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Oversized shirts are a summer essential: 9 styles (that aren’t white) to rely on this season
9 months ago
4 min read
As essential as underwear (in our opinion), everyone, and we mean everyone, should own an oversized shirt. These are the best ones to shop right now, along with some tips and tricks to style them for summer.
There’s no doubt about it, an oversized shirt is one of the most versatile items you’ll wear on heavy rotation all year round. There’s something about the timeless classic that puts a shirt high up on the leaderboard when it comes to choosing an outfit on those ‘I have nothing to wear days’.
While a white or striped shirt may be hanging in your wardrobe already, there are many alternatives out there. A short-sleeved, printed party shirt that’s your first port of call when it comes to a beach cover-up on holiday? A linen version with matching separates to transform into an easy-to-style co-ord. Or instead of white, why not go for a neutral shade or even a bright block colour?
Parisian-based stylist and model Sylvie Mus shows how a black shirt with oversized cuffs can create an office-ready look when paired with tailored Bermuda shorts and heels. Alternatively, size up once or twice to get a slouchier fit and wear tucked into a pair of jeans or wide-leg trousers.
With co-ords being key for summer, you may also want to look for styles (we’ve found lots below) that have matchy-matchy pieces to shop. For work, weekends or a city break stroll, a cool set will work hard in your wardrobe all season. You could also wear the shirt over a dress for dinner and the shorts on their own with a bikini when you hit the poolside bar.
No matter how you choose to style an oversized shirt, you’ll end up wearing it across all seasons for years to come. And with the weather lately, they’re the perfect alternative to a bulky jacket.
These are the nine oversized shirts we have firmly on our wishlists this summer.
Cos oversized tailored shirt
If red, khaki and butter yellow (the key colours this season) aren’t your thing, it’s time to look to lilac. The fresh shade will work with neutral shades, other pastels and complement any denim.
Marks & Spencer cotton embroidered shirt
The fashion team has been raving about the M&S summer collection, and it’s not surprising with winners like this embroidered shirt. This could be easily mistaken as part of a luxury resortwear collection when worn beachside on holiday.
Shop Marks and Spencer pure cotton embroidered shirt, £29.50
H&M long-sleeved shirt
Delivering designer Toteme vibes, this patterned shirt is destined to be your new favourite office shirt. Worn with tailored Bermuda shorts and Mary Janes or baggy jeans and chunky sandals, there are so many ways to style it.
Arket loose linen shirt
A linen co-ord is one of the chicest (ie easiest) summer outfits you can wear. And this 100% linen shirt in a go-with-everything neutral shade also has matching trousers. Yes, linen will crease, but just embrace the look.
With Nothing Underneath ‘The Boyfriend’ multistripe shirt
Known as the destination for brilliant shirting, With Nothing Underneath is the London-born brand making waves in the fashion industry. With oversized ‘boyfriend’ styles being a firm favourite among fashion editors, this fun candy stripe iteration also has a matching sarong – perfect for a beach trip.
Shop With Nothing Underneath The Boyfriend multistripe shirt, £100
& Other Stories oversized linen shirt
An oversized short-sleeved shirt is one of the most versatile summer items around. Throw it on over a bikini (as seen here), button up with linen trousers for a city break or add over a slip dress for a fun twist on an evening look.
Kitri Mariana green wave shirt
How great is this wavy Kitri style? Known for its statement prints, the London-born brand is a go-to for look-at-me dresses, shirts, skirts and trousers. This green shirt is bound to get everyone asking where you got it from.
River Island Plus khaki linen blend broderie detail shirt
Another summer co-ord you’ll want to get your hands on: the River Island broderie shirt of dreams. Available in sizes 6-26 and with matching trousers or shorts, you’ll end up styling the separates so many different ways.
Shop River Island Plus khaki linen blend broderie detail shirt, £35
Yaitte Buoy bespoke wave fil coupé shirt
It seems as though a lot of the best oversized shirts this season have coordinating items to make them a top-to-toe hit, and this logo version by London-based label Yaitte is no exception. You could also just wear this stunning shirt over a vest top with cream linen trousers.
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