The shirt, together with men's trousers and the tie, is the quintessential male garment. There are many types and each of these can be very versatile.
Let's now see how to wear it and match it to avoid making obvious style mistakes.
The shirt: casual or elegant?
Erroneously, in common thinking, the shirt is associated with an elegant way of dressing only : a formal suit, under the jacket in a formal outfit.
In reality, the men's shirt is also a must-have in the wardrobe of those who usually adopt a casual and sporty style .
The shirt looks great both under a blazer to create an elegant outfit, and under a crew neck sweater for a casual look.
In the summer, the classic plain cotton shirt can be worn loose, slightly unbuttoned at the front and without a jacket. If you want to achieve a more holiday-like, yet refined, effect , it is better to choose one in linen fabric and with a mandarin collar.
Solid-colored shirts are ideal when worn under a suit or jacket to create an elegant and formal look . Avoid flashy patterns and colors in work contexts and prefer the latter to create outfits to wear in your free time.
In or out of the pants?
When to tuck your shirt in and when to untuck your pants? In this case the determining factor is the effect you want to achieve.
If you have to attend an important business meeting, the shirt should certainly be worn inside, perhaps under a jacket, the latter combined with a model of chino trousers to create a monochrome outfit.
Even if you want to wear it with jeans, therefore with a very casual pair of trousers, but in a formal context such as the office, the shirt should be worn inside.
Instead, in moments of relaxation and free time you can think about keeping the shirt untucked. In winter, for example, heavy flannel checked shirts are very stylish when paired with a pair of jeans. In summer, however, it is easy to get a casual chic outfit by wearing shirts in light colors and paired with linen blend trousers with a loose fit.
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