A white shirt works with everything and provides a flexible, staple item in any discerning wardrobe. It’s the great multitasker
"It can take you from a black-tie occasion to loafing about at the weekend," says Simon Maloney, head of production at high-end shirt makers Thomas Pink
But by sticking to some tried and tested ‘rules’ will ensure you get maximum longevity, matched to the right outfits and staying looking sharp for longer
For a traditional, professional look try a boxy 'classic' cut; for a tall, muscular physique, a modern tailored variety works well.
The best colours to match your shirt with are navy, black, or any shade of grey
Avoid pale green or pale brown, which look stark and draining, especially against a pale complexion. Steer clear of the white-suit, white-tie, white-shoes combination. Makes you look like a tacky game show host or worse, Peter Andre
Always wash your shirt at 40 degrees with a white-specific detergent and forget tumble drying. This will lead to blistering and a degrading in the structure in the fibres in the shirt
Dry your shirt on a hanger and iron with a steam iron while still slightly damp
Shirt purists would never iron a crease into the sleeve. Leave it to settle naturally which will maintain the structure of the fibres.
The versatility of the white shirt goes a long way to the reasons for its long lasting appeal. The white shirt for business attire takes much of the headache of matching your tie colour with your shirt colour. But it also means you'll need to get your tie etiquette just so. Make your knot a half-windsor. The full-windsor is too formal, and the four-in-hand too casual
The same shirt melds easily into a relaxed weekend look – with jeans and a V-neck jumper with a white crew-neck T-shirt underneath
Learning to combine quality accessories with a white shirt further extends your look into different directions. Try combining a crisp, silouhette shaping shirt with a pair of Raybans and blue jeans for a relaxed but dynamic weekend look.
Consider, looking to combine some headgear with your white shirt and top the look of with a chunky Tag Heur sports watch
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