It all started with the golf knits.

With the first whiff of cold weather way back in May, everyone on Instagram seemed to be wearing those zip-up sweaters reminiscent of something your dad would wear for a spot of putting.

And they were cute! Tied around waists and thrown over shoulders, they signalled a return to preppy style that's only grown in momentum.

As is the case with fashion trends, a bunch of similar styles started popping up too: flippy tennis skirts, visors, bike shorts... but sadly, none of these items felt all that wearable.

Until now. Enter the striped shirt, the preppy piece set to take over our wardrobes (and feeds) for spring.

One part Princess Diana doing sportswear in the 1980s, one partWolf of Wall Streetchic, the classic oversized shirt is about to be everywhere.

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The main trailblazer behind this trend is Australian label Blanca Studio, which has gained a cult reputation for its menswear-inspired shirts that come in a variety of fun pastel colours and stripes.

Although one of these babies will set you back a few hundred bucks, lots of brands are jumping on the stripey shirt bandwagon, meaning you can shop the trend no matter what your budget.

Here's how a few stylish women on the Gram are wearing theirs.

The beauty of these button-ups is that they make a statement no matter how you wear them. Almost anything goes - but if you're after a few styling tips before we get into some shopping picks, here's a few pointers below.

1. Remember to accessorise.

Oversized shirts have a throw-on-and-go appeal, and work back with shorts, jeans or even leggings. But the best way to elevate them for day or night is to style them up with your accessories.

Try layering gold-tone jewellery, like pendant necklaces, chokers and hoop earrings, to offset the masculine style of the shirt.

When it comes to your shoes, try a sporty take with sneakers. Or for a look that reads effortlessly cool, grab a pair of this season's pool slides. Cheap and cheerful, you can pick up a pair from Rubi Shoes, Betts and other accessible footwear brands for less than your Sunday night takeaway.