Emma Willis has already been winning us over with her stylish and flattering This Morning outfits, so I took inspiration from her for work with a £36 lookalike stripe shirt
Every summer ITV’s This Morning brings in a new rotation of hosts whilst the usual presenters take some well earned time off, with current stand-in host Joel Dommett jokingly calling it “Supply teacher vibes” on his Instagram. However Joel and his co-host Emma Willis have already been a huge hit with fans, and as well as enjoying their presenting skills, we’ve also become an instant fan of Emma’s chic workwear-inspired wardrobe.
So much so, in fact, that I decided to take a leaf out of Emma’s book for my own work attire, especially after spotting her in blue and white Me and Em Cotton Stripe Relaxed Forever Shirt during Wednesday’s episode. Whilst I don’t have Emma’s exact £165 shirt, I have recently snapped up this £36 Stripe Oversized Shirt from Anthology which looks just like it.
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Just like Emma’s, my Anthology shirt is a beautiful pale blue colour with contrasting white stripes, although mine also has slim black stripes running down the centre of each white one, giving it some added contrast. Plus you can currently save 20% with the code SHINE, which knocks £7.20 off the price bringing it down to £28.80 and making it a much more affordable option if your budget doesn’t stretch to Emma’s Me and Em one.
My Stripe Oversized Shirt has an oversized fit with a classic collared neckline and button-fastened cuffs for that traditional menswear-inspired look.I took my usual size and it fit perfectly, with a relaxed fit that’s still flattering and doesn’t overwhelm you. If you have a larger bust you might want to try taking a size up for some extra room, as I did find that it doesn’t have a great deal of room in the chest area.
One of the best things about Anthology’s clothing is that it has a really inclusive range of sizes, too, and you can pick up the Stripe Oversized Shirt in sizes eight to 32. We also found this Blue Striped Slim Fit Poplin Shirt for just £17.99 at New Look, which comes in sizes six to 22 and is great if you prefer a more slimline fitting shirt.
If you prefer your shirts to look like you’ve pinched them out of your partner’s wardrobe, With Nothing Underneath’s The Boyfriend Shirt is £95 and has a more menswear-inspired feel. It also comes in several different colours and patterns, giving you plenty of different designs to choose from.
However I did find the Stripe Oversized Shirt has just the right length, so you can wear it loose and untucked and it’ll give you just enough coverage over your hips and upper thighs without being tight. However it’s not so long that if you prefer to wear it tucked in (like Emma did with her shirt) you won’t end up with tonnes of fabric bunching up under your waistband.
It’s also made from a lovely lightweight material that’s 90% cotton and 10% polyamide, which keeps it crisp and expensive feeling whilst still being breathable in the summer heat. It also just made me feel effortlessly put together and like I meant business – exactly what I needed for heading into the office.
