The striped shirt is your summer hero on and off the beach – these 15 cuties show you why

A striped shirt is, quite simply, the best investment for your summer wardrobe. It’s arguably the hardest-working staple piece in any wardrobe – I own eight, mainly in different blue and white stripes, with brown and white, and red and white, stripes getting a look in, too.

In the cooler months, I wear my striped shirts as a layering piece with tailored trousers and a plain vest underneath, or with jeans and a basic tee with the shirt layered on top.

When it comes to summer, though, I style my striped shirts tucked into linen shorts or a denim mini skirt, and I wear them open-necked. Luckily, right now, every retailer has striped shirts in their collections, and they’re a perennial, often getting restocked when they sell out.

Depending on your style, I can guarantee there’s a style to suit you, whether it’s the classically spaced stripes on a boyfriend-style loose shirt, pinstripes on a fitted shirt or stripes on cutesy shirts with puff sleeves or a quirky collar.

It’s also a super useful item to pack for your summer holiday – no matter where you’re going. We’ve rounded up 15 of the best striped shirts available to buy now, ahead of peak summer, and we promise you’ll have yours for years.