Striped shirts are always fashionable, but not *this* fashionable—these 28 will elevate every outfit.
When you think about striped shirts, particularly striped T-shirts, a variety of thoughts may arise. On one hand, there's the Breton style, which originated as a uniform for the French military and later became a fashion staple worn by icons like Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn. It has since evolved into a popular item for preppy wardrobes, commonly seen along the shores of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Baggy striped shirts with intricate color patterns often give off a more playful vibe than "sophisticated," evoking a playground essence that designers like Miuccia Prada have embraced, appreciating the youthful aesthetic and the creative possibilities it offers. Imagine striped Miu Miu tube tops layered over oversized tees with a polo underneath for added texture. Although they may seem straightforward in principle, striped shirts offer a wealth of style options, and currently, fashion is capitalizing on their versatility in fresh and exciting ways, making them among the most coveted tops available.
Not only are they appearing on runways, but striped T-shirts are also all over my Instagram feed, paired with sleek jeans and suede handbags at European airports, in luxurious dressing rooms matched with Bermuda shorts and flat sandals, and casually worn on the streets of London with boxer shorts and lace-trimmed skirts. Whether styled with flip-flops, sneakers, or Chanel ballet flats, these T-shirts demonstrate the endless style potential of a classic design when styled thoughtfully.
Below, you'll discover the enduring appeal of the striped T-shirt. Explore our favorite styling tips for this essential piece in 2025 (and beyond), and shop for the trendiest options available.
Get the look: Striped shirt + dark-wash distressed jeans + two-tone ballet flats + suede handbag
Veronica Beard Jean
3/4 Sleeve Pruitt Tee
COS
Clean Cut Regular T-Shirt
Massimo Dutti
100% Cotton Polo Shirt With Striped Details
Kallmeyer
Wynn Long Sleeve T-Shirt in Cotton Jersey
Get the look: Oversized long-sleeve striped T-shirt + lace-trim skirt + flip-flops
Banana Republic
Vintage Cotton Crew-Neck T-Shirt
Adidas X Wales Bonner
Unisex Knit Polo
Massimo Dutti
100% Cotton Striped Polo Shirt
Reformation
Rowan Crew Tee
Get the look: Long-sleeve striped T-shirt + Bermuda shorts + flat sandals
Miu Miu
Long-Sleeved Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
Prada
Striped Lisle Cotton T-Shirt
Tna
Mighty Cotton™ Fletch Longsleeve
Get the look: Long-sleeve striped T-shirt + boxer shorts
Free People
Cest La Vie Tee
Baum Und Pferdgarten
Jawo Shirt
Get the look: Striped polo shirt + trousers + top-handle handbag
HIGH SPORT
Owen Striped Cotton T-Shirt
ZARA
Short Sleeve Knit Polo Top
MANGO
Striped Cotton T-Shirt
Get the look: Oversized striped T-shirt + white skirt + loafers
COS
Clean Cut Regular T-Shirt
Tibi
Striped Perfect Tee Crew Neck
Lovers and Friends
Liana Tee
Vrg Grl
Willow Stripe Tee
Get the look: Striped rugby shirt + cashmere sweater + wide-leg pants
Rabanne
Striped Cotton T-Shirt
ZARA
Slub Striped Cotton T-Shirt
J.Crew
Classic Mariner Cloth Boatneck T-Shirt in Stripe
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Striped shirts are always fashionable, but not *this* fashionable—these 28 will elevate every outfit.
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