The humble shirt is a must in anyone's closet! It's a hardworking style staple that looks just as good paired with your weekend 'fits as it does with your 9-5 workwear.
From crisp cotton basics to fashion forward puff sleeves and oversized silhouettes, there’s few items that offer as much versatility as this classic.
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Lareese
A plain white shirt goes a long way in a wardrobe and when styled with a pair of classic tailored trousers, an oversized blazer draped over your shoulders and sneakers, it’s the perfect smart casual outfit. I used to neglect basics like shirts and tailoring but now I’ve realised they’re the foundation of a functional wardrobe.
Whenever I want a good quality basic like a shirt I usually head to Weekday or Uniqlo, they have solid options lots of colour ways and they’re always a lovely quality fit. I’ve gone for this gorgeous blue Arin shirt as I could see me in it for work and a night out where the dress code is “jeans and a nice top”. I’ve gone for some white straight jeans from Topshop because they’re denim is killing it at the moment and some super fun strappy sandals in a colour that will work with EVERYTHING.
A clean cut shirt isn’t a staple in my wardrobe as a maximalist dresser, so for this look I’ve gone for a more alternative shirt styling option, of course paired with some killer accessories. The shirt in question is an oversized fit, paired with some chunky trainers for ultimate dress down contrast. Add sunnies for wishful Spring weather thinking and you’re good to go!
I decided to style my shirt as a bit of an “evening out” outfit, something a little more formal for me, but I love shirts both dressed down and dressed up. At the moment i’ve been tucking a thicker style of shirt into a pair of white mom jeans for a casual vibe, and to dress it up, i’ve chosen these heels and this clutch!
I’ve jazzed up my shirt and gone for this poplin style one from Topshop. I’ve paired it with jeans and some black heeled boots, great for a ‘jeans and a nice top’ occasion! Lastly, a 90’s style shoulder bag would go perfectly with this outfit.
I think white shirts usually look pretty formal, which I am not. So I recommend thinking outside the box like this mesh white shirt. I’d wear this with a black leather skirt, thick black tights and some chunky boot heels. Perfect for important meetings or even a date night.
I love this Tomboy shirt from Sezane, it can be styled with smart trousers, statement shoe and a blazer for a smart “i mean business” style or dressed down with a pair of distressed blue jeans and converse.
I love this Tomboy shirt from Sezane, it can be styled with smart trousers, statement shoe and a blazer for a smart “i mean business” style or dressed down with a pair of distressed blue jeans and converse.
