I was recently pondering what I wear the most during the summer in an effort to figure out what my wardrobe was missing, and it occurred to me that more often than not this time of year, I reach for striped shirts. It goes without saying that they work with everything and are an easy way to elevate a casual outfit. And while I’m talking about summer right now, they’re a year-round basic, especially since they can take the form of a T-shirt, a tank, a long-sleeve tee, or a button-down.
Coincidentally, there have been many striped shirt outfits that have stood out to me during my Instagram scrolls as of late, proving that they are indeed an easy avenue to a chic summer wardrobe. And the aforementioned outfits I scrolled through were worn by women around the world, proving that they’re a universal basic.
If you’re as big of a striped shirt fan as I am, scroll on for outfit inspiration and to shop similar striped shirts to wear all summer long.
Styling Tip: Pair an oversized button-down with trendy sneakers for an easy cool-girl look.
Styling Tip: For a beach-meets-city vibe, choose elevated accessories like simple sandals and a structured raffia bag.
Styling Tip: If you want a fun striped shirt styling idea, pair a T-shirt with a pencil skirt and thong heels and you’ll feel like you’re back in 2002 (in a good way).
Styling Tip: The perfect relaxed weekend look consists of an oversized button-down, loose jeans, and sleek sandals.
Styling Tip: Give a miniskirt a chill, relaxed vibe but throwing a striped shirt on over it.
Styling Tip: The perfect thing to wear with a cargo skirt is, you guessed it, a striped shirt.
Styling Tip: An outfit it’s impossible not to look chic in is a black-and-white striped tee and black miniskirt. That’s the tip.
Styling Tip: Pairing a striped shirt with linen pants is the ultimate no-fuss summer outfit.
Styling Tip: Another great city summer outfit is slide sandals and a striped button-down tucked into jeans.
Styling Tip: A striped button-down is the ultimate chic swimsuit cover-up.
Styling Tip: Pair a fitted striped tee with a full skirt to give it a more casual look.
Styling Tip: Do as the French do and pair a breton shirt with jeans and ballet flats.
