Why everyone needs (and deserves) to own this shirt

I tell you, fashion people LOVE to go on and on about the appeal of THE WHITE SHIRT. Yes, it's cool and all, but pair it with a black trouser and suddenly you look like everyone in your office. Stop dressing like a corporate zombie! I even wrote an article on this a while ago where I expressed my feelings on this issue at length.

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I even did a challenge where I only wore black and white to work for a week - and never once did I even wear a white shirt. To me, the white shirt looks good on the lanky, skinny and small-breasted. Large breasted women and the white shirt = problematic boob-situash.There will be some gaping. It's basically unavoidable.

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That's why I stand firmly behind the appeal of the vertically striped blue and white shirt. Take it to work, to the beach or even wear it as a kimono-style vibe with a tasseled belt.

It is so versatile and keeps being reimagined: the flared sleeved, off-the-shoulder, ruffles, the cropped skirt, the oversized "man's shirt" - the blue and white striped possibilities are endless.

We LOVE: Poetry Masey Stripe Off-Shoulder Top, R499.

Or opt for this Yarn Dyed Stripe Shirt by Witchery, R 799.

It goes with high-waisted jeans, culottes, A-line skirts - and basically underneath any jersey and jacket under the sun.

In summer I find it to be the ideal item for the beach as it a) allows for a Mediterranean feel and b) it's the perfect item for you to through over you bikini as you go for lunch or drinks.

Proof enough? I think so.

All images: Getty

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