Colourful folded Ralph Lauren Oxford shirts neatly and tidily arranged.

Styling Oxford Shirts For Summer

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During the warmer months of the year, nothing elevates a summer workwear outfit better than a Ralph Lauren Oxford shirt. This versatile garment can radically transform your seasonal wardrobe with its impressive array of patterns and colours and timeless preppy allure.

Showcasing durable basketweave fabric and a signature button-down collar, you can team an Oxford shirt with sportswear, jeans, or tailored clothing, depending on the style you desire. The Oxford is a workplace staple that you’ll never tire of wearing. It’s comfortable, breathable, and always on-point.

The versatility of Oxford Shirts as summer workwear

What makes Ralph Lauren’s Oxford shirts such a great choice for your workwear wardrobe? They go with just about anything. You can dress them up with slacks and loafers, or slip them under a snappy blazer. The ideas are simply endless.

While a crisp white dress shirt might suit corporate environments where formality is essential (think law firms, estate agents, and finance companies), the Oxford befits a casual office culture with a relaxed yet refined dress code. Breathable and easy-to-iron, our different types of shirts will serve you well across the summer, whether you opt for a short-sleeve custom-fit or a long-sleeve classic.

Stacks of folded plaid and striped Oxford shirts in various colours on a table.
Folded Oxford shirts in a variety of colours arranged on a table.

Choosing the right colours for your shirt

Ralph Lauren’s Oxford shirts span timeless monochromes, gelato shades, and eye-catching patterns, so how do you choose the right one for the office? When it comes to dressing for summer, consider how colours can evoke certain emotions. What would you like to communicate?

While it’s easy to play it safe and opt for innocuous colours, those looking to grab attention can team a Plaid Oxford Shirt with a pair of Salinger Straight Fit Chinos, or slip a chrome yellow Garment-Dyed Oxford under a Quarter-Zip Jumper or a Polo Mesh Blazer. Alternatively, up the style stakes in a Slim-Fit Oxford in emerald green, teamed with Herringbone Cargos in military khaki.

For those who favor a more timeless aesthetic, marry grey, black and navy trousers with understated shirts like our low-key Striped Knit Oxford in Carmel Pink, or the Slim Fit Oxford in a subtle shade of vanilla. While white and black are associated with formality (both are well-suited to the corporate world), colours like pale blue and beige offer relaxed sophistication.

Styling tips for different colours

How to wear a white Oxford shirt

Of all the Oxford shirt colours that are best suited to the workplace, white is an absolute failsafe. Why? Because it provides a solid canvas from which to build an entire office look, including trousers, shoes, and accessories.

Team Ralph Lauren’s Slim Fit Garment-Dyed Oxford Shirt with Tapered Linen Trousers and a Full-Grain Leather Dress Belt, or marry a Polo Bear Oxford with Sullivan Slim Stretch Jeans and a Leather-Trim Canvas Briefcase — a most practical bag for the office. Peruse our range of short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts to get a feel for what you like. The style combinations are simply endless.

How to wear a blue Oxford shirt:

If you’re looking for an alternative hue to white, a blue Oxford shirt is always a winner because it’s universally flattering and goes with complimentary colours like white, black, grey, and green. For example, Ralph’s blue Oxford Workshirt looks great with a pair of Slim Fit Canvas Cargo Pants (in navy or olive) or Pleated Seersucker Suit Trousers in striking Vintage Crea.

Add a Pony Plaque Belt , impeccably crafted from luxe vachetta leather, to elevate the outfit.

Man in a white button-down Oxford shirt with beige trousers, hands in pockets.
Man in a white button-down Oxford shirt paired with blue jeans, hands in pockets.
Man in a light blue Oxford shirt with blue shirt underneath, beige trousers, and beige cap.
Man in a light blue striped Oxford shirt with rolled sleeves and green trousers, casually standing.
Man in a multicolored checkered Oxford shirt with rolled sleeves, beige trousers, one hand in pocket and casually standing.
Man in a yellow button-down Oxford shirt with rolled sleeves, beige trousers, hands in pockets.
Man in a light blue Oxford shirt with rolled up sleeves and a striped tie paired with beige trousers, hand in pockets.

Oxford Shirt outfit ideas for summer workwear

We’ve made smart-casual workwear a cinch with our office-appropriate Oxfords. Whether you dress them up with slacks or keep them casual with shorts, this iconic Ralph Lauren shirt is an absolute must for summer.

For a laid-back look that really pops, invest in a Gingham Oxford Fun Shirt (featuring candy-colored panels) and marry it with Reclaimed Denim Vintage Jeans and a pair of Suede Venetian Loafers. Alternatively, if your workplace calls for something more formal, team an Iconic Oxford Shirt with a Pine Silk Twill Tie, a pair of Stretch Chinos, and an Italian made calfskin belt .

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The Oxford shirt may have made its name as a favourite amongst polo players and college students, but this historic garment has grown into a modern-day essential that’s ideal for the office, or any type of workplace. Choosing the right colours and patterns can greatly enhance your summer wardrobe by introducing a fresh aesthetic.

Shop our stunning collection of Oxford shirts to revolutionize your look. Whether you want a crisp white classic or a unique design that pushes the envelope, Ralph Lauren has got you covered.

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