So I Decided to Style That Old Rugby Shirt
Found my navy rugby shirt buried in the closet yesterday – you know, that thick cotton one with red and white stripes across the chest. Figured it deserved better than collecting dust. Grabbed my phone and started experimenting right there in my bedroom.
First tried basic jeans combo like most dudes do. Pull on slim black jeans, cuff the bottoms twice, shove feet into white sneakers. Instant “I tried zero effort” look. Threw on Dad’s old leather watch just so my wrists didn’t feel naked. Meh. Passable for grocery runs.
Then thought – let’s mess with layers. Dug out that beige hoodie missing its drawstrings. Zipped halfway, collar popped over the rugby shirt. Stomped around in Timberlands pretending it’s fall. Surprisingly okay? Hoodie sleeves bunching up like crazy though.
For smarter vibes, dragged gray chinos from the ironing pile. Tucked the shirt real deep (felt weird tucking athletic fabric). Brown belt, those fake suede loafers Aunt Karen gifted me. Looked like I forgot dress code for community college interview.
- Lesson one: Never tuck rugby shirts unless you enjoy looking uncomfortable
- Lesson two: Hoodie layering works but thin hoodies only
Women’s Version Using My Sister’s Closet
Barged into my sister’s room next. Snatched her identical rugby shirt (girls section fits way tighter FYI). Rolled sleeves above elbows immediately – feels less gym class.
First experiment: Pair with stupid short denim skirt and knee-high socks. Instant 2007 flashbacks. Tossed on chunky platform sneakers. Felt like a pop-punk album reject. Sister yelled “NO” from doorway.
Tried smarter approach. Buttoned shirt halfway, threw unbuttoned oversized blazer on top. Mom’s high-waisted trousers (yes I borrowed without asking). Stuffed the shirt loosely into trousers, added hoops. Suddenly looked like someone who attends art gallery openings on purpose.
- Surprise winner: Rugby shirt peeking under blazer with fancy-ish trousers
- Fail: That pleated tennis skirt disaster still haunts me
Final verdict? Basically treated rugby shirt like fancier polo. Looks best untucked with straight-cut jeans or trousers. Layer light jackets over it – denim or bomber jackets crush it. And for god’s sake keep patterns simple underneath unless you want clown vibes. Didn’t even bother with accessories beyond watches/hoops. Simple works.
