Everything a Man Needs ToKnow About Dress Shirts

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Everything a Man Needs To Know About Dress Shirts

A men’s formal shirt is a classic wardrobe item that no man should be without. Men’s formal shirts

are versatile, elegant and can be dressed up or down to provide either a formal or an everyday look.

Sometimes, a job will require you to wear men’s formal shirts while other times, they are only worn

for fashion, either way, it’s important to understand how to wear these shirts, and how you should

choose them.

Choosing Cuts and Styles

The men’s formal shirt comes in several cuts including classic, regular and slim fit. Some variations

that are less common include heavyset or wide, but these aren’t usually available at top designers

like Pako Lorente or Hugo Boss.

Classic cut men’s formal shirts are just that. Very classic, straight and usually feature point collars

and double button cuffs. Classic cuts are excellent for wearing with a suit, wearing on their own or

for wearing in a more casual setting. Classic men’s formal shirts are the widest option, meaning that

you can use them to hide problem areas around the waist or to create a classic silhouette.

A regular cut men’s formal shirt usually features traditional point collars, double button cuffs and

modern style buttons. Regular shirts are similar to classic except usually a little more slim fit.

A slim fit men’s shirt normally features a fitted cut intended to hug the body. Usually darted at the

waist with fitted shoulders and waist, the slim fit shirt is usually best for men more narrow in the

chest and waist. Usually the result is an elegant line that goes well under a jacket, with a suit or more

casually with jeans, making the slim fit evening shirt most appropriate for party and evening wear

when not worn with a suit.

Colours & Patterns

A men’s formal shirt can come in a variety of colours, patterns and designs and either can be

appropriate to wear. For most men, solid colours are the most versatile. For example, a white slim fit

shirt will go well with more suits or trousers than will the same slim fit shirt with stripes. Usually it’s

a great idea to purchase basic solid colours and then add to the wardrobe with stylish stripes and

patterns. A good rule of thumb is to never mix patterns and to remember that checker pattern

men’s formal shirts are the least formal and not always appropriate under a suit.

There are hundreds of details about cuffs, buttons, yokes, gussets and other shirt details that you

can consider, however; most of them only affect the shirt slightly which means they are a matter of

personal taste, slim fit work shirts with double cuff buttons will fit the same as those with single cuff

buttons.

Finding affordable men’s dress shirts doesn’t mean they have to be cheap. Some high quality brands

offer an affordable men’s formal shirt with high quality materials and styles.

Bio: Mark French is a frequent contributor for Pako Lorente UK and has written many articles

pertaining to all things regarding fashion and men’s wear especially on such subjects as making the

best of your look throughout the seasons with men’s formal shirts and their accessories.