Men’s Dress Shirt Fashion Tips
There is a difference between a sport shirt and a dress shirt for men. Just because it may look like a dress shirt does not mean that it is, a sport shirt will be more loosely fitted. Sport shirts can be long sleeved or short sleeved and have become increasingly popular because they can be worn with blazers, jeans, or under a v-neck sweater however they should not be treated as a proper dress shirt. A proper dress shirt is going to be more tailored and will be meant to be worn with a tie under a suit. Mens dress shirts also tend to be more expensive because the construction of them is more detailed and they are made of higher quality cottons. Here are some quick tips on how your dress shirt should fit:
- Around the neck of the shirt it should be snug but you should still be able to fit two fingers inside.
- The sleeve length should be about one inch above your wrist bone and this will allow about a quarter inch of the dress shirt to be seen from the sleeve of your suit.
- Make sure the shirt does not pull uncomfortably across your chest.
- Bend your arm and make sure that the sleeves are long enough so that they do not ride up your wrist when you move your arm.
Another thing to consider when choosing your dress shirt is the fact that most will shrink when washed so select a size that allows you a little room now for a good fit later.