‘Beautifully soft material, roomy fit and a good length in the body’
This checked shirt is a transitional hero for bridging the gap between summer and autumn(Image: Fat Face )
As temperatures begin to dip, the humble shirt is one of the easiest pieces to reach for when building a transitional wardrobe. And we’ve spotted a new FatFace style that looks set to become an autumn staple.
The Bessie Brown Check Shirt (£49.50) is part of the retailer’s latest autumn drop, styled as part of an edit curated by stylist Sinead McKeefrey, aka the mastermind behind Claudia Winkleman’s effortlessly cool look. Sinead has created a whole wardrobe for shoppers, spanning everything from soft knitwear to versatile dresses.
The checked shirt is an easy everyday classic, with a soft, relaxed fit that makes it ideal for layering. It comes in three autumn-ready colourways (red, brown and green), all finished with a timeless check pattern.
A gently curved back hem adds to its laid-back feel, while the relaxed shape makes it an easy partner for jeans and trainers. For a slightly different take, try layering it open over a simple white T-shirt with wide-leg trousers and loafers for an effortless look that works from day to weekend.
As mentioned, oversized shirts are always a reliable pick for transitional weather, so Fat Face isn’t the only retailer offering some new styles. H&M has this affordable Poplin Shirt (£19.99) that features gently dropped shoulders and a pink-and-white striped finish.
Bessie Brown Check Shirt
The Bessie check shirt has a classic collar, button-down front and a soft relaxed fit.
Otherwise, Boden fans might like this Sienna Relaxed Cotton Shirt (£79). Lightweight and breathable, this blue piece has a slightly wider fit for warm-weather days, while still layering easily as temperatures drop.
The Bessie Check Shirt has already earned great early reviews from shoppers, earning a solid 4.8-star rating. This person shared: “This is the perfect shirt. Soft, comfortable material, good fit, right length and great colour options. Loved it so much I bought all the colours in the Bessie range.”
Meanwhile, a second person: “This is the perfect shirt for me. Beautifully soft material, roomy fit and a good length in the body. If there were more colour options, I would’ve bought the lot.”
However, one person marked it down a star for sizing: “Fabric is wonderfully soft. Fabric pattern is perfect. Size comes up large.”
Saying that, another FatFace fan noted the sizing but gave it a five-star review: “Nice shirt, lovely colours and a good fit. I did size down.”
