so yesterday, The Online Edition took a closer look at men's intimates and today, we shall move to the regular fashion of men. i must, however, put in a disclaimer though. while i like to cover in details all the types of clothes available for men, i won't because (a) it'll take too long a post to do an extensive cover (b) it'll take too long a period of time to devote short, individual posts to each article of clothing (c) it'll just take too long to get it all done. so anyway, let's cut the yakking and go straight into the garment of the moment: shirts!
a shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men, it has become, in american english, a catch-all term for almost any garment other than outerwear such as sweaters, coats, jackets, or undergarments such as bras, vests or base layers. in british english, a shirt is more specifically a garment with a collar, sleeves with cuffs and a full vertical opening with buttons or snaps. (north americans would call that a 'dress shirt', a specific type of 'collared shirt'). a shirt can also be worn with a necktie under the shirt collar.
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a shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men, it has become, in american english, a catch-all term for almost any garment other than outerwear such as sweaters, coats, jackets, or undergarments such as bras, vests or base layers. in british english, a shirt is more specifically a garment with a collar, sleeves with cuffs and a full vertical opening with buttons or snaps. (north americans would call that a 'dress shirt', a specific type of 'collared shirt'). a shirt can also be worn with a necktie under the shirt collar.
commonly there are three types of cuts or fits:
athletic fit dress shirts have been popular for some time, typically marketed as 'slim-fit' shirts for men who were looking for aggressively tapered dress shirts for wear to a bar or nightclub, or simply as a more professional alternative to the classic cut for men with slimmer or smaller builds.
the benefit of an athletic fit dress shirt is an appeal to modern sensibilities, a cosmopolitan, urban edge that will most certainly factor into the final look of your ensemble.
the benefit of an athletic fit dress shirt is an appeal to modern sensibilities, a cosmopolitan, urban edge that will most certainly factor into the final look of your ensemble.
2) modern fit: a moderate taper, semi-fitted dress shirt
modern fit is a relatively new entrant in the menswear circuit, although shirts that would commonly now be described as 'modern fit' have existed in some incarnation or another for decades, simple alternatives to the more traditional, accommodating classic fit. modern fit describes a moderately tapered dress shirt, otherwise known as a semi-fitted shirt. This particular cut looks great on men of average build as well as leaning either way from that starting point – the somewhat slim and the somewhat heavy.
the wonderful thing about the modern fit dress shirt is that it is the best fit in most circumstances for a large cross-section of the population. men of large build can normally fit into a modern fit dress shirt and this type of shirt will look better than the classic fit equivalent on slim men as well. the modern fit dress shirt also looks very appropriate for office wear or formal occasions as well as for outings to the club or restaurant for fine dining and romance – making it an excellent candidate for purchase.
3) classic fit: roomier, more accommodating
the classic fit dress shirt is, by and large, the most common cut available to men from most department store outlets. with little to no taper, the classic fit dress shirt is roomier and much more accommodating for men with larger builds, allowing for greater freedom of movement and comfort.
the classic fit dress shirt is slowly fading from popularity with the introduction of the modern fit into the marketplace. the classic fit remains an excellent choice for big and tall gentlemen, as well as men who prefer a more formal look.
finally, how to figure the size of your dress shirt:
if you want further reading, go here for details about collars and here for shirt tips.
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