Out of the Scrum: How to Style Rugby Shirts

Built to take the harsh hands of rugby players on the pitch, colorful and durable rugby shirts look equal parts sporty and preppy. Rugby shirts can come out of their athletic mainstay and instead be styled with other activities in mind. Don’t drop the ball on style—opt for one of these boldly striped tops.

From classically collegiate to sportswear supreme, incorporate one of these bright shirts into your casual-wear looks.

University

Your inner prep star is vying to come out from the ivy-covered walls. Honor this schoolboy piece with other attire fit for a collegiate chic look. Tan chino pants, a navy blazer and brown leather brogues should accompany your red, white and blue rugby shirt. You won’t look ready to rough it or take a tackle, but you’ll fit right in with the Ivy League style.

Sports Bar

Take the shirt away from its preppy roots into a dark sports bar full of cheering spectators as they watch the night’s sports match. The tough shirt can take on your beer drinking and fist pumping when paired with casual dark wash jeans and athletic sneakers.  Even if your team loses, you’ll still feel proud in a long-sleeved Rugby shirt emblazoned with your squad’s logo.

Home

Since it’s just as comfortable as it is stylish, you can wear this piece while you lounge about at home, too. It won’t look overly out of place with sweatpants or jogger bottoms, fitting right in line with their relaxed nature. Wear your vintage blue rugby shirt for a fashionable day in.

It may find its roots on a rumbling field, but bring your rugby shirts out of their designated athletic world and into your more style savvy one.

Rugby shirts work on and off the paddock.

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