Personally, I have two chambray shirts that I can’t live without: one in a darker wash, and one in a lighter wash. I would recommend getting both, because they’re so great to have and each will feel fresh in it’s own way. I love the darker wash for fall and winter, while the lighter wash is perfect for spring and summer – but really, they can both be worn whenever.
The best thing about chambray shirts is that they’re usually super affordable. I mean, yeah, you could spend $80 on one at J. Crew, but you could also get a great option at American Eagle, Old Navy, The Gap, H&M… basically anywhere. But what do you do with it after you get one? Here are 20 cute style tips on how to wear a chambray shirt no matter what the weather is like. The trick? Thinking of the denim shirt as a neutral… which it basically is.
1. Pair it with any of your brightly colored jeans. It’s a fresh take on denim-on-denim.
2. Tuck it into a polka dot skirt. Dots and chambray are match made in heaven.
3. Don’t be afraid to wear denim-on-denim. My favorite way to do it is to mix light and dark washes instead of just one wash, but either work.
4. Instead of a cardigan, wear a chambray shirt over your dress.
5. Keep things simple and tuck it into a black skater skirt – cinch the look with a cute belt.
6. Chambray shirts look amazing with white jeans. To keep it from being too bland, add lots of bold accessories.
7. Use it as a coverup at the beach. Perfect for windy days!
8. Copy this cut einfographic, and pair your chambray shirt with striped shorts or a flowy skirt.
9. Tie the bottom and wear it over a dress to put a new spin on it. I love this idea so much.
10. Make your favorite sequin skirt work for the day by tucking your chambray shirt into it.
11. On chillier days, wear it under a blazer for a professional look.
12. Choose any of these looks for a perfect spring outfit.
13. Layer your denim shirt under your favorite sweater.
14. Make a crop top work for colder days by putting it over a chambray shirt. This is also a great way to incorporate crop tops into your wardrobe without exposing your stomach.
15. Wear it open or buttoned with a cute pair of floral jeans.
16. Tie it over a maxi skirt for a super cute look.
17. Balance out the femininity of a full or pleated skirt by pairing it with a casual chambray shirt.
18. Wear it over leather pants for a fun mix of fabric. A leopard scarf also looks amazing with a denim shirt.
19. Button it all the way to the top, then add a large statement necklace over it.
20. When all else fails… check out these amazing ideas as a basic guide:
