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How to look good in a white shirt?
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How to look good in a white shirt?
A white shirt is in a man's wardrobe the same thing as for women a little black dress. It's a reliable and stylish proposition for every occasion. The time and funds spent on the selection of clothes don't matter because a white shirt can quickly create a proper look and thanks to it you can avoid the „I have nothing to put on” syndrom.
You can say that a white long sleeve shirt is a fashion chameleon. It can fit into every style, add chic to casual stylings and nobility to the seasonal trends. Actually, to create a unique look with a white shirt you have to pay attention to elements such as the cut, fabric and details. Within white shirts you can tell at least a couple of models. The most formal ones are white tailcoat and tuxedo shirts. The less formal shirt the more universal character. White long sleeve shirts with a classic or a cutaway collar are perfect to a suit, but you can also match them with chino trousers and a casual blazer or regular jeans.
A white shirt is always a great background for ties. Light, dark, in neutral or subtle colours, as well as narrow or massive. It's important to pay attention to the collar. A small one gets along with narrow ties and a blazer with narrow lapels. In turn, a white model with a cutaway collar looks amazing with expressive ties and when set with an elegant blazer or a waistcoat.
Its incredible properties are shown by the white shirt in less formal stylings. The models with a button-fastened collar, so-called 'button down' looks amazing with jeans, colourful chinos and in a combination with a sport blazer and even textile shorts.
In everyday stylings a white shirt goes great together with trousers. It's worth to say that if you select an additional layer to the outfit, it hasn't necessary to be the suit jacket. Why not bet on a light colourful V-neck jumper. You are also free to try out the most popular jacket cuts. The white men's shirt can be also put on with a leather jacket, which can result in a very interesting pair. Another proposition, for non-conformists, is an outfit consising of a shirt, a hoodie and a blazer. For a while, more and more people have been wearing a white shirt with trainers, plimsolls or sneakers.
When you are about to select some cuts, you can't forget about regular and slim-fit models. The first ones are more versatile and provide a smart imperfection cover, they are suitable to different stylings. On the other hand, the slim-fit version is characterized by a modern look, it can visually slender the silhouette and underline the shoulders. It's a perfect choice for slim and muscular men.
It's easy to make a mistake by not focusing on the details. Choosing a collar, button strip, cuffs or pocket with colour accents provide less formality and make the shirt look more casually. Especially the checked themes and camo inserts are eye-catching, they subtly break the formal character. For future, think about trying out a model with a denim collar and cuffs.
Finally, a proper selection is not all, what's really important is the way of wearing a white shirt. Usually, you can add more nonchalance if you roll up the sleeves, loosen the collar and pull the shirt out from the trousers. Feel free to set it with a T-shirt or to put sunglasses into the pocket.