Men's shirts oxford, in linen or checked

Which men's shirt to choose?

Each fabric of men's shirts has its season and level of elegance.

• The oxford, a thick and soft cotton woven in a basket style, goes from the office to the weekend.
• The linen shirt, fresh and slightly wrinkled, is for summer.
• The checked shirt, often made of flannel, keeps you warm in mid-season.
• The overshirt, thicker, is worn open over a t-shirt like a light jacket.
• The denim shirt or work shirt, sturdy, ages with time.

Straight, fitted or loose cut?

The straight cut, or regular, allows for ease at the bust. The fitted cut, or slim, hugs the waist and is worn tucked in. The loose cut, more modern, is worn out of the trousers, over a t-shirt.

Linen shirt: how to wear it?

The linen men's shirt creases easily: that's its charm, as long as you wear it casually, with rolled-up sleeves, over light trousers or shorts. A linen blend with cotton creases less while staying fresh.

How to wear a men's shirt?

A light blue or white oxford shirt, tucked into men's chinos, is great for the office; open over a t-shirt with men's jeans, it works for the weekend. An overshirt replaces a jacket in mid-season.

What shirt size to take?

The button-down collar should allow a finger's width, the shoulder seam should rest at the edge of the shoulder, and the sleeve should stop at the base of the thumb. Shirt sizes are given in letters or by collar size, depending on the brand.

How to care for a shirt?

Wash it at 30 or 40 °C, with buttons open, and hang it on a hanger while still damp: wrinkles come out more easily when ironing. A shirt labelled non-iron simply smooths out as it dries on a hanger.

Which shirt brands to choose?

These shirt brands share the page.

• Jack & Jones, a men's brand born in jeanswear within the Bestseller group, offers everyday shirts.
• Originally from Hawick tweed, Lyle & Scott also designs blended linen shirts.
• Overshirts to streetwear: Project X Paris twists the shirt in the spirit of its collections.
• Made from organic cotton and produced in Portugal, the plain shirts from Colorful Standard follow the line of its basics.
• Superdry, from Cheltenham, draws from vintage American styles for its shirts.

What other tops to choose?

Other men's tops have their own page: men's polos, sitting between shirts and t-shirts, and men's t-shirts, worn under an open shirt.

When to find discounted shirts?

The linen shirt can be found in summer sales, the flannel shirt during Black Friday and winter sales: for a discounted men's shirt, each sale period has its suitable fabric.

The Black Friday has its own page, Black Friday; the sales have the page men's clothing sales; and the page Promotions gathers discounted shirts throughout the year. Fast shipping and best price guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Shirt tucked or untucked?

A shirt with rounded and long tails is tucked in; one with a straight hem, shorter, is worn untucked. In the office, a tucked shirt remains the norm.

How to quickly iron a shirt?

Start with the collar, then the cuffs, the sleeves, and finish with the back and fronts. A fabric that is still slightly damp irons faster.

What shirt for a wedding?

A white or light blue shirt, in poplin or fine oxford, fitted cut, under a jacket. For a summer wedding, a light linen shirt is suitable if the dress code is casual.

How to remove underarm stains?

Stains often come from deodorant: wait until it's dry before getting dressed. For an established stain, some baking soda mixed with a little water, left to act for an hour before washing, helps to remove it.

Is an exact collar size necessary?

Only if you are closing the last button, with a tie. For a shirt worn with an open collar, the shoulder width and sleeve length are more important.