UK Royals (Commonwealth Union)_Princess Diana was known for her impeccable mixture of tailored pieces and oversized athleisure, and her collection of rugby shirts has sparked another trending style.
When it comes to royal fashion icons, few have made quite such an impact as the late Princess of Wales. Princess Diana set plenty of trends during her lifetime, and her love of mixing tailored pieces with oversized athleisure wear has continued to be a go-to source of inspiration for plenty of contemporary trends.
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One of Princess Diana’s favourite styling choices, the oversized rugby shirt, has withstood the test of time, and now it is having something of a resurgence, with celebs like Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber both spotted recently wearing the classic striped jersey. Although you can of course pillage your other half’s actual rugby top collection, there are also plenty making their way onto some of the favourite online shopping sites for you to buy, including this bargain Superdry Vintage Stripe Rugby Top, £8.40 here (was £34.99).
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With their collared neckline, oversized fit, and (usually) striped pattern, rugby shirts have long been a staple of preppy style, making them perfect for creating casual, effortlessly cool ‘fits. They’re also surprisingly versatile, and they would look just as right at brunch as they would on the sidelines of a rugby field
Princess Diana often leaned into the ultra-preppy look by pairing her rugby shirts with capri-length white jeans, loafers and an oversized tote bag, and typically opted for more feminine pastel hues when it came to her rugby tops. Hailey Bieber has on the other hand, demonstrated how to up the cool factor with the oversized top, wearing it with gold hoops, an ultra-short leather mini skirt, and a pair of cat eye sunglasses, showing just how versatile the rugby shirt really is.
If you prefer to add a classic longline rugby shirt to your wardrobe, the Joules Falmouth Pink/Green Rugby Shirt, £54.95 here, comes in a muted pastel pink and mint green striped print that is reminiscent of Diana’s ultra-feminine style, while featuring a longer length and classic collared neckline for some royal-approved style. If you want to copy Hailey’s burgundy and navy version, this Front Row Men’s Long Sleeve Sewn Stripe Rugby Shirt, £22.46 here, is a great option, and the men’s sizing will make sure you get that relaxed, oversized fit that makes Hailey’s outfit look effortlessly cool.
ASOS also has plenty of different rugby shirt styles available right at this moment, and most of them are currently on sale, like the Bershka Long Sleeve Rugby Top In Navy and White Stripe, £31 here (was £35.99). The shirt is a great classic design that would work just as well with loafers and a mini skirt as it would with blue denim and trainers, whilst the ASOS DESIGN Knitted Oversized Rugby Polo Shirt In Red Stripe, £32, adds an extra textural element with its knitted material and collared V neckline.
If you prefer the short-sleeved version, Superdry’s Vintage Stripe Rugby Top presently has a major saving on it and has been reduced from £34.99 to £8.40 here, saving you 76%. You could make your choice from four different colour combos, and it has the exact same oversized retro rugby shirt design, just with short sleeves and a slightly shorter hemline, rather than the usual longline length. Which ever style you prefer, it’s official – rugby shirts are back, and they are not going anywhere.
For more royal-inspired fashion, this M&S charm bracelet is a perfect alternative to their go-to clover design – and it costs £23.
