How do you recognize a beautiful shirt for men? By its cut, of course. A shirt must absolutely be well-tailored to enhance your figure. By its fabric, too. A beautiful poplin or a nice linen will always have the best effect, unlike a low-end cotton.
But if these two criteria are decisive in making you a stylish man, other details also come into play. And you will indeed see that they are much more than just simple details. Because it is these little things that can make all the difference to your look and help you stand out from the crowd! So here are the 5 elements that will help you stand out thanks to your shirt!
1. Buttons: from the simplest to the most original
The elegance of a pretty mother-of-pearl button is incomparable. But when you choose to turn to a custom-made shirt for example, there is a very wide variety of buttons that can give a twist to your garment. Metal, wood or even fabric: the material is an excellent solution to give character to your shirt.
But know that it is also possible to accessorize your button. The brand Button Spirit has thus launched the Eclipse, a small jewel that clips directly onto the buttons of your shirt (or even onto classic cufflinks). Colorful, fun (in kiwi or ladybug for example!), arty or chic, this type of accessory can transform the most mundane of shirts into a highly-trendy piece.
2. Embroideries and Topstitching: The thread that changes everything
In the same way as buttons, choosing the thread used is an important step in the making of a made-to-measure shirt. While some may opt for a denim shirt with classic dark blue stitches, others will play a more contrasting card and opt for red or water-green top stitching!
In the same vein, it is often suggested that you embroider your initials on your shirt to make it even more unique. We advise against this type of embroidery on the chest (where the usual logo goes). However, the result is both chic and discreet when the letters appear on the collar or cuff.
3. Collars and cuffs: don’t forget the flip!
There are a multitude of collars for a shirt. Italian, English, Mao… it’s up to you to choose based on the look you want to display. In any case, you need to have a stiff collar.
To add a touch of originality, you can choose a model whose underside has a different color from the rest of the shirt. Thus, a beautiful white or blue shirt will take on a new dimension with a colorful inside collar, striped or Liberty pattern for example!
This also applies to cuffs. The cuff can bring the “extra something”, as can the shape. If you are hesitating between a buttoned cuff and a French cuff, we recommend the Neapolitan cuff, an elegant compromise between these two shapes. You will then have all the leisure to fine-tune your outfit with cufflinks… or not!
💡Essential reading : Collars and cuffs: do you know the different types of shirts for men?
4. Clutch and brooch: beware of the faux pas!
Lovers of the dandy look usually can’t do without a pocket square. Quite often, it is found in the blazer pocket, but it’s possible to also find it in your shirt pocket.
You can also hang a brooch (not a pin) on your chest or on your collar. A leaf or a flower for a chic romantic look, a flag or a badge for an army look or something much more original. But in this case, be careful not to make a fashion faux pas!
5. Tie or Bow Tie: Always Effective
We couldn’t write an article on ways to accessorize a shirt without mentioning a tie or bow tie. Silk or knit, plain or patterned, the choice once again depends on the image you wish to convey.
But beyond these “obvious choices”, two other solutions are available to you for breaking the codes: the tie pin for a “dressed to the nines” impeccable look (even if it seems austere) or the lavalliere for an outcome as chic as it is offbeat.
💡The other article to read : The 3 rules to know for choosing the perfect tie
