{"id":106393,"date":"2015-04-08T15:21:11","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T15:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=106393"},"modified":"2015-04-08T18:04:45","modified_gmt":"2015-04-08T18:04:45","slug":"7-style-secrets-to-picking-buying-and-wearing-a-shirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2015\/04\/7-style-secrets-to-picking-buying-and-wearing-a-shirt\/","title":{"rendered":"7 style secrets to picking, buying and wearing a shirt"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are almost too many considerations to list when it comes to the alchemy of finding the perfect shirt. Not only does the fit have to be perfect but it needs to sync with so many other details of your look, from the width of your tie to the style of your suit and the occasion for which you\u2019re dressing.<\/p>\n
To ensure your cuff matches your collar and much more, we enlisted the help of three menswear insiders. Button it while they dispense their advice.<\/p>\n
1. Getting the right fit<\/strong><\/p>\n How your shirt fits can have a big impact on your finished look, says Evan Drucker, director of menswear and accessories at Jaeger. It\u2019s the the difference between a smart, precise silhouette and billowing shapelessness. \u201cOne of the constant mistakes men make is to buy a traditional classic fit shirt when they should be wearing a slimmer fit. Look for a shirt that that skims your body but doesn\u2019t create lots of excess fabric around the waistband. You must be able to move in it, but you don\u2019t want to be tucking in lots of fabric all the time\u201d<\/p>\n 2. Knowing your collar size<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s not just the fit that you need to consider. Getting the right collar size will mean that the tie you choose looks streamlined once you\u2019ve knotted it in place and, more importantly, you\u2019ll be comfortable. Sam Kershaw, buyer at Mr Porter, has a fail-safe technique for knowing your collar size. Once you\u2019ve used a tape measure to measure the circumference of your neck, try on a style in the corresponding inch measurement. Then, Kershaw says, \u201cyou should be able to fit a forefinger in between your collar and your neck when the shirt is buttoned to the top.\u201d Et voila.<\/p>\n 3. Matching your tie with your shirt<\/strong><\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve perfected the fit, make certain your shirt choice works with your suit and tie. Kershaw explains that there are three ways to go with the classic workplace combo. \u201cA solid colour\/ tonal shirt from brands like Charvet and Emma Willis tend to be best suited with a patterned tie or something more extravagant like a paisley. Otherwise, you can wear a strong patterned shirt with either a plain satin or grenadine tie from brands like Drake\u2019s or one with a subtle stripe like those from our Kingsman collection. For a more casual look, pair a Thom Sweeney button down shirt with a Lanvin knitted tie.\u201d<\/p>\n