You can't go wrong with the colour white. It's plain, it's simple and a modern day essential in any fashion junkie's wardrobe. A good quality, basic button up white shirt is the perfect staple piece for any occasion and with a number of variations and styles being created in a more youth-driven society, it really allows this piece to fit into any woman's collection.
Leading Australian fashion label, Witchery are known for their ultimate luxe quality and structured white shirts. Knowing it was an essential for every woman's wardrobe, they started the "White Shirt Day" campaign 7 years ago to create awareness about ovarian cancer and raise money towards ongoing research for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). Each year Witchery design and produce a range of white button up shirts of varying styles and prices that are sold both in their retail spaces and on their online store with 100% of the proceeds going to OCRF and their research into this deadly disease.
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death of all gynaecological cancers with 1 woman dying every 10hrs from the devastating disease and a lower survival rate then both breast cancer and cervical cancer. Unfortunately there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer therefore extensive research into the disease is our only hope in catching the cancer in its tracks before it is too late.
This year Witchery has released a combination of 9 shirts (8 womens, 1 men) ranging in price ($99.95 - $149.95) and style. Depending on your own personal style you can tailor one of the white shirts to your desired look. If you are more of a classic gal, you could go for the basic button up in either a feminine or manstyle cut or if you prefer a more girly and romantic look the drape front shirt or bow tie button up will be perfect for you. The mesh spot shirt is the perfect option if you want to show just a touch of skin or you can even make the white shirt sexy with the zip front shirt.
Personally my favourites are the double layered button up and the cutwork shirt. The double layer allows for a sophisticated, timeless look and provides a number of options to wear, for example you could pair it with basic black jeans, heels and a blazer for an ultimate sophisticated look or you could tuck the shirt into a leather skirt, paired with a denim jacket and converses for a more casual, day-to-day look. The cutwork shirt is the perfect piece for a high-fashion look and one that defines the popular sport luxe trend. Pair this shirt with a luxe silk pleated skirt and a leather cap to achieve the perfect sport-luxe attire.
This year the White Shirt Day campaign ran from the 8th April to the 1st May and has so far raised an outstanding $12,793.90 for the the OCRF and their research. Unbelievably so, there are still a small number of shirts up for grabs if you are still yet to make your donation. The funds and awareness generated throughout this campaign are truly a crucial and essential part in finding a cure for this disease. I hope to see a spotlight continuously be cast on this cancer until we reach the ultimate goal of finding a method of early detection or (in an ideal world) complete eradication.
For more information about the campaign or to make a donation head to ocrf.com.au or witchery.com.au
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