Spring is the time when we all want more color and lightness after the long gray months of winter. You can reflect the spring mood in a man's look, among other things, through a shirt with a pattern. From austere and almost classic to a stormy flight of imagination, prints are different, and everyone can definitely choose something that suits the mood, style and dress code. Today we'll take a look at the different types of patterned men's shirts and talk about how best to pair them with other wardrobe items.
Classic patterned shirts
Let's start with the most formal area where you can find a patterned shirt – the office. Yes, that's right: for ceremonial events where a formal dress code is expected (you can read more about this here), it is always better to limit yourself to a plain (or even better white) shirt, while the corporate environment, even requiring constant wearing of a business suit , quite allows shirts with a pattern.
Design on shirts acceptable in business style should be small
Of course, not every shirt is suitable for a strictly image in the office, prints in this case are limited to classic small patterns: a thin strip and a cage, micro-ornaments 'rhombus', 'houndstooth', etc. In such a product, more than two colors should not be combined, and both of them should be muted. A suitable option is a white base with a light gray or blue pattern, small prints a couple of tones darker than fabric also look good, for example, a blue pattern on blue or lilac on light lilac.
When combining printed shirts with a jacket and tie, there are a few rules to keep in mind. Firstly, there should be no more than two patterns in a set: for example, you can combine a shirt with a pinstripe and a tie in 'cucumbers', but in this case the jacket should be monochromatic. In case of doubt, limit yourself to one pattern – on the shirt, choosing the most neutral jacket and tie.
Looks good when there is a common color in the shirt and tie pattern
Another rule highlighted by stylists is this: prints on a shirt and tie should be of different shapes and sizes. For example, if you are wearing a shirt with a small strip, then the tie should either have a large strip or a completely different pattern. Drawings of the same style and size can blend together to create an optically messy and unpleasant look.
Here are some more examples for working with printed shirts:
Striped shirts
The strip is the most popular design for men's shirts. It helps to visually stretch the silhouette, so it is often especially suitable for short guys. For too thin men it is better to refuse it, it makes sense for them to experiment with a cage and other bright prints.
Shirts with contrasting stripes are a good solution for smart casual style
It is believed that for a stylish look, it is better to choose shirts on which the width of the stripes does not exceed 1 cm.The colors can be different: restrained models in white-gray-blue tones are suitable for a business style of clothing, while shirts with dark and bright stripes, as well as those that combine more than three colors are business casual or casual.
When creating a set with such a shirt, it is better to avoid striped jackets: the patterns can merge and create the impression of general untidiness. Plain jackets, including sports jackets, as well as tweed jackets will look good. Confident fashionistas can also pay attention to plaid jackets. Plus, a striped shirt is a great way to liven up a plain knit jumper or sweater.
Let's look at some examples of combinations with a striped shirt:
Checkered shirts
The checkerboard is another popular pattern in which its subspecies stand out. Micro-check shirts can be worn with a business suit, models with a larger, but restrained pattern can be worn with smart casual clothes, and now popular flannel models in a large check can be worn exclusively in everyday looks.
Plaid shirts work well with denim and leather jackets
Chunky check shirts can be paired with a variety of casual outfits, but jeans look best.
A checkered shirt can be of any color: blue, green, gray, etc., it is only important that the colors of the pattern look harmoniously with each other.
Several combination options:
Floral shirts
Shirts with floral patterns, that is, with stylized flowers, plants, etc., have long held their positions in the list of fashion trends. Many men are afraid of such patterns, but in fact they often look very stylish, it is only important to balance the 'frivolous' pattern with a masculine cut of other garments.
A suitable option for city life – stylized drawing, restrained colors
Shirts with small stylized flowers can be worn with a blazer (but not a business suit!), As well as a denim or leather jacket. For the bottom, jeans or chinos, the color of which matches one of the tones on the print, works well.
Models with large flowers and fancy prints (including the recognizable Hawaiian shirts) belong to the summer, rather vacation wardrobe. You can wear them with jeans, shorts, linen pants. It is better to choose a solid bottom for such a bright shirt.
Shirts with unusual prints
For those who want to stand out, create an unusual look for every day or for some event, designers regularly come up with new prints. It can be images of animals or superheroes, inscriptions, graphic and psychedelic patterns, sketches, skulls and so on, there is no limit to imagination.
A shirt with an unusual pattern is a great alternative to a solid color for any creative look
If you want to buy some spectacular shirt, approach your choice using common sense: it is better if it does not have more than 4 contrasting colors, and the drawing should not create any strange optical illusions on your figure.
Shirts with unusual prints are a youth style. This introduces its own limitations, but not so much by age as by the places where you can go to them. You should not wear a shirt with an overly 'talking' pattern to work, interviews and any other situations where a formal or simply solid look is expected. But you will look great in a club, on a walk, on a trip, at a concert or some themed event, etc.
It is best to wear such models with jeans and sports shoes, with elements of classic style, you should be careful.
Where to buy a shirt with a pattern
The set of places in which you can choose a shirt with a pattern directly depends on what kind of product you are looking for and where you plan to wear it. If you want to freshen up your work wardrobe a little, check out the shirt shops and business brands like Henderson, Kanzler, Burton Menswear London, Zara, Hugo Boss, etc. As a rule, wherever there is a large selection of classic plain shirts, there are more original options with a restrained pattern.
Checkered, colored and other casual shirts are best found in casual and youth clothing brands. There are a lot of such stores, the choice depends on the style and price category. Examples of affordable fashion include Colin’s, Oodji, United Colors of Benetton, Sisley, Gap; a shirt at Tom Tailor, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani Exchange, Guess Jeans, Marc O'Polo, Napapijri, Gant will cost a little more; premium printed shirts are worth looking at Iceberg, Emporio Armani, Trussardi Jeans, Michael Kors, etc.
Here are some examples of graphic shirts from the current season's collections that you can find in stores this spring:
Only & Sons Shirt
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Armani Exchange Shirt
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Shirt Desigual
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S.Oliver shirt
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Shirt by Tommy Hilfiger
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Shirt by Michael Kors
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Shirt by Tommy Jeans
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Lee shirt
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Conclusion
A white or light blue shirt is a tried and tested classic, but sometimes you want to wear something brighter and more unusual. In this case, it makes sense to pay attention to a shirt with a pattern: the huge variety of such models will definitely allow you to choose the one that suits your style and lifestyle.
