Our Fashion & Lifestyle Contributor, Natalie Borton, gets creative with chambray and shows us how to style it for the season ahead.

If I had to make a list of wardrobe items that I couldn’t live without, a chambray shirt would definitely be at the top. Though it’s blue in color, it acts as a neutral in your wardrobe—just like your favorite pair of jeans. Here are five ways to mix it up and wear your chambray shirt this season.

Luxurious layers:

Layer it under your favorite cozy sweater (it matches everything!) for warmth and style.

Perfect Pairing:

Finish it off with a skirt and heels for a casually chic date night look that’s not too fussy.

Chic Cinch:

If you’re like me and live in a mild climate that isn’t that cold in the winter, try tying it around your waist to freshen up a basic dress.

Elongated Elegance:

Wear it with thick leggings, boots and a long coat for a simple, timeless look.

Denim on Denim:

I prefer to mix lighter chambray with darker denim, but anything goes!

Don’t have a chambray shirt yet? Here are a few favorites:

• J.Crew Always Chambray Shirt, $78
• Abercrombie & Fitch Drapey Chambray, $39
• LOFT Chambray Softened Shirt, $49.99
• Old Navy Classic Chambray Shirt, $24