A shirt is a staple that everyone needs in the wardrobe. And though we love timeless shades, sometimes we want to liven up our day-to-day looks. Go for something a little more daring, a little bolder. Printed shirts combine the two - you have the sophistication of a shirt with a statement print that will jazz up your outfits.
Printed shirts allow you to express your style in a classy way, this Autumn/Winter 2022, we have plenty of striking patterns that will add a twist to your wardrobe. From leaf and floral prints to unusual edgy stripes, we have everything you need to give your style a refresh.
Bold Florals
Florals may seem more of a spring/summer print, but forget everything you knew before! Our wintery floral and leaf prints are perfect for spicing up your style. How is this done? Through our choice of stylish yet darker tones for our patterns. Teal is the star of the show this season, so we obviously created a shirt with this tone, combined with our favourites, nutmeg and purple. This combination is striking and has the perfect balance of bright and darker, wintery tones.
The size of the print will also change up the tone of your look. Though we love a big floral print, smaller and more discreet prints are also available with James Harper. Our mini diamond leaf print is the perfect compromise between rocking the floral print and being a little more reserved. We get that sometimes larger prints aren’t practical on a day-to-day basis, especially when you have a dress code. So embrace our smaller prints for an office-appropriate look.
How can you style these shirts? The options are endless! When the temperatures are colder, we would wear our floral shirts under a round-neck jumper and let the collar pop out for a splash of colour. This way of rocking the shirt is also office-appropriate, and suave.
Another way you can ace your bold patterned shirt game is by wearing it under a plain velvet blazer if you’re going for a dressier vibe. Mix casual style and sophistication by throwing on a pair of chinos and trainers. Street style at its finest!
If you want something a little more subtle and low-key, then our plain shirts with patterned cuffs are the ideal way to find a compromise. You can be playful with print all while being discreet and stylish. Our cord shirts feature these field floral patterned cuffs that will look great when rolled up!
Check It Out
Forgive us for the pun, but checks are a cool way to add a casual touch to your outfits. Our cotton Tencel shirts in an on-trend check print are the perfect way to combine comfort and style. Opt for your size for a fitted look, or go super relaxed with the size up. Our checks are available in a wide range of shades. Of course, there is timeless navy but you can also love our chocolate check with hints of navy for a power duo that will steal your heart. You can also change things up with a lighter brushed check in natural that will brighten up your autumn/winter wardrobe.
How can you style checkered shirts? To be on-trend this season (and warm), you can wear this under a sweater vest. Because though it was once deemed a “grandad” item, it is now hitting the runways! Alternatively, you can wear it with our natural toned chinos to match the hints of white running throughout the pattern. The look will be completed with our nutmeg overcoat, which will always manage to transform your look into a put-together ensemble.
When the weather is warmer, the check shirt can also be layered. We suggest wearing it open with a basic white tee for a simple, all American-inspired look. It is the look we love for off duty style. Feeling the winter chill? Throw this shirt over a roll-neck knit to score some style points.
Stripes For Days
One of our unique prints this season is our Earth-toned striped shirt. It is something unique, and will certainly grab attention. The possibilities are limitless with this shirt because there are many eclectic colours running through it that you can team it with. Teal, mustard, nutmeg, black or natural - the choice is years!
For such a loud print, you need to let it do the talking! Strip back the rest of your outfit to something simple and minimalist. A pair of dark coloured chinos will do the trick here. Go back to basics and let the shirt steal the show. We also recommend dressing it up and styling it under a vintage-style velvet suit, our blazer and matching pants for a dressy yet modern look.
Lots Of Leaf
Our leaf print shirts are a unique twist on floral print. Our particular favourite? Our maple leaf print! It is very autumnal and statement, and that’s why we love it! Our palm tree prints are another print with a twist, our abstract palm print with a mix of geometric shapes balances out statement prints and modern art.
Like the stripes, these prints just stand out, so you’ll need to keep your outfit super simple.
