Work shirts

Have you just been hired for a new position? Or maybe you're just tired of wearing the same shirt to work? Whatever your motivation, rest assured that choosing the right work shirt is not as complicated as you might think. Here are some tips for choosing and wearing your work shirt.

What is a quality business shirt?

The choice of workwear is important for well-being at work. To know if a work shirt is of quality, three points must be considered: the fabric, the buttons and the seam.

When it comes to fabric, good quality men's work shirts will be slightly thicker and softer to the touch. The biggest mistake is choosing a shirt with a high percentage of synthetic material. Make the right choice and opt for a shirt with at least 80% cotton or linen.

For buttons, since most shirts have plastic buttons, it is more difficult to judge a model based on this criterion. Moreover, it is possible that a major brand chooses this material for purely aesthetic reasons. In any case, a work shirt with buttons made of natural material such as wood, mother-of-pearl or even bamboo is to be preferred.

And in terms of the seam, if it seems to be loose, your work shirt is likely to wear out quickly. Thus, a shirt made to last will have a seam with more stitches. To put it simply, prefer shirts with 8 stitches or more per centimeter. Also remember to check if the work shirt has a special seam in the back. This will allow you to enjoy great freedom of movement, an essential element in the professional world.

Which color should you choose for your men's work shirt?

Pastel colors, for example, tend to lighten the complexion. Yellow is also to be banned, and as for red and green, you must be careful and ensure that these colors do not clash with the rest of your work clothes.

Thus, in order not to make a mistake in your choice, it is always preferable to opt for classic colors, solid colors. So you can very well choose the timeless white, the black, the blue. These base colors are great for contouring other patterns and colors. There are also plaid shirts

What about the sleeves and collar of the shirt: long or short

Are you hesitating between a long-sleeved shirt and a short-sleeved work shirt? To help you decide quickly, know that a long-sleeved shirt is the most suitable in the context of a company. Its practicality and elegant style make it an ideal work shirt. Short-sleeved shirts, on the other hand, are less formal and are more reserved for those who wish to have a casual look. Admittedly, these models are the most widespread and are practical in summer, but you can always roll up the sleeves of your shirt when it is too hot.

When it comes to shirt collars, the rules are not so strict. Here you choose the style you like based on your face shape. The point collar which is the most common style is best suited to a wide face. The wide collar or Windsor collar which reveals more the top of the shirt or tie is best suited to those with a thin face and a thin neck. And finally there is the buttoned collar which attaches the corners of the collar to the shirt.

If you must wear a T-shirt under your work shirt, also pay attention particular to its type of collar. So, if you wear a tie, you can opt for a round neck. If you want to leave the first buttons of your shirt open, opt for a V-neck.

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