Striped Shirts I Keep Going Back To
I have owned a striped shirt in some form for basically my entire adult life. There is something about a Breton stripe that just feels right. It is the fashion equivalent of a good cup of coffee in the morning: reliable, satisfying, impossible to mess up. Here is how I actually wear mine.
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The Classic Navy and White Breton
This is the foundational striped shirt. Navy and white horizontal stripes, a slightly relaxed fit, comfortable fabric. You can wear it with literally anything and it always looks right. The Breton stripe shirts on Amazon have some great options under thirty dollars, and for a splurge, Saint James makes the original version that is worth every penny if you want the real thing.
A Striped Linen Shirt for Summer
A striped linen shirt in a lighter colorway is perfect for summer. Wear it unbuttoned over a tank and shorts, or as a coverup at the beach. The breathability of linen combined with the visual interest of a stripe makes this an endlessly useful piece. The striped linen shirts on Amazon are usually under forty dollars.
The Fitted Stripe Tee
A fitted striped tee tucked into a midi skirt or high-waisted jeans is an outfit I wear at least twice a week in the warmer months. It has that classic French dressing quality that looks effortless and stylish simultaneously. The fitted stripe tees on Amazon are excellent under twenty dollars.
Vertical vs Horizontal Stripes
Contrary to what you may have heard, both work for all body types. Horizontal stripes in classic widths are flattering and timeless. Vertical stripes add length. The key is proportion and fit, not the direction of the stripe.
How to Style a Striped Shirt in Five Ways
Tucked into jeans with sneakers. Knotted over shorts. Under a blazer for a business casual look. Open as a layer over a tank. Tied at the waist over a slip dress. Five outfits, one shirt. That is the value of a good striped shirt.
Are you a striped shirt person? Which ones do you love? Drop it in the comments.
xo, Pam
