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Statement shirts – letting it all hang out

— by Alyson Walsh

‘You’ll never be a scout with your shirt hanging out,’ that’s what my mum used to say when the Walsh kids arrived home from school looking a bit dishevelled.  But that was then, and 40-years later it’s chic to look a little undone. Blimey, there are even YouTube videos showing how to achieve an artfully half-tucked shirt. I watched them so you don’t have to (Tucking Hell). Apparently, it’s really important because: waist definition. Anyhow, zhushed or not, I’m  a fan of the reworked shirt. Straightforward shirts have been usurped by statement styles with asymmetric designs, tie fastenings or contrasting panels. Behold the shirt with quirk. This photo was taken by my gorgeous friend and talented photographer Annie Johnston (who shot the inaugural This Is My Style shoot), and it’s going on the author page of my new book. Consider this an exclusive…

And here are some more reworked shirts:

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