You know I love versatile clothing pieces. And a classic chambray or denim shirt is no exception. Many items I own need to function in the work (business casual) setting as well as my weekend (casual) setting. A chambray denim shirt is one of these items for me.
I’ve put together the 3 most common ways I style chambray: work, casual, lounge. Continue reading how I style chambray, photos for outfit inspiration & where I recommend purchasing your chambray shirt. This post may contain affiliate links; full disclosures HERE.
3 Ways to Style Chambray: Work, Casual, Lounge
- Work: I work 5 days a week. I dress business casual for the hospital/academia setting. Chambray is great when I want a comfortable feel. I usually wear it on Friday’s when I’m dressing a little more casual. I like pairing chambray with different accessories to brighten up or accent the outfit. My favorite way to brighten up my outfit? Tieks ballet flats!
- Casual: Chambray or denim shirts are awesome for weekend or casual wear. My favorite way to wear chambray is with white denim! Yes, you can also go for an all-denim look with jeans but I honestly love the contrast with white denim. Accent with a belt to break up the chambray denim and white denim look!
- Lounge: Who doesn’t love a great lounge outfit? I pair chambray or denim shirts with classic black leggings. I recommend a longer chambray shirt or tunic style when pairing with leggings. Again, I love pairing this outfit with Tieks ballet flats but also think this goes very well with riding boots or OTK boots. (Sorry no photos with boots, it’s just not cold enough in Los Angeles yet!)
Outfit Inspiration
J. Crew Factory Chambray Shirt XXS; Banana Republic Sloan pant 0P; Tory Burch belt XXS; Michael Kors Sutton handbag;Tieks ballet flats coral patent color (more on my Tieks review HERE)
J. Crew Factory Chambray Shirt XXS; Paige denim size 24, Tory Burch wallet (my review HERE); BaubleBar necklace; Tory Burch belt XXS
J. Crew Factory Chambray Shirt XXS; Nordstrom Leggings XS; Tieks ballet flats lilac color (more on my Tieks review HERE)
I even wore this lounge outfit while helping my sister get ready for her wedding last fall. Chambray was perfect because the button-up style prevented me from messing up my wedding day hairstyle!
Photo credit: Amber Shiavone Photography (her website HERE).
Where to buy the best Denim & Chambray Shirts
- J. Crew & J. Crew Factory: always available season after season with petite-friendly fits! Mine is from here & I love it (yes, I only own one chambray shirt…remember to find items that truly spark joy in your life!)
- Nordstrom: great selection and options to purchase a colored denim or chambray shirt
Do you own a chambray or denim shirt? What are your favorite ways to style it?
Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP is the CEO of Clarify, Simplify, Align and Host of The Burnout Doctor Podcast. Dr. Louie uses her signature Burnout Doctor Method to coach burned out pharmacists & professionals to simplify because work-life balance is a LIE. Align work into your life & break free from people pleasing, perfectionism and thrive in life on YOUR TERMS.