What is a buttoned tunic?

A buttoned tunic is a long, long-sleeved top that fastens with buttons all the way down the front and falls to the hip or below. It comes with a shirt collar or a mandarin collar, in plain colours or prints, so it works for the office as well as everyday outfits.

How can you wear a button-front tunic?

Buttoned up: with straight or wide-leg trousers for a smart look. Open: over a high-neck top or bodysuit, like a light jacket. Belted: to define the waist and add shape.

What should you check before choosing?

Make sure the length covers the hips and that the buttons sit close enough together that the tunic does not gape when you move. You can compare cuts and colours across all modest tunics.