Why is the striped blue shirt everywhere? Fashion’s current obsession is not a micro-trend, but a forever wardrobe classic that proves timeless always wins.
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If it feels like striped blue shirts are suddenly everywhere, you’re not imagining it. From offices to flea markets to airport lounges, this wardrobe classic seems to be having a major moment.
Of course, it’s not exactly a new trend – striped blue shirts have long been a timeless staple in both men’s and women’s closets. But there’s certainly a renewed interest, this time on a much more mainstream level. Take a stroll in a mall, and you would know. From Zara, Splash, H&M and Uniqlo to Marks & Spencer and multi-designer luxury store The Collective – every possible store selling women’s clothing has a striped blue shirt prominently displayed.
Kendall Jenner striped blue shirt
The shirt’s glow-up has also pushed it beyond its corporate roots. Once thought of as little more than a boardroom uniform paired with pencil skirts or tailored trousers, it now slips seamlessly into off-duty wardrobes. Wear it undone over wide-leg denims, style it cropped with skirts, or throw it over a tank or bralette for a casual day out. For cooler months, add a cardigan or blazer and it still delivers a crisp, classic look.
Katrina Kaif striped blue shirt
For long, the crisp white shirt has ruled for its versatility, but the striped blue shirt matches that adaptability with a breezier edge. It pairs just as well with pantsuits as it does with shorts or maxi skirts. Fashion experts hail it as a modern essential. “It has the potential to move seamlessly from casual wear with well-fitted jeans and a belt to formalwear with trousers and a blazer,” says Bharat Gupta, creative director and stylist. Celebrity stylist Divyak D’Souza calls it a “perennial wardrobe classic.”
No wonder it is trusted by everyone from Kendall Jenner, Meghan Markle, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Jill Biden to Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and countless fashion enthusiasts. Social media has only amplified its appeal – countless “one shirt, five ways” tutorials showcase just how effortlessly it can shift from casual chic to power dressing.
At a time when micro-trends soar and vanish just as quickly, a fluid staple like the striped blue shirt lends lasting strength to your style. Its resurgence, in fact, signals a shift away from fleeting fashion cycles and towards timeless classics that help build wardrobes to last.
No surprise then that this sartorial staple shows up across both luxury and fast fashion racks. Ralph Lauren, Miu Miu, The Row and countless other high-end labels have carried it for seasons, with many spotlighting it in their Spring-Summer 2025 collections. On the other end, high-street brands have cemented its place as a modern must-have, ensuring that no matter your budget, the blue striped shirt is within reach.
