Men's body shirts: fashion trends and selection rules

Today, formal men's suits and starched collars are no longer a gentleman's everyday wear - modern men prefer practicality and comfort. Therefore, many representatives of the male sex include in their wardrobe a man's shirt, a body shirt, which goes well with various styles of clothing.

In fact, the word "body shirt" means a man's shirt. In Soviet times, this shirt had a fitted silhouette and was presented in bright colors. The men's body shirt became especially popular during the flourishing of the disco style in the USSR.

Nowadays, a men's body shirt is a standard wardrobe item, made in a neutral or, conversely, interesting design. For example, the most popular now are striped shirts or models decorated with floral prints or polka dots. Almost all brands can now offer their fans a large assortment of men's body shirts.

Most often, this type of clothing is matched to casual, sports, business and classic looks. The advantage is the possibility of wearing it in any weather. Typically, men's products are made of dense, breathable fabrics that rescue from heat and protect the body from cold. The body shirt is based on natural materials that allow the skin to breathe and promote natural vapor exchange.

If in Soviet times the assortment of men's shirts was rather scarce, nowadays various brands offer a wide variety of body shirts. These can be items with or without a zipper, shirts with short or long sleeves, with a hood or with a V-neck, but the broadest classification concerns design: body shirts are neutral black or white or decorated in bright colors.

Next, we will consider the popular models of men's body shirts from well-known manufacturers.

• Madmext. This product is 95% cotton and 5% lycra. The fabric is of medium weight. The model is offered in popular colors. For men with a calm, restrained character, body shirts in white, black or brown are suitable, more daring male representatives will be able to choose a model in red, blue or yellow.

• Greg. The classic model of the German brand is popular. This is a short sleeve jersey that can be made in blue or yellow solid colors. The shirt is 80% cotton and 20% acrylic. The material used has a chameleon effect, the collar of the product has buttons.

• Nike... The Nike Pro Training model is characterized by high quality, has perfectly straight seams, and logos and designs remain in their original form for a long time, without being destroyed by washing and external factors. Three-thread fabric is used in the manufacture. 90% of the product is made of cotton, 10% is elastane. The model is offered in a strict black color, it is recommended to use it when creating a sporty look.

Going to the store for a men's body shirt, use the recommendations of stylists.

• As a rule, a good, high-quality body shirt is made almost entirely of natural materials, so give preference to items made of at least 80% cotton.
• Study your wardrobe in advance and make sure you have clothes with which the body shirt will go well.The basic rule for a button-down collar is that the ends should not stick out from under the sweater / jacket, but its shape can be almost any.
• Models from well-known brands will last longer, and they look more solid. But if a batch file is needed for "walking" purposes, then consider models from Thailand or Turkey - they are more budgetary and available in any men's store.
• If you need to buy a product from an expensive manufacturer, then do not buy it at an unverified outlet or on the market.

When choosing, special attention should be paid to design. Although body shirts have not gone out of fashion since Soviet times, various models may already look outdated. In order not to become a bearer of a conservative image and not to seem older than your age, take into account current trends. So, the following models are currently in trend:

• with a wide stand-up collar;
• with a print;
• with raglan sleeves;
• with a polo-clasp;
• elongated;
• striped;
• with an oblique clasp;
• with bomber cut details;
• melange;
• with a high neck.

See below for an overview of the male body shirt.