You want to talk business? Stick to the classics. John Brooks created the Oxford button-down shirt and it got accepted as a timeless design instantly.
It’s made in thicker fabric and features a button-down collar and a hanger loop at the back of the yoke. Call it a casual dress shirt, if you will.
Oxford button-down is ideal for formal settings like a wedding or office. Lighter colours are more acceptable in a work environment and you can leave the darker shades for a casual event.
Sharp-looking shirts like these pair well with brogues and chinos.
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For gentlemen who love the word ‘elegant’, a dress shirt is a must. It never fails to impress anyone—be it your boss or a date.
It is typically thicker than your regular shirt and features a pointed, wing or cutaway collar and French cuffs.
The dress shirts are the crispiest and look best with a tuxedo or three-piece suit. If you’re a fan of James Bond, don’t skip the bow tie/black tie and cufflinks.
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Plaid is quite a popular pattern. It is often confused with flannel. But there’s a clear difference between the two.
Flannel is the fabric and plaid is the pattern or print. The confusion comes from the fact that, mostly, shirts made with flannel fabric have a plaid pattern. They are often paired together, but they are certainly not the same.
The plaid shirt is the one that allows you to experiment with multiple colours within the same pattern. The colours you choose will decide whether to wear them for work or a casual outing.
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Get to work in the effortlessly smart, office shirt. As the name suggests, it’s an ideal choice for those who work a desk job. Most of these are available in your typical business colours, such as black, grey, beige, white, pale blues, peaches, lavender and pastel pink.
Trust textures such as oxfords and herringbones for a more casual look.
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The classic short-sleeved shirt with a spread collar should be your first choice for summer. Why? Because there are a million varieties you’ll find in this category—solids, prints, textured and more.
Pair them with shorts or jeans for a casual day, but no one would question your fashion sense if you wear them to work with a pair of chinos or slim-fit trousers.
Extra points for wearing it with chunky accessories.
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It’s all in the fabric. When the sun comes up, a linen shirt should pop out of your wardrobe automatically. Linen is ultra-breathable and it’s traditionally worn in a smart casual setting.
Lighter colours in linen will instantly make you look and feel cooler, on the other hand, darker shades can be for your evening events. You’ll feel comfortable in them and stylish too.
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The polo shirts might be the smartest trick to looking rich and put together. You can wear them to a party, a vacation, to your meetings, absolutely anywhere—they’re just the right amount stylish and sophisticated.
Polos are made of woven fabric and are finished with a pointed collar and a few buttons at the neck.
Brighter shades are great for a vacation, but go for the darker colours on your day out with friends or when on a date.
These babies pair well with almost every men’s bottom wear—from shorts to sweatpants.
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This one is exceptionally elegant and a smart choice for formal events. You will never regret investing in a shirt with Mandarin aka band collar. It’s a fine style you can always rely on for weddings and engagement parties as well.
The best part is: It eliminates the hassle of wearing a tie or a bow. Mandarin collar shirts provide a professional without the extras.
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Henley shirt is an amalgamation of a T-shirt, polo shirt and a pullover. That’s what makes it so special and smart-looking.
If you don’t know what to wear to any particular occasion or work, blindly pick a Henley shirt and relax because you’re looking handsome. And I don’t even have to look at you to say that. I just know.
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As the name suggests, it’s a shirt that features a collar in contrasting colours. You might see an indigo blue shirt with a white collar and so on.
It pairs well with chinos and slim-fit trousers. Wearing it with oxfords, brogues or any other formal shoes is recommended.
The design of the contrast collar shirt creates a handsome illusion for thin or tall men. So if you’re looking to appear bulkier, these shirts are the ones you must invest in.
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The collar points of this shirt spread away from the centre placket, point down at a 90-degree angle and are available in a variety of widths. The average spread collar has a 5” space between both points.
The width you choose will help accentuate your facial features. Narrow collars complement long slender face shapes and vice versa.
Spread collar shirts can be styled with their top button undone, dark-coloured jeans and your favourite sneakers for a more casual setup.
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A lot of men choose to wear a dress shirt as an underlayer to their suit and that’s perfectly fine. However, there are other types of tuxedo shirts that are more suitable for an occasion like a wedding.
It's called a “bib” and it doubles the fabric on the shirt's chest, ensuring that anything visible under your tuxedo jacket is not see-through.
You can even try the tuxedo shirts with pleated chest designs.
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Chambray shirts are versatile. It’s woven in a light fabric and plain-weave construction, which makes it appear more casual and comfy.
These shirts are perfect for any casual or smart casual event. To look relaxed, pair it with chinos or jeans. If you’re going to a slightly more formal event, throw a blazer on your chambray shirt. Chambray shirts look lovely with anything and everything, but we recommend loafers to match the vibe.
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There’s a reason why Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears made it popular before we all knew how addictive street style fashion is. You can blindly trust a denim shirt to add a sense of coolness to your look. A lighter T-shirt looks better under a denim shirt (if you’re planning to layer).
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Feel free to explore the double denim trend if you’re a fan of the 90s fashion.
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A flannel shirt will keep you looking cool and your body warm. It’s a thick, soft material, traditionally made in a checked pattern, that helps you survive cold climates.
You can wear it as an overshirt with a T-shirt and jeans or simply wear the shirt with slim-fit trousers.
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Utility shirts are inspired by military uniforms and workwear. The design has changed over time, but its key features remain durability, functionality and of course, pockets.
This one has evolved so much that it might not feel suitable for a formal meeting, but it definitely will make you look more masculine than any other type of shirt.
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Are you feeling the beach waves already? The Cuban collar shirt features short sleeves and an open collar. And they make you look like the cool kids.
Sure, a Cuban collar shirt has a beachy fit but don’t be fooled by the popular notion. This shirt doesn’t have to make you look like you’re on a holiday. With the right styling, you can look as relaxed as a lullaby.
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And finally, the showstopper printed shirts are here. As you might already know that wearing a printed shirt is not the easiest job. There are potential pitfalls and wrong choices might even make your outfit look like a bedsheet cutout.
Actors like Ranveer Singh, however, have proved that taking a risk with bold print will always pay off. It’ll always get you the attention no other type of shirt will.
The clear mantra to success here is keeping the rest of the outfit minimal and creating a balance.
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Knitted shirts are popular for their luxurious-but-relaxed aesthetics. You might find a lot of variety in polo here. But other styles of knotted shirts are equally tempting.
We’re looking for itchy woollen wear. We’re talking about densely knitted fabric that’s rather drapey. Wear it with your favourite jeans and sneakers for a relaxed look.
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The Hawaiian or aloha shirt is a product of cultural exchange, migration and tradition. It was created by people of several cultures who immigrated to the Pacific islands to work
Japanese came with rayon. Chinese workers brought their silk. Filipinos migrated with barong-style shirts and people from the United States brought collared shirts. It all came together and there it was: the breezy shirt.
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Best known for their purpose during the transitional season, overshirt is hit among young men. You wear it when it’s too cold for a T-shirt alone but too warm for a jacket or blazer.
It’s not just its purpose, it’s also the style that adds to a simple outfit that makes it worthy of all the attention. Keep the colours earthy and neutral or play with the contrasting palettes of the overshirt and your T-shirt to enjoy the perks of this style piece of men’s clothing.
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Believe it or not, shirts are the backbone of your closet. You can repeat your trousers and jeans a million times, but it’s a new flavour of a shirt and the details like collar, colour and style, that bring the spark to a look.
The options are plenty—if you’ve explored colours, check out different collar styles; move on to prints and patterns after that; you can even experiment with further details like plackets.
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