With summer beating down on us at this time of year, everyone has the bright colors out, the sunglasses out, and as much skin on display as possible. One of the top ways of achieving such a task for women this season is the backward shirt look.
Styling Tips
- Make sure that you choose an oversized shirt for this purpose if you want to stay comfortable. This could be your own shirt or even your boyfriend, brother, husband, whatever you can get your hands on.
- Remove the tag! This is a bit obvious, but while you may not notice an itchy tag on the back of your neck, you’ll definitely feel it on the front, so whip out those scissors and try and get as clean a cut as possible.
- For extra drama, knot the shirt or add accessories like belts and rock the shirts even on club nights.
- It’s the perfect solution for when you have nothing to wear.
- It’s a tricky style to pull off, but you can easily master it in a few tries. Don’t give up!
- Wear it with tight skirts or other bottoms.
- It’s a great outfit choice for casual Fridays or weekends.
- For some extra sass, wear your pendants backward, too (so it shows at the back of your neck.)
- Wearing these shirts might mean going braless, so here’s the most awesome guide on 20 Great Ways to Rock A Braless Look.
How to Wear Your Button-Down Shirts Front-To-Back
↓ 23. Cute Smock Shirt-Dress
Let’s get started with a shirt dress. Did you ever think of wearing your shirt-dresses backward? If not, you might want to consider it. You can upgrade any outfit by simply switching the top backward… especially a smock style shirt dress, which usually features cute detailing front and back. For this stylish fall look, pair up your shirt dress with a fedora hat and (optional) leggings. Finish off the look with some cowgirl boots or ankle booties.
↓ 22. Wear Your Free People Blouses Backward
If you love Free People blouses but feel that many of them are low-cut, why not try wearing them backward? They are just as cute (if not more so), and you can rock them confidently, knowing you aren’t accidentally flashing anyone! Try pairing a white blouse with slim-fit jeans and platform sandals, and you have got a cute everyday look you can rock again and again.
↓ 21. Leopard Print Turtleneck
If you have a turtleneck you love (especially one that has a cute button-hole on the back), why not give it a try backward? You can wear it both ways, giving you double the bang for your buck. You can pair this cute top with jeans and high heels. And voila! Whether you are headed for brunch, a late lunch with your girlfriends, or even a date, this look won’t let you down.
↓ 20. Styling a Men’s Tee Shirt Backwards
Love cozy loungewear and want to feel cute? Snag one of your guy’s tee shirts (or your brother’s or your friend’s) and pop it on backward! It will give you a high neckline, which can be super cute. Pair with your favorite short shorts or exercise shorts and tie up your hair in a half-bun. Last but not least, slip on your comfiest, coziest slippers.
↓ 19 – Casual Summer Style
A backward tee is a great option for casual looks in the summertime. If you love a high-neck, then this is the look for you! Simply pop on a tee backward for a makeshift version you can create from any tee-shirt you already own. Pair with shorts and a pop of color pair of sandals.
↓ 18 – Smart Casual Look for Work
A backward shirt only buttoned at the bottom with skinny fit black jeans and pointed pumps. Here are 23 Ways to Style Black Denim Pants.
↓ 17 – Summer Casual Beach Style
Open back peach top with white shorts and feature handbag. A great look for summer.
↓ 16 – Baggy Backward Shirt Style
Comfort is key with this loose-fit backward shirt with crops and loafers. A perfect monochrome outfit. If you love baggy outfits, here are 23 Modern Ways to Style Baggy Pants with other Outfits.
↓ 15 – With Distressed Jeans
For a more modest and appropriate college look, you can choose to close more buttons:
↓ 14 – With Skirt
With white jeans.
With pale jeans. The backward pendant makes this look very eye-catching.
↓ 13 – Pleated Shirt Backwards
↓ 12 – For the Club
↓ 11 – With Raw Edge Jeans
↓ 10 – Red backward ruffled blouse with black suit trousers
↓ 9 – Accessories it
↓ 8 – City Chic
Backward shirt with a full skirt and chunky belt. Contrasted with blue shoes, yellow tote bag, and an impressive headband. We love the use of colors with this city-glam look.
↓ 7 – Gingham Top & Trousers
Even a cute gingham top can be worn backward! The top has a high neck in front and a v-cut on the back. Simply switch it around and you have a darling v-cut top that you can pair with trousers and slingbacks for a chic ensemble.
↓ 6 – Plaid Shirt and Jeans
↓ 5 – Open Back and Leather Skirt
↓ 4 – Smart and Simple
↓ 3 – With a white skirt and silver pumps
