When it comes to adding stylish staples to your capsule wardrobe, a classic oversized shirt should always be near the top of your shopping list. The humble shirt is a great styling tool and can easily be dressed up or down to suit a wide range of occasions, and right now, craft detailing offers a fresh new spin.
The high street is currently filled to the brim with embroidered tops – from lace trims and crochet inserts to beaded patterns and delicate top stitching, all of our favourite brands have some kind of embroidered iteration for the new season, and it’s a wonderfully easy yet chic look to wear.
Even just a hint of artisanal detail will add a little extra wow-factor to your outfit and will be enough to lift your old barrel leg jeans or pep up last year’s midi skirt. I have rounded up some of the best buys below that will elevate your spring attire nicely, and all with very minimal effort.
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Mint Velvet
Blue Stripe Embroidered Shirt
Soft-toned, embroidered lilies across the chest make this blue striped shirt blooming gorgeous, and it’ll look great with you best white jeans.
Boden
Sadie Relaxed Cotton Shirt
This hot pink cotton piece will inject some joy into your closet, and the stitchwork and light beading brings an opulent touch that will take it from AM-PM nicely.
M&S
Pure Cotton Embroidered Striped Shirt
Thanks to the lace detail and scalloped edging, this tailored button down looks very designer. Wear it with a high waisted skirt or the matching shorts.
Dusk
Lace Trim Button Shirt
For a more subtle approach to this look, go for a white piece with similar toned craftwork. The lace across the front of this one will pep up your workwear attire without feeling too much.
Nobody’s Child
White Floral Embroidered Blouse
The boho look is going to be huge news over the coming months and this shirt complete with embroidery and an oversized collar will show off the trend beautifully.
French Connection
Cambria Floral Embroidered Shirt
Blue stitched petals along the hem of this crisp piece add some fun. It’ll look special with blue denim or with some colour-pop trousers.
Going for a shirt with a slightly oversized fit is always a good idea as you can get plenty of extra wear out of a looser piece.
Style it is over skinny jeans for a do-it-all look that will work to balance out your proportions, or try tucking your button-down into a high-waisted skirt to give it a neater shape.
Alternatively, wear your shirt open as a lightweight layer as the weather warms up. You can throw it over a vest or t-shirt with ease, or pop it over your swimsuit as a modern take on a beach cover-up.