1
: a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
a
: a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt
b
2
: all or a large part of one's money or resources
lost his shirt on that business deal
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At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The former donned a long black coat over a matching shirt and tie, dark wash jeans and dress shoes, while the latter rocked a white tank top with light wash jeans and olive green boots.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Zendaya dressed up a white T-shirt and jeans with a pair of red velvet flats and a $2,600 handbag.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Try it with casual flip-flops and a knit slung around the waist for off-duty cool; with jelly sandals and a denim jacket for an irreverent twist; or with suede flats and a crisp shirt for understated elegance.
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Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The former donned a long black coat over a matching shirt and tie, dark wash jeans and dress shoes, while the latter rocked a white tank top with light wash jeans and olive green boots.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Zendaya dressed up a white T-shirt and jeans with a pair of red velvet flats and a $2,600 handbag.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Try it with casual flip-flops and a knit slung around the waist for off-duty cool; with jelly sandals and a denim jacket for an irreverent twist; or with suede flats and a crisp shirt for understated elegance.
—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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shirt
noun1
: a garment for the upper part of the body usually with a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside pants or a skirt
2
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