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.
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.
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.
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.
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This is such a versatile shirt, Amy Ann, and what a great color! My favorite outfit is with the leopard skirt!
I hope you have a fabulous week!
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This really shows how versatile a shirt like this is Amy Ann!! I love it.
XOXO
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I’m totally going to steal some of these ideas—I especially love the shirt styled with a LBD and a printed skirt!
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What a fun versatile top! I love the color and you have styled it in so many great ways!
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Love the color of your buton down. All looks are adorable, especially love it with those snakeskin sandals!
Take care,
jess xx
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I’m loving the different ways you styled this up!
You look great here babe.
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These are all such cute options Amy Ann!! I love all the fab inspiration!
I have that shirt and have been wearing it non-stop! It’s such a nice alternative to chambray! Love all of these cute looks!
Jill – Doused in Pink
You look fabulous! Loving this green color on you!
Thanks for hosting the linkup!
Ellibelle’s Corner
Love the color of this button up! It looks amazing with the black and white pieces <3
Green Fashionista
Great ways to style a button up shirt Amy! I love how versatile it is and how it totally can feel laid back or super chic. I am swooning over your black and white skirt – so pretty and complements your shirt nicely. I hope you are having a great week so far and happy Wednesday!
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This is so creative and you can seriously see how functional this shirt is!! Gives a whole new meaning to utility shirt 🙂 xo, Biana BlovedBoston
You are just the cutest! Love all these looks!
I have a utility shirt almost identical to this one and now I can’t wait to try out some of the ways you styled it! LOVE it over the bodycon dress!
Rosy Outlook
I love a good button-up shirt and all the ways you’ve styled it here. I love it over the dresses especially, I think it’s such a perfect combo for spring and summer!
You are just the cutest! It’s so cool how one top and create so many darling looks!
Each of these outfits look so good on you! I need a new shirt, I make the mistake of buying them too small and I think if I bought one slightly oversized I’d have more options, thanks for the inspo!
xo,
Kellyann
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You wear this shirt well !I had to be creative with button up shirts in my pregnancies too – they just don’t button over the bump by the middle of the pregnancy, haha!
Hope that you are having a great week 🙂 Thanks for the link up!