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18 Rugby Shirts That Will Make You Want to Ditch Your Go-To Button-Down

Be the fun guy. Wear a rugby shirt
man leaning against a bright orange garage, and wearing a blue and brown striped rugby shirt with light tan chinos

by Taylor Davies Updated: February 3, 2025

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A rugby shirt outfit is an easy way to shake up your everyday wardrobe. In this guide, get inspired with outfit ideas curated from Instagram, and shop Team SG’s favorite rugby shirts for guys to wear now.

My favorite part about friend groups is how they’re made up of diverse characters who somehow all get along. From TV shows to IRL, you can easily pick out how each person brings something unique and essential to the hang. The funny one. The one who makes all the plans. There’s one person you call when life is a mess, and another who’s always ready to celebrate the good times.

And guess what — the same is true for a well-rounded wardrobe! 

Your pair of trusty mid-wash jeans is the ringleader, the guy who starts the group chat and connects the group like the center of a wheel. Your cable knit cashmere sweater? That’s the friend who went to a small liberal arts college and brings up intellectually nuanced topics like “the economics of skiing in America” to Sunday Funday after you’ve said all you can say about the Luca trade. Your blue OCBD? Well, he’s the one your parents like best, the one who married his college sweetheart and never misses a day of Wordle. 

I want to talk about your rugby shirt, an occasional yet essential member of your wardrobe group.

He’s that guy who only makes it to like, every fourth get-together, but when he does show up, hoo-boy, you know it’s going to be fun.

The rugby shirt orders fruity cocktails, tells wild stories and it always hoping someone wants to go outside and “toss the ball around a bit.” His playful, sporty energy is infectious, and you find yourself wondering why he doesn’t come around more often!

This year, I dare you to invite the rugby shirt out of your closet and into the world more regularly. It’s great for an afternoon at the pub, a work-from-home day with a few meetings on the books and, I think, particularly good in that fourth or fifth date sweet spot with your new love interest.

Be the guy that everyone looks forward to seeing. Wear a rugby shirt. And hey, order a Mai Tai while you’re at it. Life’s short! 

Below, check out men’s rugby shirt outfits, and shop Style Girlfriend’s favorite rugby shirts to wear now.

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Get inspired with 7 stylish rugby shirt outfits for men:

@kbh_kk

Wear wide stripes

A rugby shirt doesn’t need to look overly busy. Choose one with wide-set stripes in neutral colors if this is your first foray into the sporty top.

@romigourmi

Wear a vintage rugby shirt

A faded rugby shirt looks like it has some tales it could tell. It’s also a good way to give your outfit an “Oh this ol’ thing?” vibe.

Hit up eBay or your local thrift store for a bounty of gently-loved rugby shirt options.

images: @out_of_indigo

Wear a solid-colored rugby shirt

You can’t go wrong with a solid-colored rugby shirt with a contrast collar. Choose a neutral, or go a bright color that always makes you feel good when you wear it.

Whether you wear it under a jacket or on its own, it’ll look fresh and classic at the same time.

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Wear a rugby shirt with corduroy pants

Rugby shirts are generally made from a thick material, which means they pair nicely with similarly thick bottoms, like corduroy pants.

@macloafe

Match your rugby shirt to your shoes

I love how the brown in the shirt is picked up by the brown in the shoes. The outfit looks coordinated without going full matchy-matchy.

A tip on this: choose a color from the shirt that isn’t the dominant one. In this case, going with a majority blue shirt and blue sneakers could feel like “too much.”

images: @paris.haven

Tuck in your rugby shirt

Team SG will always be pro-men in belts, and this is why!

Tucking your rugby shirt into a belted pair of jeans is a classy way to level up a casual outfit.

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Pair your rugby shirt with pleated chinos

Another tucked-in rugby shirt outfit! This time, with pleated chinos that you could wear to a casual office or early-in-the-game date.

I love the mix of blue and green in the shirt. Preppy without being obnoxious about it.

@sebame

Layer your rugby shirt under a blazer

Want to dress up your rugby shirt outfit? Add some outerwear!

I love the professor vibes in this outfit, but you could just as easily go with something more casual. Think: a bomber jacket, chore coat, or denim jacket.

You’ll look dressed but not stuffy.

images: @soam_lifestyle

Load up on colors and patterns

Not afraid to stand out from the crowd? Get creative with your layering.

And don’t forget the accessories!

@tomhoystyle

Keep your rugby shirt in the background

Want just a peek of stripes in your outfit? Layer your rugby shirt under a cardigan and a sherpa jacket.

You’ll give off a IYKYK vibe with your look.

Below, shop stylish rugby shirts for men:

L.L. BEAN

Vintage soft rugby, $69
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J.CREW
Rugby shirt with striped placket, $98
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OLD NAVY
Loose fit fleece rugby polo, $44
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ROWING BLAZERS
Heart icon lightweight rugby, $138
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TODD SNYDER X NFL BY FANATICS
NY Giants cashmere rugby sweater, $528
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AGOLDE X RSVP
Logo-embroidered rugby shirt, $230
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LE ALFRÉ

‘Le Rugby’ Classique rugby shirt, $98
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POLO RALPH LAUREN
Long sleeve rugby shirt, $199
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Taylor Davies

Taylor Davies splits her time between NYC and Sun Valley. She loves writing about menswear, overpriced martinis in dimly lit hotel bars, and cross-country skiing. Not necessarily in that order.

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