Aje Shirts and Blouses: Rumi, Palmera, Shari and Denim Shirts

Aje shirts sit between the label’s denim and its occasion dresses. Most are relaxed through the body, many carry a feature button at the collar, and the Resort 2027 pieces add shoulder pads, lace and sculptural sleeves. This guide covers the main Aje shirts and blouses, what they are made of and how to wear them.

The Resort 2027 shirts

The Rumi Shirt in ivory is a cropped short sleeve shirt in 55% linen and 45% rayon, with a concealed placket, a feature button at the neck and detachable shoulder pads. It also comes in black, and it matches the Rumi Mini Skirt in the same fabric. The Palmera Shirt is an oversized white cotton shirt with a printed orchid motif and beaded fringe on the back, so it reads plain from the front and makes its point as you walk away.

From the runway, the Farrow Fringe Shirt is semi-sheer with tassel fringe at the chest and comes in ivory and black. The Tamarin Shirt is cropped with detachable shoulder pads in the azure dip dye print, and the Ellara Shirt trims short sleeves, pocket and hem in lace.

Aje blouses

The Shari Blouse in ivory is the most dramatic top in the collection: a funnel neck, draped tucks through the bodice, an asymmetric peplum and an exaggerated cocoon sleeve. It also comes in camel. For something softer, the Ellara Blouse has long blouson sleeves with lace trim, and the Daphne Blouse has a V neck and gathered cuffs in a lyocell, linen and nylon blend.

Aje denim shirts

Aje cuts its denim shirts in firm, rigid denim and finishes them with hardware. The Rylee Denim Shirt is relaxed with contrast topstitching, the Georgini Denim Shirt closes with press studs in a pale sand wash, and the Tia Denim Fitted Shirt nips in at the waist with gold buttons. For a matching top in the same deep wash as the shorts, the Viva Puff Sleeve Denim Top has puff sleeves and a fitted waist. Our Aje denim guide covers the full denim range.

Relaxed shirts in linen blends

Many Aje shirts use the same blend of 50% Tencel, 38% linen and 12% nylon, which keeps the drape of linen with less creasing. The Verse Shirt is oversized with a concealed placket, the Murphie Shirt has voluminous sleeves over a fitted bodice, and the Rosanna Shirt adds a fixed belt at the side waist.

How to wear an Aje shirt

Wear a cropped Rumi Shirt with its matching mini skirt as a set, then split it with tailored trousers for the office. An oversized shirt like the Palmera works open over a tank with denim shorts. Tuck a blouse into a midi skirt for evening. For more outfits, see how to style Aje, our Aje skirts guide and the Aje pants and shorts guide.

Frequently asked questions

What are Aje shirts made of?
It depends on the style. The Rumi Shirt is 55% linen and 45% rayon, the Palmera Shirt is 100% cotton, and many relaxed shirts use 50% Tencel, 38% linen and 12% nylon. Denim shirts are cut in rigid cotton denim.

Does Aje make a denim shirt?
Yes. Current denim shirts include the Rylee Denim Shirt, the Georgini Denim Shirt and the Tia Denim Fitted Shirt.

Do Aje shirts run true to size?
Aje uses Australian numeric sizing. Oversized styles such as the Palmera and Verse are cut with extra room by design, and cropped styles such as the Rumi sit at the waist, so take your usual size.

Are the shoulder pads removable?
On the Rumi, Tamarin and Farrow shirts, yes. Aje lists detachable shoulder pads on each.