{"id":871536,"date":"2026-08-28T14:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/871536\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:22:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:22:14","slug":"rugby-tops-are-set-to-replace-basic-tees-this-autumn-and-nexts-19-version-comes-in-five-colours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/871536\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby tops are set to replace basic tees this autumn \u2014 and Next\u2019s \u00a319 version comes in five colours"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s just something about the new season that makes getting dressed feel exciting again. I, for one, can\u2019t wait to pull my trusty jeans<\/a> back out. With that in mind, I\u2019ve been on the lookout for pieces that are just as easy to throw on as my favourite tees, but can make even jeans and trainers feel that little bit more pulled together. My first find? Next\u2019s new rugby top.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to building a great capsule wardrobe, a classic print can go a long way towards adding personality. We saw polka dots<\/a> reign supreme this summer, but for autumn, I\u2019ll be making a return to a humble favourite: stripes.<\/p>\n

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Think of the rugby top as an easy, modern swap for your Breton tee. It\u2019s a chicer way to wear stripes, combining the timeless pattern with a preppy, athletic silhouette.<\/p>\n

Next\u2019s version offers a relaxed take on the trend. The boxy shape gives it an effortless, laid-back look (not to mention making it incredibly comfortable), while the contrasting sporty collar and button placket add a polished finish. It\u2019s the type of piece you can wear with minimal effort, yet it makes an outfit look genuinely considered.<\/p>\n

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One thing I particularly love about shopping at Next is that, when it has a winning style like this, there\u2019s usually a wealth of colourways to choose from \u2014 in this case, five. Each option feels equally upbeat, with playful colour combinations.<\/p>\n

For autumn, I\u2019m personally eyeing up the graphic red, a shade that\u2019s set to dominate the season. It\u2019s softened by cream stripes, giving it a classic, preppy feel. Of course, the blue and chocolate brown<\/a> colourway is another obvious winner, so I\u2019m not surprised to see sizes already selling fast. <\/p>\n

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There are a few unexpected shades too. If butter yellow was a favourite in your summer rotation, you may be glad to see it take on a more autumnal feel when paired with brown stripes. Meanwhile, the blue and pink stripes, along with the green and pink option, feel decidedly more spring-like, but work surprisingly well, offering a refreshing shift from autumn\u2019s usual muted palette.<\/p>\n

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However, what has impressed me most is that you get all this for just \u00a319. Crafted from 100% cotton<\/a>, it has all the makings of a capsule staple that will not only look good, but more importantly last in your wardrobe.<\/p>\n

When it comes to styling, for everyday ease, I\u2019ll be pairing mine with my trusty Levi\u2019s and Mary Jane trainers. Equally, you could try dialling up the polish by styling it with tailored Bermuda shorts<\/a> and ballet flats.
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The only question is, how do I resist all five shades?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s just something about the new season that makes getting dressed feel exciting again. I, for one, can\u2019t…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":871537,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[567],"tags":[64,63,20638,5165,760,85],"class_list":["post-871536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-rugby","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-fashion","tag-most-popular","tag-rugby","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/871536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=871536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/871536\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/871537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=871536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=871536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=871536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}