Shirts for men that always step out in style
Are you a man for all seasons? Do you stand up to high standards of fashion? Do the change of seasons and shifting tides of fashion intrigue you? This said do you have to burn a hole in your pockets every single time? Not necessarily. Fashion to me is abiding, can be cost-effective, and stocking up on items that build your closet in a step-by-step manner. How often do we overlook the importance of wearing the right shirt? This blog will serve as a primer on what shirts are appropriate at different levels of formal and casual occasions.
As a professional bespoke tailor, I classify shirts as either formal or casual based on the proper fit including the collar, fabric and pattern, in addition to with what you accessorize with.
Formal is “in”:
For professionals, irrespective of any fields or majors, wearing a crisp, well-tailored shirt that effuses a sense of trust and confidence in the office and elsewhere sends a strong signal that they are business-ready and serious about the outcomes.
For professionals, irrespective of any fields or majors, wearing a crisp, well-tailored shirt that effuses a sense of trust and confidence in the office and elsewhere sends a strong signal that they are business-ready and serious about the outcomes.
The proper fit:
The fit of a shirt, though highly subjective, is what makes you ideally confident and feel comfy throughout the day, without leaning to fashion norms. While I have highlighted personal comfort on many occasions, I do believe there’s always a right way to flatter your body contour. Slim fit applies for lean and toned body silhouettes. Standard fit is ideal for the roly-poly men out there.
The fit of a shirt, though highly subjective, is what makes you ideally confident and feel comfy throughout the day, without leaning to fashion norms. While I have highlighted personal comfort on many occasions, I do believe there’s always a right way to flatter your body contour. Slim fit applies for lean and toned body silhouettes. Standard fit is ideal for the roly-poly men out there.
Differentiating Formals & Casuals:
As I had discussed already, factors such as collar and fabric differentiate a formal shirt from a casual one. Let me break it down for you, starting from Collars. In terms of structure, Collars can be Formal, Classic, Spread, Wing tip and Club. One side chest pockets are tagged as formal, whereas double side pockets are considered informal. Formal Sleeve is of different types including Cuff- French, Double barrel cuff and Single barrel cuff. When it comes to hem, straight hems are a regular for untucked shirts; anything else is fine for office space. Keep the tone fabrics to a minimum without anything eye soaring or bold or loud. While all fabrics work well at the workplace, remember not all prints are appropriate. Formal shirts demand Classic prints including Linen, Solids, Checks and Formals.
As I had discussed already, factors such as collar and fabric differentiate a formal shirt from a casual one. Let me break it down for you, starting from Collars. In terms of structure, Collars can be Formal, Classic, Spread, Wing tip and Club. One side chest pockets are tagged as formal, whereas double side pockets are considered informal. Formal Sleeve is of different types including Cuff- French, Double barrel cuff and Single barrel cuff. When it comes to hem, straight hems are a regular for untucked shirts; anything else is fine for office space. Keep the tone fabrics to a minimum without anything eye soaring or bold or loud. While all fabrics work well at the workplace, remember not all prints are appropriate. Formal shirts demand Classic prints including Linen, Solids, Checks and Formals.
Accessorizing your shirt:
Accessorize your shirt with the right statement pieces such as cufflink, tie or even a luxury pen to look seemingly fresh and spontaneous. Remember to match all your accessories with the right colors to that of a trim on the shirt, or go for tone-on-tone accessories for a toned-down appeal. Either way, I will leave it to you to take the call.
Accessorize your shirt with the right statement pieces such as cufflink, tie or even a luxury pen to look seemingly fresh and spontaneous. Remember to match all your accessories with the right colors to that of a trim on the shirt, or go for tone-on-tone accessories for a toned-down appeal. Either way, I will leave it to you to take the call.
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