The Cotton Traders Heritage Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, priced at £38, has become a talking point among shoppers who describe it as an ideal transitional piece. One colourway in particular echoes the pastel striped top worn by Princess Diana.
Diana was known to style a pink and blue striped rugby shirt with white cropped trousers and baby blue loafers. The Cotton Traders design is available in a mint blue and brown stripe, which gives a similar feminine pastel look. A dark forest and mulberry version offers an autumnal take on the trend.
Shoppers hoping to mirror Diana's blue and pink hues can choose the chalk pink colourway, though it is currently only online in UK sizes 8 and 10. There is also a neutral 'cloud' shade, while a short-sleeved pink version costs £36. Some brighter colourways have been reduced in the sale to £29, down from £38, but many sizes are already sold out.
What shoppers say
One fan said: "Glamorous yet casual and smart. Great look for summer."Beautifully versatile for country shows, walking along the beach or marina on lazy afternoons watching the cricket. Perfect addition to any wardrobe.I’m so happy with my heritage rugby shirt as it’s such a great quality fabric, so easy to wear. I’m going to order it in another colour."
Another reviewer added: "Excellent casual shirt for between seasons. Really nice, casual rugby shirt. Great with jeans or shorts. Thick cotton adds warmth for cooler days."
There are currently no negative reviews for this particular style, though the lighter-toned high collar may pick up foundation and makeup marks during daily wear. A five-star reviewer wrote: "Excellent quality and looks really good."
Other rugby-style tops
Roman's Collared Stripe T-Shirt has been cut from £28 to £22, but it is only available in a short-sleeved design, making it a good layering piece. M&S has also introduced a £30 Pure Cotton Rugby Polo Top in a brown mix or plain brown.
The Cotton Traders Heritage Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt is available online now.
