Boread white broderie anglaise unisex shirt

The Boread white broderie anglaise unisex shirt has a a strong and classic appearance. The straight cut makes it a very comfortable shirt. It has a double button in the cuff so you are able to adjust it according to your wrists.

The light cotton fabric is also a delight for your skin. The Swiss embroidery gives this shirt a more feminine approach in a more masculine cut. Because of the straight cut this shirt has a relaxed fit and in combination with the cotton Swiss embroidered fabric a perfect shirt for the warmer days. The centre front button closing is in a white poplin fabric, which gives a nice contrast with the embroidered cotton.

For a chic look wear this white broderie anglaise unisex shirt with our black pegasus trousers with tie belt and a classic black shoe. Style this look with our black ruffled cap for a fun twist. Get a more summery approach by wearing this airy button down shirt over our black tie belt shorts and sandals and you have a perfect holiday look. Ready for a nice long stroll.

For a more funky look wear this Swiss embroidery shirt over our olive green unisex shorts and nice sneakers and your ready for that summer party. For an elegant twist try wearing this shirt with a pussy bow. Now this outfit could be perfect for a stylish but fun dinner party or a museum visit.

Another fun look is to wear it with our black jersey blazer cardigan. Together with dark blue vegan leather trousers it makes an eccentric but chic outfit.

For a chic more androgynous look we combined it with a short black blazer style cardigan and dark blue vegan leather pants. This creates a strong modern outfit. Together with a pair of heels and the pussy bow it gives a fun play between masculine and feminine. The look of a modern dandy. A great look for a day at a chic event when you don’t want to wear a dress.

A more feminine approach can be created when wearing this Swiss embroidery shirt in a black pencil skirt. Combined with our black cotton asymmetrical unisex skirt it creates a nice balance between modern and classic. Wear this look with black heeled boots to create some toughness. A perfect non-traditional look for a fashion event.

Of course it is also possible to wear this shirt in a casual way. Wear it over a pair of your favorite jeans with colored sneakers and you are good to go.

The origin of broderie anglaise or Swiss embroidery

Cut out round or oval holes composed in embroidered patterns is typical for broderie anglaise. The patterns, often depicting flowers, leaves, vines, or stems, by simple embroidery stitches made on the surrounding material. This technique dates back to the 16th century Eastern Europe. It remains associated with England, because of its popularity during the 19th century. Broderie anglaise was extremely popular in England between 1840 and 1880 for women’s underclothing and children’s wear.