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Men’s Shirts – Fashion, Not Just Function

Summary by Adam Singleton, edited by Ferdinand Rinaldy

From the typical collarless shirts with billowing sleeves worn by classical painters to the modern formal button-down shirt, men’s shirts have captured the imaginations of both designers and ordinary men for generations.

One of the most important developments in men’s shirts over the last hundred years, for example, has been the invention of the polo shirt. The polo shirt, or ‘tennis shirt’, was created by legendary French tennis player Rene Lacoste in 1929 as an alternative to the stiff dress shirts and ties typical of tennis attire at the time.

The granddad shirt has also been a long lasting trend in men’s shirts in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Today’s granddad shirt preys on bright colours and an ethno-bohemian vibe that appeals to a variety of men’s fashion trends – from festival clothing to smart casual summer wear.

The button-down shirt has also been one of the most influential men’s shirts in fashion history – but memories of how it was created tend to be somewhat hazy.

Tips to Select Men’s Shirts

Summary by Andis Bashod

Dress for Occasion

The shirt is the most noticeable of the dress items. For example, if you are going for a job interview, it is better to select light colored and less extravagantly designed shirts. You have to select a color based on the color of your skin and make sure that the color of your shirt is in coordination with other dress items.

Striped Vs. Solid

This is an eternal debate regarding men’s shirts. Some people prefer striped design shirts, while some others like solid colored ones. If somebody wants a striped design shirt, there is absolutely no problem in getting one. However, if you are planning to use the shirts for regular use, it is better to select solid color shirts. Striped design shirts certainly do not provide such a luxury. Only striped ties can be used with striped design shirts.

You need to figure out your shirt size. Some manufacturing companies making men’s shirts use the exact number to denote the shirt size.

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