7 Chic Ways To Style A Classic Blue Shirt
Some pieces will forever lay the foundations of your wardrobe. A classic blue shirt is one of them. Whether you’ve found your perfect fit already or are still on the hunt, these Instagram outfits will provide you with seven fresh ways to style the simple piece. from smart skirts for the office to sporty shorts for the weekend coffee run…
1. With A Black Maxi Skirt
Stylist and content creator, Monikh Dale, knows her way around a simple look. Here she takes an otherwise business-casual outfit – blue shirt / smart skirt – and gives it a fashion girl twist with gemstone accessories and shoe-of-the-summer, the humble flip flop. Her’s are The Row but we’re partial to a low-key Havaiana too.
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2. With A Mini & Luxe Accessories
The great thing about a classic blue and white striped shirt is that it sobers up more fun pieces. This cargo-style mini would look very Y2K with a tee or vest but add a business-like shirt and it feels grownup. Paur with elevated accessories like this Celine cap – or buy a high street dupe for under £20; a pre-loved designer bag; and Hermès’ iconic Oran sandals – or Dune’s doppelganger for under £100.
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3. Give It A Sporty Take
Adidas track pants and shorts are everywhere right now and the Firebird red style are living out all our ’90s Sporty Spice fantasies. Make them feel more pulled together with a classic linen shirt – we rate Uniqlo men’s for the perfect oversized fit – and Parisian-style ballet flats. Cute and comfortable for a UK summer.
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4. With Baggy Jeans
This will forever be one of our go-to looks. Not too casual, not too smart, pairing a masicline style shirt with baggy jeans gives a fashion editor feel. Accessories with a cult trainer and ’70s-inspired aviators.
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5. For The Office (With A Fashion Edge)
Is there anything better than a work look that is entirely office-appropriate but still has a cool, fashion edge? This look nails it with a classic business shirt undone at the cuffs and paired with this season’s longer-length shorts and strappy heels.
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6. Give It Bohemian Flare With Lace Trousers
Lean into your boho era and pair a pale blue shirt with a pair of lace flares, shell jewellery and gold hoops. It’s giving Ibiza Old Town even if you’re doing brunch in Blighty.
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7. With Linen Shorts & Heels
This is very much giving ’90s mum / Princess Di vibes and we are here for it. Take a classic linen shirt and tuck it into a pair of smart, tailored shorts, polished accessories, and a pair of killer heels. We love this vinyl pair from Maryam Nassir Zadeh that keeps the look on the right side of preppy.
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