An oversized shirt is the neutral power player of your wardrobe. Choose a striped fabric, or a classic white or blue, and you will find that its versatility is limitless. Wear yours slightly disheveled, Patti Smith, with tight pants, or a volume-wedge miniskirt – think Julia Roberts in the shopping scene of the 1990 blockbuster Pretty Woman – with the sleeves rolled up.
Alternatively, you can oversize your look like the Row did with an open shirt over a tucked-in tank top worn with wide leg pants (swap the tank top for a fine-gauge black polo collar worn underneath on colder days). The Comme des Garçons “Shirt†line lives up to its name. Tip: Go for men’s styles if you’re looking for a looser fit. Palmer / Harding are shirt maestros, creating timeless pieces that are meant to be wardrobe talking points. Look for their double styles with removable sleeves suitable for year round wear.
With Nothing Underneath’s Boyfriend Shirt (£ 85) is a versatile voucher and the brand offers a monogram service for an additional fee. Meanwhile, on the main street, Massimo Dutti’s loose cream shirt has a ruffled collar (£ 59), Ninety Percent’s double pocket shirt (£ 99) looks well styled with high waisted pants and H&M’s white style, £ 17.99, is the perfect choice for a more casual look, worn with jeans and flat mules. Accessorize your shirt with a minimum of jewelry; a fine chain necklace and a simple ring are the perfect finishing touch.
Embroidered Logo Shirt, £ 165, Men Girls, matchesfashion.com
Oversized striped shirt, £ 29.99, zara.com
Off-White Matte Cotton Poplin Shirt, £ 325, margarethowell.com
Oversized striped shirt, £ 59, archet.com
Oxford long shirt, £ 95, toa.st
Blue striped shirt, £ 59, hush-uk.com
