The classic white shirt gets a lot of love, but this summer, I’ve spotted several women looking extremely chic in light blue button-downs. Seared in my memory is the image of a lady I saw on the Southbank in July, wearing a rumpled sky-coloured shirt with a tailored khaki midi skirt and black sandals. She looked so stylish I wanted to take out my phone and snap a picture – but I didn’t, because I try not to be weird in public.
One warning: certain fabrics and cuts can make pale blue shirts look too preppy or formal, so look for soft, casual cotton or linen in a relaxed shape. System of Motion’s Walter shirt (£110) is – in a word – perfect.