Men's shirts: varieties and tips for choosing

Our time is the time of the harmonious development of the personality, which also presupposes the harmony of appearance.

The impression of the people around us depends on the created image. A wardrobe carries a lot of information about a stranger, attracting or repelling the people around him. Each item of the wardrobe, the chosen color, the style says more about him than he himself can or wants to tell about himself. Indeed, the choice of clothing is significantly influenced by the internal state of a person.

Creating a memorable stylish look is a must and can be learned. And a shirt can be called an integral basic element of an elegant man's image.

In the modern world, a men's shirt is designed to emphasize the status of its owner, regardless of his age and profession.

A stylish shirt and an expensive suit can to some extent assist a business man in promoting his project or in concluding the most profitable contract.

In addition to warmth and comfort, a shirt is:

• style and reflection of the inner world;
• indicator of position in society;
• a source of positive and good mood;
• a way to boost your self-esteem.

A man can create his harmonious image, combining the type of figure and natural flavor with the style and color of the shirt, skillfully emphasizing the created image, depending on the situation, status and age.

The main difference between these things in the men's wardrobe is that the shirt was originally underwear and was worn under a suit or other clothes. Both earlier and now it is made of light silk and linen fabric, cambric. And shirts appeared much later. They can be used as outerwear. That's why they are made from fairly thick fabrics: flannel, denim.

Other significant differences in the shirt:

• shirts are always long, and shirts can be both long and short;
• the collar of a chemise is harder to wear a tie;
• for a shirt, the floors are straight, even, and for a shirt, they are rounded;
• it is worn only under clothes, and any shirt, even an official one, can be worn under a jacket, or you can do without it;
• shirts can simply be worn outside, but for a shirt it is taboo;
• to fasten the cuffs of the shirt, use cufflinks, and the cuffs of the shirt use buttons.

Men's shirts are very diverse. But the classic version is plain shirts with a straight cut with long sleeves. An elegant model with a turn-down collar is acceptable for both business style and smart casual. In street style, a light summer shirt with short sleeves and a stand-up collar is indispensable.

Among the variety of this attribute of a stylish man, the greatest demand is for models with versatile pointed collars: classic, kent, butten-down, French (shark) under ties and bow ties for formal style.

Shirts with a low stand-up collar that fit tightly around the neck are in demand.

The appearance of the product largely determines the quality of the fabric used. The most commonly used fabrics are cotton fabrics, synthetic and blended fibers. Linen fabrics and natural silk for sewing shirts are not used very often.

For summer models, preference is given to soft, finely woven cotton fabric. For example, poplin is perfect. The structure of this smooth cotton fabric makes it easy to wash and iron. Cotton gives the fabric lightness, it is pleasant to the touch, and breathable well.

However, this eco-friendly fabric has one drawback - it wrinkles a lot when worn. We solved the problem by adding viscose. The characteristics of this fiber are similar to those of cotton. Moreover, it gives a feeling of coolness in hot weather. From such a composition, the shirt looks like new for a long time.

For summer options also applies natural linen with high breathability, hypoallergenicity and durability, despite frequent wear and regular washing.

Luxurious natural silk fabric has a beneficial effect on human skin and is a reliable protection against harmful microorganisms. But it is not accepted to wear elite silk models every day due to their high cost.

Modern shirt manufacturers often use cheap synthetics. This significantly reduces the cost of the product. But wearable things made of pure synthetics are not recommended to be worn all the time. But products made of synthetic fibers with natural cotton components have significant advantages. This is a low cost, fabrics do not wrinkle, warm, dry quickly.

Before purchasing a shirt or chemise, it is necessary to determine for what purposes each product is suitable, where it will be worn and what to combine with... The lifestyle and type of activity of a man will help determine the choice. If he is a businessman or works in an office, then his priority is a shirt. If the dress code does not require a suit and tie, then a shirt.

The impression of a person's business qualities is often formed at the first glance at his clothes. No matter how attractive a person is, negligence in his appearance at the first meeting can lead to an unwanted reaction. And the first impression remains in the memory for a long time. Taste in clothes and its neat appearance are traditionally associated with high social status.

These rules are as follows:

• the shirt is worn under a jacket, vest or other outer garment;
• the shirt is always tucked into the trousers;
• it is allowed to wear a shirt with jeans of a classic cut, but not worn out;
• if a man has put on a shirt, then he should not take off his jacket in public;
• buttoned sleeves should cover the bone above the wrist line;
• shirt cuffs are fastened only with cufflinks, although recently this rule has begun to deviate;
• the shirt and tie should be in harmony with each other or be slightly contrasting;
• shirts with a rectangular collar are recommended for owners of an oval face;
• perfectly draws the round face with a pointed collar.

In the modern market of this segment, a stable demand has formed for the products of foreign manufacturers. The most popular models are German brands, which account for more than 85% of the market.

Products for VIP-persons are produced by the company Berthier. In her products, various types of fabrics are used, selected for specific style characteristics. For example, the best Egyptian cotton is made with Italian silk. Such products have the ability not to wrinkle.

Shirts manufacturer GREG thanks to new unique models it is popular among office staff. The segment presents options for models with a variety of collars and cuffs, but the classic assortment. All presented models provide convenience and comfort.

Casino - a brand for the middle class, whose representatives prefer practicality, comfort and ease of the process of subsequent care in products. Shirts with short sleeves for the warm season often have a decorated hem and an inner collar. Products differ in price affordable for most consumers.

Men's fashion dictates its own criteria for the color of the shirt classic design... Such models should not be rich colors, multi-colored or variegated. White and blue colors are considered official, followed by pink, peach and other pastel colors. The rest of the colors - purple, yellow, beige and other shades - can be worn only if this color allows a superior leader. If he is conservative, he will have to wear a white or blue shirt. If the office dress code rules are not so strict, then you can afford shades that are more fashionable in this season.

A black shirt gives the wearer elegance and looks sophisticated in an office atmosphere with a white, blue and gray suit, jacket or vest. In this case, a tie or bow tie should be white, red or gray. And in combination with a black tie, you can create the image of a serious and business employee.

Business suit is suitable not only plain light shirts, but also their saturated colors - olive, burgundy, dark blue or brown.

Fashion designers very often use prints in their collections, replenishing the youth wardrobe with interesting models. The modern trend is checkered shirts with floral and geometric patterns. The cage continues to hold the leading position in the ranking of the most fashionable prints. Among the species diversity of these checkered patterns are the most common and traditionally conservative: tartan, glencheck, argyle, plain - from the original Scottish cage to noble English.

A similar cell was found in different nations. The ancient Germans were very fond of this ornament. Plaid fabrics were produced from multi-colored threads. From here came the cock's step - the German version of the cage. Cells are small and larger, two-colored and contrasting, deformed and checkerboard. From the many options for plaid shirting, you can find the perfect plaid pattern for yourself.

Inspiring Designers and Floral Printed Fabrics, which pleases the eye, gives a spring mood even in inclement cold weather. Among the large number of fashionable floral designs on the fabric, the traditions of British design and English motifs can be traced, which have become classics and the embodiment of their natural elegance.

Geometry on our clothes periodically becomes one of the main trends.

The standard for men's shirts made from textile materials is GOST 30327 - 2013.

According to GOST, the main parameters for determining the size of shirts for men are neck and chest girths, as well as height.

Currently, the international system of measures has found the greatest application. However, the size chart in all countries is significantly different. For example, German and American standards are somewhat overestimated in relation to Russian ones, and all Asian ones are slightly underestimated. Only Turkish sizes match ours.

Also in stores there is an international letter system, in which the sizes are indicated by letters: S - small, M - medium and L - large. Since the main parameter for shirts is the neck circumference, the Russian size 42 corresponds to the international S and the neck circumference of 37-38 cm.Sizes 44-46 are M with a neck circumference of 39-40 cm. Size 48-50 corresponds to L with a neck circumference of 41-43 cm.

However, for obese people, their own parameters have been developed and the letter designations are used - XL and XXL, which corresponds to sizes 54-58 with a neck girth within 44-46 cm.

Determining a quality product is not difficult visually. The shirt should have a pleasant appearance without a pronounced synthetic shine. You should pay attention to the quality of the stitch, it is checked on the collar. An ideal collar requires plates. Buttons should be only mother-of-pearl, made of wood, but not plastic. A prerequisite is a clear coincidence of the picture.

Someone is born with an innate sense of harmony and it is not difficult for him to create his own harmonious and stylish image. For others, dressing up beautifully is a difficult process.

But any man knows how important it is to pay attention to accessories when creating an image. With the right accessories, it is very easy to emphasize the style and make it individual. A well-chosen tie or cufflinks can drastically change the overall image and add exactly that unique touch of sophistication and style that distinguishes real men. There is a wide selection of handkerchiefs, cufflinks, ties, bow ties and other useful and practical items for a stylish wardrobe.

Knowledge of certain subtleties will help to make a competent selection of accessories for a shirt. The tie should be of medium length. The print of the tie and the shirt should not be alike. The bow tie should be chosen strictly according to the color and texture of the suit.

Cufflinks go well with the shirt, which should match the color of other metal elements of the belt, watch.

One of the latest trends - leather belts in bright colors. This unique solution for a classic male look will allow you to take a completely new look at both a strict style and a casual look.

Accessories on shirts will be able to show the social status of the owner of these attributes. Will contribute to the disclosure of his personality and individual preferences.

Modern men's clothing largely depends on the style and lifestyle of a man, therefore, a man should create a successful wardrobe for himself, taking into account the characteristics of his occupations, preferences and personal interests. Creating an individual style is not an easy task. Most men have things of different styles, with the help of which they create their own image.

Light shirts of a classic cut made of expensive materials are well suited to stylish looks, which are most in demand by energetic and purposeful men. They do not lose their relevance either in the office, or at business meetings and presentations, or with daily wear. High-quality tailoring of strict shirts makes the image presentable.

Branded shirts can be intelligently combined with versatile and neutral garments such as jeans, pullovers. For active representatives of the strong half, almost all images are based on such combinations. Thus, strict rules for creating a classic look allow you to tailor casual and smart-casual style solutions to your individual image.