Having published an article on how a shirt should look like a suit, it became necessary to consider in more detail the details of a classic shirt, as well as pay attention to modern fashion and style trends.
The evolution in the world of classic shirts is not only in the field of production, but also affects the growing demand for fashion. Today, the shirt performs not only the function of “covering up nudity”, but also does not deviate from aesthetics; it is increasingly difficult to define a particular style of dress shirt.
In this article, we will consider in great detail the various components of a shirt, shirt models, and also tell you how a classic men's shirt should fit and what to look for when buying.
How a men's shirt should fit
It is difficult to imagine a well-dressed, stylish man who does not wear a shirt well. Everything should be in good time and not hang on the sides. Perhaps this is one of the basic requirements for a well-coordinated image, a gentleman's style. Check out the infographic for how a shirt should fit.
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There are no clear rules governing wearing only this style of shirt and no other. It all depends on your taste, physique, desired image. Therefore, today we will consider 4 of the most popular styles (you can call it a cut) that manufacturers offer today: classic silhouette (Classic Fit), semi-fitted silhouette (Slim Fit), adjacent silhouette (Super Slim Fit), fitted silhouette (The Modern / Regular Fit) .
Classic silhouette (Classic Fit)
Traditional cut that has been preserved for several decades. A shirt with a classic silhouette allows you to feel comfortable in any situation and does not restrict movement. If you have a thin build, it is not recommended to wear a 'classic fit' shirt, as there is a high probability of the fabric hanging down at the sides. This is not good. However, other people will love the superiority of classics over fashion.
Semi-fitted silhouette (Slim Fit)
The semi-fitted dress shirt is a big step towards modern fashion. Popular with young people who strive for a stylish image. Slightly restricts movement, as the fabric of the shirt slightly hugs the silhouette and may slightly restrict movement when moving. Choosing traditional light colors is suitable for a formal dress code, however, there are models for casual style on the market. Great for lean builds, but may not work for tight silhouette. It all depends on you and the specific model, builds to try on for confidence and move, so that the shirt fits “as it should”.
Slim Fit (Super Slim Fit)
One variety of 'slim fit' shirts is the 'super slim fit'. This is an even more form-fitting shirt for slim people. It is worth choosing the size carefully, as it can hinder movement and even breathing!
Fitted silhouette (The Modern / Regular Fit)
Perhaps the most versatile shirt. It sits between the classic 'classic fit' and the semi-fitted 'slim fit' at the chest and waist. Comfort = Style. If you have an average build, not inclined to be overweight or thin, you should take a closer look at this type of shirts.
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Men's shirt details
For a deeper understanding of the varieties of men's shirts, it is necessary to consider in detail the key elements. Main details: collar, cuffs, sleeves, pockets, front and back sides. 
Collar
The collar of a men's shirt can be of different colors, sizes and styles. The main purpose of the collar is to frame the face. Regardless of the suit or jacket, the collar always remains in sight and plays a big role for the whole image and style of a man.
The collar also allows you to hide flaws (for example, a short neck can be made visually long and vice versa), as well as highlight advantages. Perhaps the most common type of collar is with two ends lowered in a triangle. The width of the corners, the roundness, additional details, all this can change depending on the model, but the basis is the same for all. You can read more about the types of shirt collars in our previous publications.
Shirt cuffs
The cuffs of a man's shirt are not big, but important elements of the image and style of a gentleman. This is another detail, besides the collar, which is visible from under the jacket. The cuffs should protrude from the sleeve of the jacket by 1-2 cm, no more and no less. The cuffs are fastened with one button or several buttons (usually two). In addition, there may be one more button that fastens the sleeve cut. One is designed so that the hand is not unnecessarily exposed. The more formal cuff is the 'French' cuff. It wraps around the wrist and is secured not with a button, but with a cufflink. A shirt for a tuxedo is chosen precisely with cuffs on cufflinks and not otherwise. In addition to cufflinks, knots are used, which can also be used to secure cuffs.
Front side
When it comes to the front of the shirt, only the presence of one or two pockets, or their absence at all, can draw special attention to themselves. There is only one advice – you don't need to use a front pocket for an official look, it should not be on a shirt. In other cases, for a semi-formal or informal style, a pocket is allowed. It should be remembered that if you put something in your pocket and take the object out of there many times, the pocket will bulge. It doesn't look good. So, I would recommend using the pocket only in casual style.
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Buttons on the shirt
As a rule, little attention is paid to the buttons on the shirt. In addition to the functional component, many people think that all buttons are the same and are made of plastic. But this is not the case. Look closely at the buttons, some may have two holes and four holes; made of plastic or metal, perhaps the buttons are engraved with the owner. Sometimes the buttons are inlaid with precious stones. So, it is not correct to think that buttons are only a functional element and cannot be a design solution.
Backside
The reverse side of the shirt can be roughly divided into 3 types. The first two types contain folds, differ only in their arrangement, and the third type does not contain folds at all. The design and purpose of the pleats is aimed at comfort and a good fit on the back. Typically, there is only one center fold, because two folds are difficult to manufacture and cost more.
Additional elements of the shirt
Additional patches, a contrasting color cutout on the front side, personalized initials on the cuffs – this is just a small list of additional elements that can be on a men's shirt. By forming an emphasis on any details, you raise your image to a new level. But it is better to do it wisely, so as not to look like a motley parrot or a jester at the holiday. But in any case, if you are tired of an ordinary classic look, then you should revive the classics with additional design elements.
So, today you learned how a classic men's shirt should sit and what popular shirt silhouettes (shirt cut) are presented in stores today. We got acquainted with the details of the shirt and considered the features and varieties of each component.
For the convenience of shopping, we have prepared a checklist “How to buy a dress shirt“.
I hope that after reading the material, you will not have any difficulties when trying on and buying a shirt that suits you. Enjoy the shopping!
