STYLING
HOW TO STYLE: THE RUGBY SHIRT
By Ayis Stephen-Diver, 3 March 2025

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#1: WITH SHORTS
Who said you can’t dress up a casual staple like the rugby shirt? Wear yours buttoned up to the top alongside relaxed tailoring in the form of these ASOS DESIGN mid-length shorts, kitten heels and a mini bag for a brunch-ready look. Heading off on a colder day? Make like Hailey Bieber by tossing on a trench or faux-fur coat for extra style points. Now this is a try.
GET THE LOOK:
ONLY rugby polo in green stripe, £38
ASOS DESIGN tailored belted longline shorts in camel, £35
ASOS DESIGN Havana pointed strappy mid heeled sandals in silver, £28
ASOS DESIGN bowler bag with double buckle in pink, £24
ASOS DESIGN aviator sunglasses in peach lens, £14

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#2: WITH JEANS
Denim + a rugby shirt is a duo as old as time, and for good reason. Team a neutral shirt with statement barrel-leg jeans, work boots like Timberlands and some household logos for an off-duty look you can wear anywhere. We’re particularly obsessed with the oversized shapes and masculine cuts throughout this ensemble – very city-ready.
GET THE LOOK:
Monki long sleeve rugby polo top in beige stripe, £20
ASOS DESIGN high waisted barrel leg jeans in light mid blue, £38
Timberland 6 inch premium boots in wheat nubuck leather, £190
New Era NY Yankees 9forty cord cap in brown, £30
ASOS DESIGN statement buckle slouch tote bag in light Khaki, £34

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#3: WITH A SKIRT
The office is going to hate to see you coming with *this* ‘fit on the agenda. Perhaps it’s the wrong sport, but we’re going terracecore with this three-stripe rugby shirt. Slide on this camo COLLUSION skirt, spring-ready & Other Stories ballet flats, and complete the look with silver jewellery and rolled-up socks. The colours and prints clash in all the right ways – it's giving It-girl energy.
GET THE LOOK:
adidas Originals rugby polo in black, £40
COLLUSION satin bubble mini skirt in camo print, £24.99
& Other Stories buckle strap ballet flats in yellow suede, £97
ASOS DESIGN waterproof stainless steel hoop earrings with tube design in silver tone, £12