How to Style a Button Up Shirt – 8 Ways to Wear a Utility Shirt

May 20, 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

I love pairing my utility shirt with a t-shirt underneath and a cute pair of denim shorts. Easy summer outfit - done!

How adorable is this army green utility shirt with my leopard print skirt?!

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.