20 White Dress Shirts That Will Have You Looking Like a CEO (2024)

Men's dress shirts aren't often known for being...comfortable, let's say, but Lululemon makes the softest can-pass-as-a-dress-shirt around. You know, keep it for more casual occasions.

Crafted for exceptional comfort, this shirt boasts cutting-edge features that modernize sophistication. Its sweat-wicking and quick-drying fabric has ensured I stay cool and confident all day, while the soft, cottony feel caresses my skin. Then, the four-way stretch fabric and underarm gusset help provide mobility, making every gesture effortless when you commute or travel in this shirt. Lastly, you'll stay fresh and crisp thanks to Lululemon's No-Stink Zinc™ technology that keeps odor-causing bacteria at bay, allowing you to wear more and wash less.

I also love how low maintenance it is—and how long-lasting it has proven itself to be. Having washed and dried it more than six times, I found that it’s been able to stay wrinkle-free straight out of the dryer and maintain its polished appearance. The classic fit with more room in the chest and waist also makes the fabric retain its shape since you won't put the shirt through too much stretch.

By old school standards, Oxford shirts were considered a scotch less formal than traditional dress shirts, given that the former had a button-down collar and a looser silhouette. Brooks Brothers makes a mean Oxford dress shirt, as anyone who has ever heard of a dress shirt might already know. It's the kind of dress shirt you'd walk into a Wall Street skyscraper and make a name for yourself there with.

Brooks Brothers smartly updates the Oxford with a distinctive collar roll, relaxed fit, signature 6 pleat shirring at the cuff to make a boardroom-ready and business-ready dress shirt, while keeping the original Oxford cloth that feels as soft as ever.

We love how this white Oxford feels much heavier than the previous one in 2010, but still has a great collar tip length and roll, and a nice big pocket. We found the length of the shirt is shorter and the fit is much more relaxed too. It can really be dressed up or down as well.

Lovers of looking on fleek on the go, rejoice: because with Bugatchi's unparalleled eight-way stretch and breathability, you'll truly look your best in a dress shirt that has gotten the best of both worlds—form and function—in spades.

Bugatchi built its name as a reliable purveyor of style-meets-substance, form-meets-function dress shirts. As such, it has so many ingenious trimmings under its sleeves: An eight-way stretch, twill cotton that is breathable, antimicrobial, and wrinkle-resistant cotton, as well as feats that make for low-maintenance like quick drying and thermoregulation. The semblance that contains all these specs, however, is subtle and understated with some classic flair that'll make you look like an Edwardian gentleman. It's the performance shirting you need whenever you're out and about.

We also love how this shirt exudes an air of dressiness and elegance that is perfect for formal occasions and dressing up, courtesy of the point collar and French placket that add a touch of sophistication.

Don't worry, athletic builds, we did not forget about you. Rhone (yes, like the workout wear!) makes dress shirts, too, and you already know they have enough stretch to keep your back and shoulders comfy as you move, no matter how many muscles on top of muscles you've got. You'll also appreciate its anti-wrinkles and anti-odor properties that'll let you flex and get dirty without worries.

Now, dressy stuff can feel a bit agonizing at times the longer you wear it. However, in our testing, we found that Rhone's iconic Commuter dress shirt, however, won't let you sacrifice comfort for style or vice versa. Made with ultra-stretchy fabric that has no cotton, I've worn it to the office multiple times and love how it moves with me and even lets me show off my gains. The fabric also feels nice: cooling, breathable with a faint luster and silky feel; plus, it's machine washable and wrinkle-resistant.

You don't have to drop a ton of money for a quality white dress shirt. Take this one from Van Heusen, which also happens to be Amazon's bestselling white dress shirt for men. Customers love its relaxed fit and its sharp finish that looks way more polished than its price tag. One note: given its thin fabric, it's best to wear throw this over an undershirt to prevent skin irritation.

In our experience of testing and wearing this shirt, we found that it has let us say goodbye to wrinkles and say hello to hassle-free care, keeping us looking sharp without the care effort. Also, we felt the regular fit is one of the best we’ve ever tested: tailored for more room through the shoulders, chest, and waist and will move with you, but still slim enough to look dressy instead of baggy. Details like the classic point collar not only add a touch of sophistication but also will make your face look longer, as we found during testing. Lastly, the adjustable cuff offers two button positions, allowing you to customize the fit to your liking even more.

Where there may have one time been a hard line between a dress shirt and a comfortable button-down shirt, we're all about a shirt that can work for both. Bonobos's Stretch Tuxedo is a sharp one that's worthy of the most formal event sans the discomfort. It's one that'll boost your confidence as you walk into the ballroom since you know how snug this shirt feels on each part of your upper body, and how much worries you've alleviated by choosing it on that big day.

In our testing, we found that this tuxedo shirt actually had an ample amount of stretch to let us move our arms and upper body easily. We also love how comfortable it is overall: breathable, soft fabric that doesn’t get too hot. Coupled with elegant features like the mother-of-pearl buttons, pleats, French cuffs, and spread collars, it’s the modern tuxedo dress shirt we men all need.

About that oxford shirt that's not really a dress shirt. Everlane is a go-to place for stylists and fashion people alike who need basics of all kinds, for all occasions. This is the kind of shirt that will come in handy regularly. It's dressy if you wear it on its own above the waist and tuck it into some dress pants. But it's also very casual if you let out the buttons to show off your pecs and round it out with some denim.

All in all, we love how unique this white dress shirt looks. In an Oxford style, it’s casual, yet it still looks elevated and elegant enough for your meeting with clients. In our testing, we found that not only does it fits very nicely—roomy enough for movement and muscles but still slim and dressy—but it also feels really comfortable: silky soft and breathable. With a unique look that turns heads and goes with anything, and everyday comfort that we need, our testers have been very happy with this shirt.

Spawned in the halls of MIT, Ministry of Supply's products are on the edge of front-line techniques and fabrics to make work and casual clothes perform and feel better. The Apollo dress shirt is backed by five years of testing and development and features a 3D collar that will keep standing up and never-iron fabric—stretchy and hyper-breathable—for clean looks every day of the work week.

Truth be told: you can probably do a light jog on the treadmill in this dress shirt and everything will turn out fine. That's how much of a workhorse Apollo is. Not only is it made with NASA-grade temperature regulation in a fabric that is 19 times more breathable than basic cotton knit, but it's also sweat-wicking and wrinkle-resistant. Therefore, Apollo is a dress shirt that can stand up to all occasions: commutes, work from XYZ, date night, etc.

The last thing you want to encounter while donning a dress shirt is perspiration—the dread of all businessmen! In with the save, thankfully, is Mack Weldon and its Oxford shirt featuring thermal regulation built into it to prevent sweating. Even more so, it's got underarm sweat guards for when your nervous system just won't chill. Its easy classic fit that can be tucked or untucked is a plus.

Having worn it and traveled with it in NYC’s suffocating underground subway many times in the summer of 2023, this shirt really has been able to keep me calm and collected, cool and dry. I love that the nice thick fabric feels soft and comfortable, and stays cool in warmer weather as well. More importantly, it’s low-maintenance: I could just hang it to dry, making ironing unnecessary. The fit, the cut, and the finish of this Oxford shirt also spell out success.