How I wear my blue shirt

How I wear my blue shirt. Blue shirts always look fresh. They are a softer option than white and suits most colourings. They can be associated with either work wear or “corporate uniform”.

On the other side of the spectrum they are often worn with casual wear especially teamed with jeans.

I consider blue shirts to be extremely versatile. They can be both formal or casual depending on the wearer and the situation. I have chosen a modern version of the blue shirt from Marks&Spencer. (unfortunately out of stock similar). It shows the new bell sleeve trend. Personally I think the sleeve detail adds an “on trend” element.

SHOP MORE CLASSIC OPTIONS

If you are opting for this style make sure the sleeves do not fall further than the wrist. If they do you risk dangling them in your soup! On my Marks&Spencer top the sleeves end at wrist level which I find perfectly wearable. I know some of my readers find this style impractical. I have selected some more classic versions below.

The photographs were taken by Laura Hines in Kew Gardens. Follow Laura’s Instagram account to view more of her stunning photos.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Susan B says:

31st March 2017 at 15:35

Great color and I like the fun sleeves!
Janis says:

31st March 2017 at 16:33

Love this outfit and beautiful color on you
Christine says:

31st March 2017 at 17:51

You cannot beat a blue shirt and this one is a winner on you.
Wendy says:

31st March 2017 at 18:18

Love the colour but hate the sleeves!
Jeni Molyneux says:

1st April 2017 at 17:24

Love the colour design etc on you but I could never handle the hassle of those sleeves!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  1st April 2017 at 17:37
  
  I know the sleeves are not to everybody's taste but I have tested them while looking after my grandson and they were ok. However I will probably take the top with me to france at end of April.
Maureen says:

2nd April 2017 at 08:21

I rather like the emergence of flamboyant sleeves, certainly a lot more than wide half mast trousers which transform my rear view into the back end of a bus. I got one of the jigsaw Georgia O'Keefe shirts last season which goes in this direction but is a three quarter length sleeve so less vulnerable to food incidents!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  2nd April 2017 at 11:17
  
  Hi Maureen
  I agree 3/4 length fluted sleeves are a great idea. More practical. I have my eye on a very nice cream one by Jaeger.
Viv Butler says:

21st April 2017 at 19:33

A lovely put together capsule wardrobe, it makes life so simple, and what a blessing for comfortable footwear! Who would have thought a few years ago, we'd be wearing trendy footwear that was comfortable!