Check out these points to remember when trying on a new shirt.

COLLAR

Collars in men’s shirts are divided into five popular types which are in turn classified as formal, informal and intended for particular outfits. Below is a list of the most common collar types.

• CLASSIC (KENT)  – Excellent with a tie or bow tie but will do just fine without them as well. Suitable for most day and evening suits.
• WING TIP – Looks superb with a bow tie. Wearing a suit with this collar is considered a mistake. However, it goes perfectly with a tailcoat or tuxedo.
• BUTTON-DOWN – A universal collar, fantastic for everyday wear. Owing to the buttons a tie is not required – but absolutely allowed in a casual outfit.
• CUTAWAY – If you want to show off your tie, this collar is for you. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations because it looks great without a tie as well.
• SEMI-SPREAD – A particularly elegant yet universal combination of a classic Kent collar with a cutaway collar. It goes perfectly with almost every tie but looks excellent without one, too.

Our tip: regardless of the chosen collar type, you should be able to fit one or two fingers between the buttoned collar and your neck. This will let you avoid skin chafes while wearing your new shirt.

FABRIC

The shirt is a heavily used garment, worn even a dozen or more hours each day. Therefore, you should pay special attention to the fabric it is made of. The right choice will let you not only look elegant, but also feel fully comfortable.

All fabrics of natural origin are recommended, with cotton as the definite leader. Such a shirt will make you feel great because it is sufficiently delicate to the skin and lets it breathe. At the same time, cotton is exceptionally resistant to stretching and mechanical damage, maintaining its shape even after many washing cycles.

LENGTH

A tucked-in shirt should not come untucked – make sure it stays in place by leaning forward or sitting down. However, if you do want to wear your shirt untucked, its hem should be on the same level as the bottom end of the fly. Another important aspect is sleeve length: the shirt sleeve should reach the waist and, with a jacket on, stick out of its sleeve by approximately 1 cm.