They don’t have to be expensive, they go with everything and they boost confidence – if you get the styling right
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he eternal appeal of the white shirt is not just that it goes with anything, although it does. And not only that it can take you anywhere, although it can. It is not even that it never goes out of style, or that good quality versions are accessible at real-world prices, although those are true also.
A white shirt is self-confidence. It stands for it, and it brings it, and that’s the real secret. It is a superhero cloak that bestows you with this formidable power. Self-confidence is not as snazzy as the ability to fly or live for ever, but arguably it’s more practical. I don’t know why or how it works, but it doesn’t matter, because if you feel confident then you are confident. Faking it and making it are one and the same here.
Courage is everything at this time of year, when life can feel a bit daunting. Perhaps your instinct is to hibernate in a hoodie. Hey, I hear you. But while a hoodie can cushion you from the cold dark world, a white shirt can help you tackle said world. And it is almost as easy to wear. Plus you almost certainly have one in your wardrobe, so you know it makes sense.
