A must-have item in a man's wardrobe is a shirt. The idea that all men's shirts are the same and similar to each other is erroneous. Despite all the similarities between shirts, fashion designers have managed to diversify the products so much that it is possible to create an extensive classification of them.
Two main types of men's shirts
All men's shirts can be divided into 2 main types - classic and sports.
Classic type
Classic products are austerity, restraint, versatility. They are sewn from soft, thin fabric.
They do not attract undue attention with their color. For classic shirts, only monochromatic colors, white or light blue, and soft, calm tones of light colors are considered appropriate. An acceptable deviation from color uniformity is a small, inconspicuous darker stripe on a light background.
Shirts are a classic type of formal suit and are worn with a tie. Therefore, the collars of classic products are rigid.The bottom cut of classic shirts is traditionally made curved, shorter along the side seams, convenient for tucking into trousers.
Sports type
Sports shirts do not have such strict restrictions. In addition to thin and soft fabric, denser, even rougher fabrics (denim) are also used in their production. The quality of the fabric is also varied: cotton, wool, flannel materials.
Sports shirt tailors are absolutely free when it comes to color. It can be almost anything: light and dark, bright and calm, monochromatic, with different patterns (wide and narrow stripes, checkered patterns of different sizes, floral prints, etc.).
Sports shirts are worn in an informal setting, without a tie, not tucked into trousers, so their collars are soft and the bottom cut is straight
Types of shirts according to their style: (fitted, classic, loose)
Fashion designers offer men shirts that differ in the cut of the back and front, as well as in the way they sit on the body.
There are 3 main styles of shirts: classic, fitted, loose.
Classic style
Classic products (Regular Fit) are cut out according to the basic dimensions of the body; there is a small gap (1.5 - 2 cm) between the fabric and the canvas. They are worn under a jacket, vest (in a formal situation) or sweater (in an informal situation), without feeling uncomfortable. When tucked into the trousers, a small fold forms above the belt in front; there are no folds on the back.
Reference! Products of a classic style can be in the wardrobe of any man, regardless of his age and body shape.
Fitted style
The cut of the fitted shirt (Slim Fit) allows it to fit tightly to the figure and emphasize its structure.They are often worn untucked, over trousers, and when tucked in, there should be no creases above the belt.
Reference! The fitted style works best on men who play sports and have an athletic figure. The main thing is to make sure that the placket with buttons is not stretched and does not diverge, and that the fabric on the back does not tighten the muscles too much.
Loose fit
Loose-fit shirts (Custom Fit) allow any man to feel comfortable. Stylists recommend wearing them with a jacket, otherwise they look too baggy.
Reference! Products of a loose style can be worn either under a jacket or untucked.
Modern style
Modern Fit is the most suitable option for men who want to look modern. This style is a combination of the best and most comfortable of traditional options.
Variety of shirt designs
Individual details of products (collar, pockets, fasteners, etc.) bring great variety to the classification of shirts.
According to the cut of the collar
Depending on the cut of the collar, men's shirts are divided into the following types:
With classic collar
The classic collar, which received its name from the name of the English Duke of Kent, has a medium height, fits any tie, and can be unbuttoned with 1 (in some cases 2) buttons. Shirts with such a collar have no restrictions on wearing; they can be combined with a suit, jacket, or jumper.
With French collar
The French collar (or shark) is wider, its ends are noticeably separated from each other in different directions.
Advice! It is advisable to combine a shark collar with a tie that has a massive knot.
With butterfly collar
A butterfly is a collar with sharp and elongated corners separated by a right angle (45°). Such shirts are very demanding of the surrounding things. They only match with a bow tie, which is why their collars have a similar name. Over these exquisite items, only tailcoats or tuxedos are worn.
Advice! Instead of a bow tie, shirts with such collars can be combined with a men's neckerchief.
With rectangular collar
A variation of the classic collar is the crombie. Its difference is the rectangular ends, as well as a wider size.
With buckle
The edges of the tab collar are connected by a special fabric buckle with a fastener (snap, button). The tab is worn with a tie, and the jumper is hidden under it.
Reference! In an informal setting, it is acceptable to wear a product with a tab collar without a tie (under a jumper, V-neck sweater, etc.). In this case, the buckle must be fastened.
With informal collars
In addition to the listed forms of an important detail of a shirt, fashion designers offer products with informal collars.
In them, the edges of the corners have buttons for attaching shelves to the fabric (batten-down). Such clothes are worn without a tie; the most suitable jackets are those made of thick fabric.
For a sweater, it is best to choose a shirt with a stiff collar (varno), the edges of which are not lowered onto the shelves. This option is also suitable with a vest.
With a lightweight jacket or a French jacket, products that have a collar consisting of one stand, without corners (mandarin), look good.
In the wardrobe of men who wear fitted jackets, there must be shirts with collars that have not pointed, but rounded (Eton) edges.
Types of shirts based on the presence or absence of pockets
An important decorative detail of men's shirts are pockets.
They are closely related to the style and purpose of the products.
- The official version is that there are no pockets.
- Semi-official option - 1 pocket is allowed on the product. A shirt is worn with a suit, under a jacket, but it can also be worn separately from a suit.
- An unofficial option is things with 2 pockets. Clothing with pockets is intended for use in informal settings.
Types of shirts by fastening at the cuffs
On men's clothing, different methods of fastening the cuff are used.
- Regular closure: a button on one side of the cuff and a loop on the other side.
- French clasp: there are loops on both sides of the cuff edges; the cuff is fastened with cufflinks.
Types of shirts by fastening
The clasp connecting the two shelves of the product is also different. All fasteners differ in the way they are made. Depending on their design, shirts are divided into 3 groups.
With regular clasp
In most products, the fabric for the fastener is cut out along with the front, and then folded to the wrong side. Loops are made on one hem, and buttons are sewn to the other.
With bar
The second layer of fabric on placket fasteners is provided with the same fold or additional piece of material. In any case, the fastener area (bar) is decorated with stitching.
With hidden clasp
A more complex type of fastener is a secret (supatnaya) fastener. It got its name because the loops are made on the bottom layer of the placket covering the buttons. The top layer of this placket completely hides the buttonholes.
Types of shirts according to the fabric from which they are made
An additional parameter for classifying shirts is the fabric from which they are made.
Based on the type of fabric, shirts are divided into:
Cotton
An eco-friendly, comfortable option that has one inconvenience - shirts wrinkle quickly. Recently, a small amount of viscose has been added to cotton, which allows shirts to look good for a long time.
Linen
Natural linen has become a real salvation for men. Linen shirts are indispensable in hot climates in summer; they make you feel comfortable, regardless of high temperatures. The disadvantage of linen fabric is the same - it wrinkles a lot.
Silk
Natural shirts silks - products are not for every day. They belong to elite things, giving special chic and luxury to their owners.
Made from artificial fibers
Synthetic fibers are often used in men's clothing. They reduce the price of things and make them accessible to buyers. However, experts do not advise constantly wearing only synthetic items; it is better to combine them with items made from natural fabrics.
Such a variety of shirts allows every man to choose the one in which he will look most attractive.
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