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Source (google.com.pk)The check shirt is an item that even the most fashionably inept individual can relate to. It’s a classic piece that transcends the wardrobes of men across the globe – from sharply dressed city boys to rugged, blue-collar workers.
Their popularity is plain to see; you only need to walk along your local high street for confirmation. But this popularity comes at a price, and quite a serious one at that. The problem is, check shirts have become a little boring. Certainly not as an item in itself – they’re available in more patterns, sizes and palettes than ever before – but the way it is worn? I feel as though it has lost its edge.
All too often do we see large groups of men staggering around town after dark in horrible shirts, terrible jeans and pointed black shoes. Too often do we see check shirts worn un-tucked under shiny blazers. And too often do we see check shirts worn in the most dull and uninspiring ways imaginable.
Yet this is a timeless piece that has a lot to offer the modern style-conscious gent – way more than what your local city or high street might suggest. It’s possible to become too comfortable with our clothes; simply following the crowd and trying to fit in. The majority don’t think outside the box and are reluctant to try new things.
The check shirt is one of these safe options and if we really want them to work for us in a unique and contemporary way, we need to re-evaluate the way we approach them.
With all this in mind, here are three styling techniques that will help breathe new life into your current collection…
The Double Shirt
This idea is all about creative layering: combining pieces that you might not automatically think of, making the most of your wardrobe and stepping away from the shirt and jumper combinations that have long been a sartorial crutch.
Wearing two shirts over the top of each other is a great way of adding texture and depth to your outfits. Sticking to Matt Allinson’s basic rule of layering, make sure your pieces go from thin to thick. I’d recommend using a heavyweight denim, flannel, brushed cotton or corduroy over-shirt for your outer layer as these tend to be straighter fitting and give you more space for movement.
Underneath I would keep it casual with a lightweight Oxford, chambray or twill shirt. Be wary that dress shirts are often far too formal to be utilised within this aesthetic and will jar with the rugged, casual top layer.
By keeping your over-shirt muted and classic you give yourself much more scope for adding colour elsewhere. For instance, why not try a check shirt in mostly blue tones worn underneath an olive corduroy shirt?
Alternatively, those that want to make more of a statement can go bolder with their outer layer. Warm red, orange and brown check shirts look particularly great over blue chambray or plain white Oxford styles.
Article By Will Colman on 31st December 2013
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Introduction
The check shirt is an item that even the most fashionably inept individual can relate to. It’s a classic piece that transcends the wardrobes of men across the globe – from sharply dressed city boys to rugged, blue-collar workers.
Their popularity is plain to see; you only need to walk along your local high street for confirmation. But this popularity comes at a price, and quite a serious one at that. The problem is, check shirts have become a little boring. Certainly not as an item in itself – they’re available in more patterns, sizes and palettes than ever before – but the way it is worn? I feel as though it has lost its edge.
All too often do we see large groups of men staggering around town after dark in horrible shirts, terrible jeans and pointed black shoes. Too often do we see check shirts worn un-tucked under shiny blazers. And too often do we see check shirts worn in the most dull and uninspiring ways imaginable.
Yet this is a timeless piece that has a lot to offer the modern style-conscious gent – way more than what your local city or high street might suggest. It’s possible to become too comfortable with our clothes; simply following the crowd and trying to fit in. The majority don’t think outside the box and are reluctant to try new things.
The check shirt is one of these safe options and if we really want them to work for us in a unique and contemporary way, we need to re-evaluate the way we approach them.
With all this in mind, here are three styling techniques that will help breathe new life into your current collection…
The Double Shirt
This idea is all about creative layering: combining pieces that you might not automatically think of, making the most of your wardrobe and stepping away from the shirt and jumper combinations that have long been a sartorial crutch.
Wearing two shirts over the top of each other is a great way of adding texture and depth to your outfits. Sticking to Matt Allinson’s basic rule of layering, make sure your pieces go from thin to thick. I’d recommend using a heavyweight denim, flannel, brushed cotton or corduroy over-shirt for your outer layer as these tend to be straighter fitting and give you more space for movement.
Underneath I would keep it casual with a lightweight Oxford, chambray or twill shirt. Be wary that dress shirts are often far too formal to be utilised within this aesthetic and will jar with the rugged, casual top layer.
By keeping your over-shirt muted and classic you give yourself much more scope for adding colour elsewhere. For instance, why not try a check shirt in mostly blue tones worn underneath an olive corduroy shirt?
Alternatively, those that want to make more of a statement can go bolder with their outer layer. Warm red, orange and brown check shirts look particularly great over blue chambray or plain white Oxford styles.
Example Outfit 1
Uniqlo Men Oxford Long Sleeve Shirt BUniqlo Men Oxford Long Sleeve Shirt B
Allsaints Ostberg ShirtAllsaints Ostberg Shirt
Topman Blue Black Overdyed Vintage Slim JeansTopman Blue Black Overdyed Vintage Slim Jeans
Asos Derby Shoes In Polido LeatherAsos Derby Shoes In Polido Leather
Example Outfit 2
Topman Forest Green Twill Long Sleeve ShirtTopman Forest Green Twill Long Sleeve Shirt
Carhartt Douglas Flannel Shirt In NavyCarhartt Douglas Flannel Shirt In Navy
A.p.c. Petit New Standard Slim-fit Dry Selvedge JeansA.p.c. Petit New Standard Slim-fit Dry Selvedge Jeans
Jack & Jones Arizona Tweed BootsJack & Jones Arizona Tweed Boots
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Men's Double Shirt Layering
The Smart-Casual Check
We are all very familiar with smart-casual dressing here at FashionBeans; it can be considered our house style. If our readers were to create an essentials list (as loathe as I am to use that word), it would almost certainly contain at least one blazer and many shirts with which you could dress said blazer up.
Yet when it comes to creating smart-casual outfits, the majority of men still tend to stick to the same type of shirts – invariably an Oxford cloth version or white dress styles. Just when menswear is finally beginning to accept colour and pattern, we continue to turn our noses up and stick with what we know – which, incidentally, is exactly how the check shirt became so boring in the first place.
Our stylish Iberian cousins are particularly adept at converting the check shirt into smart-casual wear, so it’s always worth taking a browse through their offerings. For example, HE by Mango produces the perfect kind of shirt for this look: cutaway collars, slim-fitting and constructed from lighter weight cottons, they strike the right balance between formal and casual.
Just make sure you look for shirts with a curved hem that is long enough to be tucked in – we don’t want you looking sloppy.
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Absolutely love the diverse range of fashion tips covered in this blog! From timeless classics to the latest trends, there's something for everyone. The inclusion of tips for different body types and age groups is fantastic—truly inclusive and inspiring! Can't wait to revamp my wardrobe with these insightful suggestions
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