Wardrobe Staple: Checked Shirts

When it comes to downtime dressing, there's nothing quite like comfy clothing, especially with the days getting cooler and autumn approaching.

Celebrities are favouring checked shirts for their off-duty days - worn over dresses, tees, shorts and jeans - they are totally versatile and an easy look to pull off - just add jeans and ankle boots! Here are some images from Pinterest for inspiration:

Checked shirts look great with skinnies and a leather jacket for a grunge-chic look:

 Neutral, subtle checks are easy to layer with a sweater or a scarf:

Checked shirts look great tied around the waist:

Most of us probably have a checked shirt in our wardrobe, but if not the shops are full of them this autumn and they are an inexpensive way to update your look. Here are my favourites:

I have a checked shirt, bought a few years ago from Uniqlo - they have a fantastic range, I love this mustard colour to brighten up a winter outfit under a plain sweater:

Flannel Check Long Sleeve Shirt £19.90

A traditional red checked boyfriend shirt from New Look:

Red Check Long Sleeve Boyfriend Shirt £17.99

A classic checked shirt from Marks & Spencer:

No Peep Pure Cotton Check Shirt £25

I particularly like the oversized check shirts that are everywhere, like this one from Topshop:

Topshop Oversized Check Shirt £30

And finishing with a fab monochrome version for just £10 from George at Asda:

Check Shirt £10

And this was me yesterday trying to hold onto the end of the summer in white jeans!

Military Jacket - True Religion SS14

Grey Top - Zara AW14

White Boyfriend Jeans - Mango SS14

Sandals - H&M SS14
Backpack - Mint Velvet AW14

So, will you be wearing your checked shirt this autumn?

Abbi x