How to Wear a Striped Shirt: 5 Chic Outfits to Try

Every month we invite a dresser we admire to showcase the wardrobe staple they couldn’t live without in a series of ways—five ways to be precise. And this month, we’re taking a discerning look at the versatility of the striped shirt, with influencer Chiara Perera as our guide. 

A stripe shirt is acknowledged as a forever staple for many. It has been reimagined, and deconstructed and reworked by many designers. But the OG stripe shirt lives on as one of the must haves in everyones wardrobes. It is a classic in my wardrobe and is the ultimate styling tool for me. My favourite iteration comes from With Nothing Underneath, as I love the width and placement of the blue and white stripes, and the perfectly oversized fit. However, there are plenty of striped shirt options out there that suit every budget.

To show you just how versatile and worthwhile a striped shirt can be, I’m showcasing some of the ways I regularly style mine, from classic combinations to a fun injection of colour and patterns, with a potent a mixture of textures, too. Scroll on to see how to style a striped shirt.