How to choose a shirt
1、 Look at the workmanship. The main focus of the workmanship is to check the stitching, craftsmanship, and clamping, and to check if the two open lines on the shirt pocket are consistent, and if there are any wrinkles on the upper sleeve. If it is a striped or grid lining material, it is necessary to check whether the stripes and grids in these two areas are aligned.
2、 Look at the texture and color. Durable shirts are usually made of natural materials, such as pure semi wool. The most stable colors are mostly navy blue or gray black, while others such as coffee and dark brown are not suitable for formal occasions.
Finding the right style means finding the brand that suits you. When buying a shirt, you must try it on, it must fit well and be very comfortable to wear, and move freely, which is the good lining material. When trying on, be sure to button all the buttons. After buttoning, there is still a fist sized space between the clothes and the body (near the stomach); Check if the shoulders fit well, and from the side, there is no unnatural bulge in the collar; Are there any uneven patterns resembling cat claws on the shoulders, sleeves, collar, and interior. Then lift and lower your arms, bend your elbows to see if there are any wrinkles or tightness. When trying on a shirt, it is best to do a stretching motion to check if the length of the upper garment and the size of the chest fit well, and then check if there are any unnatural wrinkles on the back, front shoulders, and sleeves.
When choosing a shirt, pay attention to six aspects: brand, texture, collar, cuffs, workmanship, and style.
The fit of a shirt directly affects the overall fit of the outfit, especially for some lightweight suits. If the shirt worn underneath is too loose, it is difficult to ensure a neat and snug fit. The shoulder line of a shirt should fall about 1-2 centimeters outside the shoulder bone. If it is too wide, it will create a lazy and lifeless visual feeling, while if it is too narrow, it will appear thin and not dignified enough. Because formal shirts are mainly made of fine spun pure cotton and pure wool products, there may be varying degrees of shrinkage after washing. Therefore, when choosing a shirt, it is important to consciously widen the shoulder line width slightly by 0.5 centimeters.
White and blue shirts have always been the mainstream colors for men when choosing shirts in terms of color. Blue gives a calm and steady feeling, while red gives a warm and generous feeling. A white striped or checkered shirt appears more relaxed and has a strong sense of business; Dark colored shirts and patterned shirts are generally not suitable for formal events and high-end business activities. They are only chosen in a relaxed and casual atmosphere or when attending parties; A shirt with a figure eight collar is more elegant, while one with a pointed collar is more delicate, but it depends on the popular collar style at that time; Short sleeved shirts are suitable for middle and lower class people to wear, while middle and upper class people should choose long sleeved shirts.
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