If a chambray shirt and a utility jacket are two of your wardrobe staples, then this post is for you! They definitely are for me as evidenced by my including both in my capsule wardrobe. When I saw this army green utility shirt, I KNEW it needed to be in my closet. Today I am sharing how to style a button up shirt for some easy inspiration. I had fun thinking of 8 ways to wear a utility shirt below, but it would easily translate to any button up shirt. For even more ideas check out how to style a chambray shirt.
![If a chambray shirt and a utility jacket are two of your wardrobe staples, then this post is for you! Today I am sharing how to style a button up shirt. More specifically, I am sharing 8 ways to wear a utility shirt. The army green is so much fun! #buttonupshirt #utilityshirt #armygreenshirt #utilityjacket #howto #chambrayshirt](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/how-to-wear-a-utility-shirt-683x1024.jpg)
Utility Shirt Details
This particular utility shirt is from Old Navy and is only $34 though I have never seen it not on sale. I am wearing a size small so that I could button it over my pregnant belly. I would usually need an XS since it does have a but of a relaxed fit.
How to Style a Button Up Shirt Option 1 – With a Dress
Whether you style your button up shirt open over a dress, tied at the waist, or even layered with another outerwear option, pairing a utility shirt with a dress is always a fun idea! I personally love the army green since it works with white and black equally as well. I also switched up my accessories to easily change up my look too.
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, pairing it with a dress is a no-brainer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up and tied, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-dress-768x1024.jpg)
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, pairing it with a dress is a no-brainer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up and tied, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-dress-768x1024.jpg)
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, pairing it with a dress is a no-brainer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up and tied, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-black-dress-768x1024.jpg)
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, pairing it with a dress is a no-brainer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up and tied, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-black-dress-768x1024.jpg)
![I love the idea of dressing down a button up shirt by tying it and pairing it with low key accessories like a ball cap and sneakers.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-dress-1-768x1024.jpg)
![I love the idea of dressing down a button up shirt by tying it and pairing it with low key accessories like a ball cap and sneakers.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-dress-1-768x1024.jpg)
How to Style a Button Up Shirt Option 1 – With Shorts or a Skirt
I loved pairing my button front shirt both open AND closed with shorts and shirts. What I love about button up shirts is that you can layer another shirt underneath and achieve a totally different look and feel than if you just wore it closed. I do this with flannel shirts in the fall and winter a lot.
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, I love the options of shorts or skirts in the spring and summer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-leopard-shorts-768x1024.jpg)
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, I love the options of shorts or skirts in the spring and summer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-leopard-shorts-768x1024.jpg)
![I love pairing my utility shirt with a t-shirt underneath and a cute pair of denim shorts. Easy summer outfit - done!](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-shorts-768x1024.jpg)
![I love pairing my utility shirt with a t-shirt underneath and a cute pair of denim shorts. Easy summer outfit - done!](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-shorts-768x1024.jpg)
![How adorable is this army green utility shirt with my leopard print skirt?!](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-skirt-768x1024.jpg)
![How adorable is this army green utility shirt with my leopard print skirt?!](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-skirt-768x1024.jpg)
How to Style a Button Up Shirt Option 1 – With Jeans
Last but not least, try your button front shirt with jeans! Though I picked white jeans since I am posting this in the spring, you could easily swap them out for regular colored jeans. In the fall and winter try pairing these looks with a cute ankle boot.
![A utility or button up shirt is a great option for jeans. Either style it buttoned up or open layered over your favorite t-shirt.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-jeans-768x1024.jpg)
![A utility or button up shirt is a great option for jeans. Either style it buttoned up or open layered over your favorite t-shirt.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-jeans-768x1024.jpg)
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, pairing it with a dress is a no-brainer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up and tied, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-jeans-1-768x1024.jpg)
![When considering how to style a button up shirt, pairing it with a dress is a no-brainer! Whether you style it open or buttoned up and tied, each look is equally as awesome.](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/utility-shirt-white-jeans-1-768x1024.jpg)
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Such a cute shirt! Love how you styled it.
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
This is such a great post! Love every single look!
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Wow, you styled it in so many cute ways. I love how you styled it in a dress as button up top! <3
xoxo,
SHAIRA
Blog: http://www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com