Spring Has Arrived At Uniqlo - And It's All About The Shirts

No-one does a proper white shirt like Uniqlo. The fabric is heavyweight and therefore perfectly opaque, and has a smooth feel and elegant glossy sheen that makes it look far more expensive than it's sub £40 price tag - something only heightened by its use of a special sewing process reduces wrinkles after washing for easy care. Buy ten.

A versatile layering piece with a natural feel, the smooth texture of rayon meets the cool feel of linen and allows for it to be worn alone and buttoned-up, or undone and over-the-top of a t-shirt.

Smooth 'AIRism' fabric with the look of cotton paired with an elegant dress shirt-style collar that unbuttons for easy layering means you'll feel maximum comfort while looking your preppy best. But more on that fabric - it has Cool Touch and quick-drying DRY technology, perfect for keeping you breezy when the warm weather come along. Wear it with a blazer for a business casual look or a denim jacket for a more lowkey look.

A classic and versatile blue and white stripe shirt - every wardrobe should have one. Style this particular luxurious 100% linen version with ecru jeans for a casual everyday look, or over-the-top of a bikini come holiday season.

Trust us, the natural linen look simply makes you look expensive without any effort at all.

Designed for ease of movement in the arms, with a longer hem at the back, this laidback check shirt is great for layering under a sweater or jacket, or over a T-shirt.

This colour is everything. No notes.

Supple ultra-long cotton with a casual look means this shirt can be worn on its own or as an outer layer. Designed for ease of movement in the arms, with a longer hem at the back, this checked shirt is perfect for layering under a sweater or jacket to the office, or with jeans and a cardigan at the weekend.

Soft and comfortable brushed fabric is perfect worn buttoned up and on its own or as an outer layer. Simply wear with some jeans or leggings as a standalone piece, or don over a laidback t-shirt or dress.

Lightweight, stretchy jersey fabric with an authentic utility look. Finely brushed for a soft finish that's suitable for year-round wear. Nothing not to like and perfect for days wear a knit feels too heavy.

Don't mess with the classics. A white tee and some cropped black trousers are all this black 1/2 sleeve shirt needs to create a perfect minimalist uniform for day or night.

There are some shirts you should buy in multiples and this is one of them. Wrinkle-resistant after washing for easy care and in a slender cut that showcases the elegant drape of the fabric, this crisp cotton shirt is minimal fuss but has maximum impact. It's smart, it's minimal, it's just a really bloody lovely shirt to wear to work or any occasion that requires a smarter look.

Let's face it, one striped shirt is never enough. This one has a washed out feel that feels very expensive, perfect to pair with jeans or chinos, and ideal to layer over-the-top of t-shirts if it's still just a tad too chilly to go without that extra layer.