Perhaps the ultimate transitional staple, a striped shirt ticks the “back to work” box but still has a whiff of summer about it – probably because everything we tend to associate with the season features nautical stripes (parasols, sun beds, beach towels… you get the gist).
But whatever the season, every fashion girl worth their salt knows that easy-breezy shirting has serious staying power, sartorially speaking. A throw-on-and-go staple beloved by the likes of Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung, a good shirt or blouse will whisk you seamlessly through all manner of diary dates, from big meetings to post-work drinks.
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That said, not all shirts are made equal, and there’s one style in particular that really ups the ante in terms of nonchalant cool, and that’s the striped shirt.
Perennially chic, a striped shirt is perfect for bringing a little Riviera polish to a drizzly autumn Monday and you can wear it with everything from jeans and plimsolls to tailored trousers and loafers – the styling possibilities really are endless.
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M&S, Pure Cotton Oversized Striped Shirt, £20.00 SHOP NOW
Which brings us to M&S’ new Pure Cotton Oversized Striped Shirt (£20.00). The textbook definition of a high-street steal, we can all agree this polished piece looks at least five times more expensive. Needless to say, we love the louche, borrowed-from-the-boys silhouette, but it’s those lovely, chunky cuffs that really seal the deal – little details like this always make high-street look more high-end.
Fancy putting a little prep in your step? Consider popping the collar for a touch of collegiate-cool, then sling a cashmere knit around your shoulders and step into a pair of slacks *chef’s kiss*.
Fully deserving of a slot in your new season capsule wardrobe, the only downside when it comes to this M&S shirt is that it’s flying off the virtual rails and at the time of writing already sold out in two sizes – so you’ll want to add to basket ASAP.