They may still remind you of attending music festivals as a teen or that uncle who never outgrew his surfer phase and fronts up to every family function in a Hawaiian shirt, cargo shorts and no shoes. But the festive staple has matured beyond these juvenile associations. You only have to look to menswear runways – where heavyweights like JW Anderson, Jacquemus, Gucci and Prada have debuted refined takes on the garment – or your TikTok feed for proof. 

What all this seems to be telling us? It’s time to add a party shirt to our collection. These fun pieces are a playful addition to any outfit (to be expected from a garment that has party in the name) and can act as a great ice breaker – cue: all the “cool shirt” compliments. They can be worn by themselves, thrown over a tee or even unbuttoned with a cute crop and wide-leg pants. Plus, they will make you feel like you’re on vacation even if you’re actually just in a Zoom meeting with a tropical backdrop.