Spring's here! And that means it's time to tuck away the boots, the coats, and the heavy knits to make room for the sandals, lighter pieces, and bright colors. One piece that goes with this transition is a colorful linen shirt. Yes, button-down shirts are year-round items, but make them lightweight and colorful, and they take on a total Spring and Summer vibe. I recently scored this bold green oversized shirt and am so excited to put it on rotation for transitional Spring looks, as well as rock it on hot Summer days. A button-down shirt is perhaps the most versatile piece you can have in your closet. It pairs effortlessly with a dressy pencil skirt, wide-leg pants, jeans, and really any bottom, be it dressy or casual.
Want some inspiration on wearing a colorful linen shirt this Spring and Summer? Keep on reading!
Striking Workwear
The first outfit I put together consists of a pair of navy blue wide-leg pants (similar here, here) and the green oversized linen shirt. I love that the contrast is bold yet super wearable thanks to the darker, more classic bottom. On top of the colorful effect, this combo gives a flowy vibe that can be balanced with a wide leather belt. This is an outfit formula you just can't go wrong with, and one that works perfectly for corporate office settings and some elevated casual feats depending on the shoes and bag you go with. For work, I opted for brown leather pumps.
Chic Casual
I've been wearing my barrel jeans a lot lately! They give such a modern twist to casual fits and are very easy to style! I'd definitely say that barrel jeans are a closet staple. I paired these Calvin Klein extreme barrel jeans with my green linen shirt and matching strappy sandals. I was going for a fun, colorful outfit for weekend errands and wanted a good dose of Spring in it. Dark blue and Kelly green make a standout contrast which I love for Spring. For a transitional and neo-prep touch, throw on a matching sweater around your shoulders.
For more outfit ideas, bookmark this post and check back very soon as I am concocting many looks to wear with this green shirt.