I am just coming up for air from my enormous stack of September fall fashion magazines. Let me tell you, I can’t get enough of the hundreds of pages of new trends, hairstyles and makeup for the fall. From what I’ve seen so far, the common theme amongst most September issues is the classic white shirt. Whether it be in advertisements, editorial pieces or even on the internet, the white shirt is a high priority this season.

I must admit, there was a time when I wasn’t so keen on white shirts. I had quite a messy baby and frankly, didn’t know if I would ever wear white again. However, now that he’s in preschool, I have more chances to put on a crisp white shirt and not fear immediate baby-induced staining.

Why is a white shirt so fantastic? Well, let me count the ways. You can dress them up with suits for work. You can dress them down with jeans and flats for the weekend. In a nutshell, white shirts are the epitome of cool, classic and sophisticated.

I’ve scoured the internet for some of the best white shirts out there. Enjoy!

$65, Ann Taylor

$59, Banana Republic

$24.50, Old Navy

$24.50, Ann Taylor Loft

$69.50, Martin + Osa

$70, Banana Republic

$19.80, Forever 21

$69.50, J. Crew