Best striped shirts for women: 11 striped blouses to shop now

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Effortless style starts with this staple piece

We can say with some confidence that striped shirts will always be on-trend. A true wardrobe staple, this poplin piece has the same timeless appeal as a basic white tee, black blazers, blue jeans and the trusty slip dress. You know, all those things that make up the ultimate capsule wardrobe.

How? Well, striped shirts derive from classic men's workwear, so this piece exudes that nonchalant, borrowed-from-the-boys look we're always secretly coveting. They can be smart (think retro Working Girl vibes), but also casual. They're also super versatile, thanks to their button-through fastenings and oversized shape that's so easy to style up or down.

Pick just one cotton striped shirt and you could be wearing it 24/7. When in the office, French-tuck yours into cigarette pants and wear with loafers, then switch to jeans and trainers on the weekend (or when you're WFH). On evenings out, unbutton generously to slip one shoulder off and pair with leather trousers; or, if in a rush, just add a red lip and some heels. And when you go on holiday? Wear one open over swimwear with a low bun at the beach bar; or try white shorts and espadrilles for a touch of Riviera elegance.

If you're still not suitably convinced, keep scrolling to see our edit of the best striped shirts that are too chic to resist.

We can't get enough of the bright deckchair stripes on Reiss' shirt. That bright blue will look so good with a red lip and gold hoop earrings.

You can always trust Sézane to take staples and give them a nonchalant vibe – take cues from the French brand and style your striped shirt unbuttoned and off the shoulder.

The oversized fit and curved hems on this M&S Collection shirt create a cool, relaxed feel – especially when worn untucked, with rolled-up sleeves. One to add to your capsule wardrobe.

Arket's muted take on the striped shirt sees black micro stripes on ecru. Wear this one to work with tailored trousers, then switch to high-rise denim come Saturday.

One of our favourites in this edit, H&M's shirt takes inspo from classic Oxford styles with its micro stripe, button fastenings and neat collar. This one is made from a linen-blend, so it'll easily double as a beach coverup when you're on holidays.

COS' striped shirt is anything but basic. Cut for an oversized fit, it has curved hems and clever ruching that creates the illusion of the perfect "tuck".

Everlane just took the Oxford shirt from frumpy to fun with a cropped hemline. Don't let the length put you off, it works perfectly with high-rise trousers – and, even better, you won't need to fuss over tucking fuss and bulging layers.

Not sure where to look for the perfect striped shirt? Look no further: With Nothing Underneath is a brand that's literally based on this staple piece.

Ok, so this Ganni piece is actually more of a shirt dress, but we feel it epitomises the reworked shirting trend perfectly. We just love the mismatched stripes, voluminous tiers and button-through front.

Break away from blue with GAP's green and white shirt. We love the oversized swim shape and curved hems.

When we think of striped shirts, we usually image the standard deck-chair blue and white iterations – but Jigsaw x Collagerie's tonal black, green and cobalt style is too chic to resist.

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