Wednesday, 23 September 2026

HOW TO STYLE: BAND SHIRTS #1


It’s been a hot minute since my last band shirt styling posts, but I’m thrilled to bring it back. I won’t lie, I’ve rapidly eased on the band shirt buying oner the last couple of years, but finding fun ways to style them is something I love to do and helps ease the guilt when I do buy one.

For this new little series, I’ve opted to style multiple shirts with one bottom half piece, whether that be a particular skirt, pair or trousers etc and mix up the accessories. Multiple fun outfits that can be made out of one shirt and bottom!

This set of shirts have been paired with an Amazon pleated white lace hem skirt, it’s so versatile and looks so cute with oversized shirts (so those tees don’t have to exclusively be worn to bed), you can style it with trainers, boots, heels, literally anything and it’s super cheap too.


KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES

Most of my band shirts are KIGH, as you’ll definitely see in this series, this is a golden oldie that I don’t feel got enough love at the time. This denim blue Levi’s style tee gives a nice colour pop with the skirt, pairs perfectly with a pair of New Balance white and navy trainers for a relaxed and comfortable vibe and mid-blue, fluffy handled handbag. To take this to the next level, I’d probably throw on a longline denim jacket, although I’d absolutely want to be showing off that back print!

See that this has been tucked in but bagged over at the top, this is to avoid seeing the shirt under the skirt (the colour would be very visible), but as the top isn’t long or big enough to look effective over the skirt, the tucked up loose fit provides a strong silhouette without it looking frumpy.


MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

This shirt was bought on a last minute whim from Primark, all of my old My Chem shirts from near on 20 years ago have long been sold so I didn’t have one to wear to see them at Wembley. When Primark released a wide selection of men’s band shirts a few months ago, I freaked out when I saw this. Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge will always be my fave album of their’s and this shirt is perfect for £12.

This is pretty much what I wore to see them, different footwear but the oversized black tee with this skirt made me feel like a 30-something year old version of the black haired, side fringed teenage me and showed me a little difference between those 2 different version of me. 

For this look I’ve paired the shirt and skirt with knee-high black boots and a black shoulder bag, to elevate it more I’d likely throw on a longline leather jacket or a leather gilet, being mindful of the different lengths of the jacket, tee and skirt so it doesn’t look too layered.


RILEY GREEN

I told myself I didn’t need this shirt and then approx thirty seconds later I bought it at his Manchester gig last year. I have no self-control, what can I say?

You know I love a back print shirt at this point, and this is probably one of the coolest ones I own, from his Damn Country Music tour, there aren’t any tour dates just a funky cowboy on a horse which is really top tier.

The size of it works really well with this skirt, it’s not too big but comes just long enough to show off a little more than the lace hem. For this I’ve thrown on a pair of brown platform mules and a brown suede studded shoulder bag, the brown accents work well with tying in the back print colours and a general country music tone.

To take this from bedroom to outdoors, I’d most probably thrown on an overside brown leather jacket or a longline white denim jacket.


What did you think of these? What shirts do you want to see styled next? 

S xo
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Tuesday, 8 September 2026

THE FOOTBALL STYLE EDIT: MAN CITY 26/27 GK SHIRT

The very moment I saw this shirt, I had to have it. There were no maybes, there was a certainty that I’d have this shirt some point during the season. I lasted about 6 weeks before I gave in and bought it (6 weeks before the start of the season). Mind you, this was after picking it up every time I visited the Man City Arndale store and held it up against myself in the mirror, telling myself ‘you’d look really cute in this’. I was right, I do.

One trip into the store with my best friend, saying I was absolutely not buying it because it was the same week I’d unexpectedly ended up by the latest England home shirt, and of course I’d been influenced to buy it.


It was only a matter of time.


Sometimes you look at a shirt and you see a player, even if you’d never seen them play in it, you just imagine them in the shirt. This shirt had James Trafford all over it for me, and despite the fact I’m gutted that he’s no longer a City player, I have zero regrets about having his name on this shirt for a season he won’t be our player.


The first time I threw this outfit together was the day after I bought the shirt, it was something I wanted to wear for a casual Sunday brunch outing, but with the weather being a little grey and cooler, my legs needed covering however I needed to make sure I’d still fit into whatever I was wearing after eating the most insane doorstop French toast of my life.


This look is super casual but cute, trainers keep it light for a casual coffee date or running errands, but stick on some boots on mini heels then you’re ready for a cute shopping trip. I opted for the stretchy drawstring wide leg trousers from H&M and my old faithful New Balance 740 white & silver trainers, along with the best colour pop bag I’ve ever seen, the Coach Kisslock frame multicoloured woven bag. 


Man City 26/27 goalkeeper shirt  //  H&M white drawstring trousers  //  New Balance 740 white & silver trainers  //  Coach Kisslock frame bag


I’m loving playing about with styling football shirts at the moment, I have so many of them now and I can’t stop myself buying them (it’s a problem), so naturally I’m turning this into a mini-series. Keep your eyes peeled for the next look!


S xo

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Wednesday, 26 August 2026

THE FOOTBALL STYLE EDIT: MARSEILLE 24/25 GK 125TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRT


This. Shirt. I popped into Didsbury for a little charity shop mooch, I did not have high hopes because I seem to be horribly unfortunate in thrifting things I like and for good prices. However, the very first shop I went into (thanks RSPCA) had a Man City zip jacket (10 sizes too big for me whatever) and this shirt.

As soon as I saw it I fell in love. It's so simple, plain black with a black sponsor logo, just the Olympique de Marseille logo on it in white. So classy, so neat, and at £5 it wasn't being put back on the rail.

At first glance I thought it was a cute cropped shirt, when I returned home I realised someone had actually hacked the bottom of the shirt off so it's massively jagged and uneven, but if tucked into something it's not noticeable, and I could look into have it properly hemmed. It's nice to not have to crop it myself by tying a bobble around the excess material, tucking into my waistband with it bagged over or having it hanging halfway down my thighs.

When I searched for the shirt online, I found out it was Marseille's 24/25 goalkeeper shirt for their 125th anniversary. When I rolled the sleeve cuffs back, I found it was white with 1899 printed around the band, so clearly I'm rolling the sleeves back every time I wear it because how cool is that?

In a suuuuuuper weird turn of events, a few weeks after I bought this, Man City signed Marseille keeper Geronimo Ruilli (who I saw sporting the shirt in a photo on his Instagram!).


This shirt can be styled by anything because it's so versatile, but I opted to pair it with this New Look white linen ruffle skirt, black platform mules and a Love Moschino black shoulder bag. Currently, as I write this, I'm wearing the outfit paired with a black leather look gilet too, feeling v cute.


Marseille 24/25 anniversary GK shirt  //  New Look white linen ruffle skirt  //  ASOS Black platform mules  //  Love Moschino bag

New fave outfit unlocked!

What should I be trying next?

S xo
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Thursday, 20 August 2026

THE FOOTBALL STYLE EDIT: SPAIN 26 AWAY SHIRT


There are times when I'm incredibly restrained and disciplined, it's truly remarkable. But then there are times where I massively counteract this with a lack of self-restraint. Actually, in this case I exercised a little bit of both.

During the World Cup this year, I very much enjoyed seeing different kits, the home versus the away shirts, (Belgium, I adore your current away shirt, chefs kiss), it was like window shopping for a very long time (5 weeks of it).

The moment my eyes landed on Spain's away shirt, I was in love (and if it was seeing Ferran Torres in it, mind your damn business and move along), it's so classy and timeless, it looks gorgeous on the players and the fans alike. Basically it was my dream in a shirt, just a team I was trying not to root for on the side. 

Obviously I was supporting England through and through, but rooting for other teams that don't have direct competition with your team gives you another focus during the tournament. Portugal are always a given with me, but I have such a soft spot for Spain (aside from the 2024 Euro's obvs), with Rodri captaining the team this tournament, and 3 ex-City players in the squad, it's hard not to love them. Plus, what a blinder of a campaign they had.

The more I saw it over the World Cup, the more I reaaaaaally wanted it, it became more of a need than a want. Jokingly, before the final, I thought 'if Spain win the World Cup and Ferran scores the winner, I'll buy the shirt' not actually believing that sequence of events would quite literally happen. Well, what can I say? I'm a woman of my word.

Football shirts form a very expensive collection, however I have find a personal hack where I still (thankfully) fit into most brands kids size 15-16. The children's XL is very similar in size to men's S and not quite as long, and at £20 or so less per shirt, I can justify buying more with the savings. I've found this works well for Puma and Adidas, Nike I haven't even tried because the largest children's shirt look tiny so I had to opt for an adults small for my newest England shirt.

I really had no clue how to style this at first, it looks like it would go with everything, but I didn't want to go for shorts or denim, it's too classy. It's also cream so white is immediately eliminated from being worn alongside it. Then I spied this golden yellow satin midi skirt that I bought in the sale from Zara, it's gorgeous and perfectly matches the golden in the shirt. Paired with my Next yellow square toe slingbacks and Coach Kisslock frame woven bag, I have unlocked yet another new fave outfit that I want to wear on repeat!


Spain 26 Away shirt  //  Zara golden yellow satin midi skirt  //  Next yellow square toe slingbacks  //  Coach Kisslock frame woven bag

So, what's next?

(I may have returned this and re-bought it online when my size came back in stock so I could get Ferran 7 on the back, oops!)


S xo

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Sunday, 8 March 2026

WHAT I WORE IN LISBON

Heading to the Portuguese capital in October felt like a risky chance to take weather wise, but I’d already made my mind up earlier in the year - before like got heavy - that I’ve choose the middle of autumn to visit and i wasn’t going to let weather be a deciding factor  for me. Although Lisbon in the sunshine is something not to be missed.

In the lead up to the trip I was constantly checking the weather forecast and couldn’t believe my eyes at the predicted temps and consistent weather. I’m sorry, mid October and it’s 28 degrees?! I was excited to still be able to pack for summer seeing as i hadn’t had to chance to put everything away following my Gran Canaria holiday earlier in the year.


All I could think was, dress cute and cool, stick trainers on and you’re good for whatever is thrown your way. And I was right! But cor blimey, was it hot.


When packing for a trip to Lisbon, I can’t stress this enough, but pack trainers or something good for lots of walking and steep inclines. I took a couple of pairs on New Balance trainers (because they are the comfiest footwear I own) and a pair or wedges in case I went anywhere local for dinner (they came home unworn).


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Day One - Travelling/Exploring


Travelling

- H&M chocolate brown joggers (currently sold out)

- Primark yellow seamless cropped cami pyjama top (yellow currently unavailable)

- Primark cornflower blue zip hoodie (sold out)

- New Balance 740 White & Silver trainers

- Primark brown shopper pocket handbag (sold out)



Exploring

- Primark Brown & Light blue checked puff sleeve mini dress (sold out - discounted in some stores)

- New Balance 740 White & Silver trainers

- Primark brown shopper pocket handbag (sold out)



Day Two - Exploring/Football match


Exploring

- Primark brown waistcoat (old)

- New Look yellow linen mini skirt

- Primark brown shopper pocket handbag (sold out)


Football match

- Portugal 2025-26 home shirt

- H&M high waist blue denim shorts

- New Balance 530 White & Navy Blue trainers

- DKNY navy blue handbag (old)



Day Three - Beach day

- H&M white blouse (sold out)

- Primark white seamless cropped cami pyjama top

- H&M high waist blue denim shorts

- New Balance 530 White & Navy Blue trainers

- Trader Joe’s tote bag (only sold in the UK via resale websites)



Day Four - Exploring

- MC Lorene light blue denim embroidered and embellished waistcoat

- New Look white linen look mini skirt

- Trader Joe’s tote bag (only sold in the UK via resale websites)

- New Balance 740 White & Silver trainers


Dinner

- Primark brown waistcoat (old)

- New Look white linen look mini skirt

- New Balance 740 White & Silver trainers


Day Five - Exploring/Football match

- Primark white Sardines baby tee (sold out)

- Primark light blue denim high waisted shorts (old)

- New Balance 540 White & Navy Blue trainers



Football match

- Portugal 2025-26 home shirt

- Primark light blue denim high waisted shorts (old)

- New Balance 740 White & Silver trainers

- DKNY navy blue handbag (old)


Day Six - Last few hours/travelling

- Primark brown waistcoat (old)

- New Look yellow linen mini skirt

- Primark brown shopper pocket handbag (sold out)


Travelling

- H&M chocolate brown joggers (currently sold out)

- H&M yellow ribbed kids vest top

- Primark cornflower blue zip hoodie (sold out)

- New Balance 740 White & Silver trainers

- Primark brown shopper pocket handbag (sold out)


The final day was just a mixture of outfits I’d already worn because of travelling home, how they weren’t gross and sweaty by that point is beyond me.


I was so so lucky with the weather whilst I was there, just a couple of weeks after I returned home, the weather turned awful and rainy and stormy, I couldn’t believe how lucky I’d been.


Clearly you’ll need to check the weather when you’re visiting but given the weather I had, I loved getting to dress cute and take photos with gorgeous backdrops and heavenly blue skies.


S xo

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