This summer, I've decided to wear the items in my closet that really, truly make me happy [1]. Since I've been spending most of my time at home, that does involve way more loungewear [2], and my hero piece just happens to be a printed bowling shirt. We're seeing these breezy tops pop up everywhere — styled in animal print over summer dresses or as cover-ups over ribbed bikinis [3]. Brands like Prada and Burberry have created their own signature iterations to make fashion fans swoon, either with logos or signature splashy patterns you'd recognise on your feed instantly.
Personally, I prefer a more oversize fit (regularly scoping out the men's section), because I feel like these are the relaxed answer to that flowy, beachy maxi dress I used to look forward to wearing. But I've been styling my own designs — from the likes of Duvin Design Co. [4] and Tombolo Company — with everything from bermuda sweat shorts to silk midi skirts with flat slides if I need to run a quick weekend errand. There are more affordable options where this retro surfer trend came from, though, and I rounded up a handful of some of the best graphics and stripes I've seen so far. First, scroll through to find some great ways to style your own button-down [5], then shop the pieces I still have my eye on. One thing's for sure: I'm totally not done building out my feel-good collection.
My Favourite Pieces
& Other Stories Boxy Button Up Shirt [7] ($89)
Tombolo Company Vongole! Cabana Shirt
Tombolo Company Vongole! Cabana Shirt [8] ($128)
Solid & Striped Boxy Shirt
Solid & Striped Boxy Shirt [9] ($198)
ASOS Design Revere Abstract Leaf Print Shirt in Ecru
ASOS Design Plus Revere Abstract Leaf Print Shirt in Ecru [10] ($40)
AE Striped Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt
AE Striped Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt [11] ($17, originally $35)
La Veste Flower Power Blouse
La Veste Flower Power Blouse [12] ($107, originally $178)
Bode Cut-Out Appliqué Shirt
Bode Cut-Out Appliqué Shirt [13] ($415)
Simon Miller Conroe Striped Cotton-Blend Shirt
Simon Miller Conroe Striped Cotton-Blend Shirt [14] ($73, originally $290)
Zara Printed Blouse
Zara Printed Blouse [15] ($50)
Topman Floral Print Slub Slim Shirt
Topman Floral Print Slub Slim Shirt [16] ($55)
Duvin Design Buttonup Shirt
Duvin Design Buttonup Shirt [17] ($63)
Prada Double Match Shirt
Prada Double Match Shirt [18] ($1,200)