12 Outfits That Prove This Shirt Style Is the Backbone of a Chic Summer Wardrobe

I was recently pondering what I wear the most during the summer to figure out what my wardrobe was missing, and it occurred to me that I reach for striped shirts more often than not this time of year. They work with everything and are an easy way to elevate a casual outfit. I'm talking about summer right now, but 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. 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 fan of striped shirts as I am, scroll on for outfit inspiration and to shop similar striped shirts to wear all summer long.

Styling Tip: Pair an oversize button-down with trendy sneakers for an easy cool-girl look.

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Styling Tip: For a beach-meets-city vibe, choose elevated accessories like simple sandals and a structured raffia bag.

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Styling Tip: If you want a fun striped-shirt styling idea, pair a T-shirt with a pencil skirt and thong heels. You'll feel like you're back in 2002 (in a good way).

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Styling Tip: The perfect relaxed weekend look consists of an oversize button-down, loose jeans, and sleek sandals.

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Styling Tip: Give a miniskirt a chill, relaxed vibe by throwing a striped shirt on over it.

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Styling Tip: The perfect thing to wear with a cargo skirt is—you guessed it—a striped shirt.

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Styling Tip: It's impossible not to look chic in a black-and-white striped tee and black miniskirt. That's the tip.

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Styling Tip: Pairing a striped shirt with linen pants is the ultimate no-fuss summer outfit.

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Styling Tip: Another great city summer outfit is slide sandals and a striped button-down tucked into jeans.

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Styling Tip: A striped button-down is the ultimate chic swimsuit cover-up.

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Styling Tip: Pair a fitted striped tee with a full skirt to give it a more casual look.

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Styling Tip: Do as the French do and pair a Breton shirt with jeans and ballet flats.

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