Chambray shirts have made a stylish comeback in recent years—and I believe they’re here to stay. One of my favorite summer outfits I wore in high school was a chambray shirt and, as a women over 50, I will wear them again today. This timeless piece belongs in every woman’s wardrobe, no matter her age. You’ll find yourself reaching for it on repeat this summer—and probably every summer after.
Classic Chambray Shirt Summer Outfit
The chambray shirt is a true wardrobe classic, and it feels so fresh for summer. Pair it with another warm-weather favorite: crisp white jeans. Add a neutral or cognac belt and minimal slide sandals for a polished look. Want to elevate the outfit even more? Try sparkly diamond stud earrings for a subtle contrast, and finish the look with a textured woven black-and-white straw bag. This outfit works for just about any summer occasion.
High-Low Styling Made Easy
Whether you go all-out with designer pieces (as shown on the left) or opt for more budget-friendly finds (on the right), this outfit is easy to style high-low. The fun part of styling comes in when you mix up the two sides and style it high-low. If you wear only one designer piece, such as the Ferragamo shoes for example, you can elevate the entire outfit while keeping costs down. The beauty of this outfit is how effortlessly you can blend quality with savings.
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Chambray Shirt Summer Outfit High-Low
The Chambray Shirt
Starting with the classic chambray shirt, you can choose a perfectly faded and tailored designer one like this Ralph Lauren Collection Adrien Cotton-Chambray Shirt for $890. Or pick up this GAP Organic Cotton Denim Classic Shirt for only $41. (My high-school shirt was from Gap!)
Crisp White Jeans
Choose a white denim jeans style that is right for you. My personal favorite for summer is a straight leg style. These Balmain Plain Denim Straight-fit Jeans have all the bells and whistles including magnificent styling and gold tone hardware details, but they will set you back $1,290. A less expensive option are these FRAME The Ruler Straight Leg Jeans and they are now on sale for $180.60.
A Neutral Tan or Cognac Belt
A simple way to give this outfit a polished look is with a neutral colored belt. This Isabel Marant Dara Belt has a subtle texture stamp on the leather and is worth the investment of $370. But this Madewell Medium Perfect Leather Belt for only $58 will do the trick.
Flat Slide Sandals
Nothing says cool summer comfort and style more than a simple flat slide sandal. These Ferragamo Leah Slide Sandals for $795 are classics with their gold horse-bit buckles. However these Nordstrom Babette Slide Sandals are a steal for $39, sans a pretty buckle.
A Black and White Woven Bag
You can carry a matching bag (I actually like matchy-matchy accessories) but it’s fun to add a little texture to a summer outfit. This Bottega Veneta Small Sardine Intrecciato Fringe & Raffia Top Handle Bag is a work of art but the price of $9,400 isn’t so fun! A little more in most of our budgets is this Clare V. Midi Sac Woven Crossbody Bag for $375 (that you won’t be afraid to carry.)
Sparkly Diamond Stud Earrings
I adore the look of diamonds with faded denim! A pair of Bliss Diamond 3 Ct T.W. Lab Grown Round Diamond Studs will serve you well for summer and all year round for $1,429.99. Or you can pick up a pair of Nordstrom Cubic Zirconia Earrings 4ct. for only $50. They’re even a little bigger!
Shop High Or Low
HIGH
Ralph Lauren Collection Adrien Cotton-Chambray Shirt, $890
Balmain Plain Denim Straight-fit Jeans, $1,290
Isabel Marant Dara Belt, $370
FERRAGAMO Leah Slide Sandal, $795
Bottega Veneta Small Sardine Intrecciato Fringe & Raffia Top Handle Bag, $9,400
Bliss Diamond 1 – 3 Ct T.W. Lab Grown Round Diamond Studs, $1,429.99
Total HIgh-End Outfit: $14,174.99
LOW
GAP Organic Cotton Denim Classic Shirt, $41
FRAME The Ruler Straight Leg Jeans, now $180.60
Madewell Medium Perfect Leather Belt, $58
Nordstrom Babette Slide Sandal, $39
Clare V. Midi Sac Woven Crossbody Bag, $375
Nordstrom Cubic Zirconia Earrings – 4ct., $50
Total Low-Priced Outfit: $702.60
Do you like a chambray shirt for summer? How would you style it?
You may also like to read Comfortable Summer Shoes: Get The Look For Less—Foot Pain, That Is! and Plaid Reimagined: 7 Pieces That Refresh the Trend for Spring and Summer.
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