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'I went looking for the perfect oversized denim shirt. I found options from $25.'

An oversized denim shirt is a bona fide styling hero, and I won't hear otherwise.

It's one of those eternally cool, effortless essentials that you can pull out regularly and know you're going to look good.

The style also scores major points for versatility: you can wear it as a top, undone as a shacket, teamed with matching jeans for a double denim look, or around your waist to give your outfit some extra oomph.

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As we enter autumn, AKA layering season, denim shirts are the missing piece our wardrobes are asking for. They're perfect for teaming with this season's neutrals like chocolate brown and beige, but I'm convinced they go with everything.

Before you scroll to the shopping bit, keep in mind not all denim shirts are created equal.

I like mine to be more on the structured side, made from thicker denim rather than lightweight chambray. If your shirt's too flimsy, it might not give you the coverage you're looking for through the cooler months, especially if you want to style it open as a jacket.

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Double denim outfit.My Kmart denim shacket with perfectly matched Lee jeans. A double denim miracle. Image: Supplied.

One of my favourite denim shirts ever was found at Kmart last year for the truly bargain price of $25. I still get questions about it every time I wear it, and I've discovered they've just restocked it in new shades… but be quick, it's selling out fast online!

Brands are really understanding the current demand for heavy-duty denim shirting and coming up with the goods. While a pale blue shirt will never date, this season we're seeing white and indigo denim start to trend, with chic options coming through in inky blue shades as well as vintage-inspired creams.

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Here are 8 options I've sourced online that meet all of my criteria. Happy layering!

Big W The 1964 Denim Company Women's Shacket, $35.

Big W denim over shirt.Image: Supplied.

Kmart Long Sleeve Denim Shirt, $25.

Kmart denim shirt.Image: Supplied.

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NEXT Mid Blue Oversized Denim Shirt, $56.

NEXT oversized denim shirt.Image: Supplied.

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Ceres Life Bobbi Side Pocket Denim Shacket, $129.99.

Ceres Life blue denim shacket.Image: Supplied.

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H&M Oversized Denim Shirt, $69.99.

H&M oversized denim shirt.Image: Supplied.

Dissh Ashton Indigo Denim Shirt, $149.99.

Dissh indigo denim shirt.Image: Supplied.

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Assembly Label Rylee Denim Overshirt, $150.

Assembly label denim overshirt.Image: Supplied.

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Nude Lucy Organic Denim Overshirt, $150.

Nude Lucy white denim overshirt.Image: Supplied.

Feature image: Supplied/Tamara Holland; Ceres Life.

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