 24 June 2023
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The style is sleek enough to pair with many winter looks, from a sweater dress to jeans and a button-down shirt.
—Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2023
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It can be worn in an array of ways like a loose button-down dress.
—Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
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Rocky wore a shimmery grey suit with a crisp white button-down and black tie.
—Jacorey Moon, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
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The singer paired the suit with an open-collar white button-down and snakeskin white boots.
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
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Men should wear a button-down shirt and jeans or khaki pants.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 June 2023
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Day, in a light orange button-down and pristine bowtie, stood in front of them.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas News, 24 May 2023
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Your wear-everywhere pants and jeans!) as well as the shorts (with that button-down!
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
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The dude on the far right rocks Bermuda shorts and leaves his button-down half-open to expose his hairy chest.
—Vulture, 28 Apr. 2023
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At the venue, Sel took the coat off for some pics, revealing a black satin off-the-shoulder button-down.
—Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 30 Mar. 2023
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Throw them on with a button-down or a solid T-shirt with a blazer.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024
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Take this short sleeve button-down, that comes in a handful of plaids for under $20.
—Ellen McAlpine, Men's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
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The button-down design adds an eye-catching effect to the classic shift style of the dress.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
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Meanwhile, Richards was dressed in a black top with a denim button-down and black leather pants.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
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Pair it with a white button-down shirt and trousers for a classic-yet-modern menswear look.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
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In the pics, the supermodel showed a peek of her super-toned legs in a white button-down.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 12 June 2023
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Sprouse, who is seventy-two, wore a striped button-down, work boots, and a John Deere hat.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2024
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Picture a button-down shirt left untucked, adorned with a wool coat.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
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The oversized fit, frayed raw hem, and button-down design are equal parts laidback and trendy.
—Amanda Oliver, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
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Check out this classic V-neck sweater that can be worn over a button-down, perfect for the office.
—Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
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The jacket is layered over a white button-down that flares out over her baggy trousers.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2024
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Banuelos wore a light-wash denim button-down shirt, with a pair of light-wash jeans and a black and white trucker hat.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
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Model Akello took queues from Leonard in a black button-down satin dress paired with patent leather boots.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
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Justin was wearing a light blue button-down with wide-legged light wash jeans and a pair of his own Drew brand slip-ons in bright orange.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 14 May 2023
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At one of the group’s recent shows at the Gorge, Smith sported a pair of shorts and a button-down shirt with Dave Matthews’ face printed all over the outfit.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2023
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Knoll bounced into the room wearing a blue button-down with a pattern as busy as a Magic Eye poster.
—Casey Parks, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
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The button-down oxford-cloth shirt is their native tongue; the yellow dress tie, their inheritance.
—David Coggins, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
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Complete with a relaxed button-down shirt and drawstring shorts, this set is going to be a great addition to my wardrobe for its seemingly endless mix-and-match options.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
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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, 27 Feb. 2023
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Wilde wore her roomy trousers with a more tailored blazer and a crisp white button-down.
—André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2023
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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, 28 Feb. 2023
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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, 27 Feb. 2023
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Layering it over a preppy button-down and cute crewneck combo is soooo East Coast.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 23 Feb. 2023
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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, 24 Feb. 2023
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The textured, oversized button-down top comes in 12 colors, including light purple and bright peach.
—Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
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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, 7 Mar. 2023
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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, 27 Feb. 2023
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Wilde wore her roomy trousers with a more tailored blazer and a crisp white button-down.
—André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2023
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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, 28 Feb. 2023
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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, 27 Feb. 2023
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Layering it over a preppy button-down and cute crewneck combo is soooo East Coast.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 23 Feb. 2023
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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, 24 Feb. 2023
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The textured, oversized button-down top comes in 12 colors, including light purple and bright peach.
—Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
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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, 7 Mar. 2023
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