We do our photoshoots well in advance using samples of what is due to arrive in our stores later in the season. Since seeing these two shirts during a photoshoot styling session I have been eagerly awaiting their arrival.

A couple of years ago, I couldn’t purchase a shirt anywhere. But finally, they are back on the racks and these two new shirts are a fresh take on a classic item.

I just love this small black and white check shirt as you can wear it with so much. I kept using it through our shoots, as it was so versatile and easy to work with. I have always been a fan of gingham, but it did become a bit obvious as to how much I liked it (haha). Another shirt that I kept using was our navy stripe shirt.

Whether you love checks or stripes, both shirts are made from Cotton Rich Stretch for added comfort. These shirts are what I would call good staples to add to your wardrobe - they work with anything without making hard work of it.

Personally, I have a black-based wardrobe, so I would tend to go for the check more. But in saying that, I have always loved a blue stripe to wear with denim too. So there’s no choosing which one for me, but I know they will refresh an area that has been lacking simply for love or money when you couldn’t find them.