The 5 Shirt Patterns Every Man Should Own
A great shirt rotation makes getting dressed easier. Whether it is for work, weekends, dinners or smart casual events, the right shirts should pair easily with suits, chinos, jeans, shorts and casual trousers.
For the Australian gentleman, the key is keeping things classic, versatile and easy to wear. Here are five men’s shirt styles worth owning.
1. The Plain White Non Iron Shirt
Clean, crisp and endlessly useful, a plain white non iron shirt works with almost everything. Wear it with a navy suit for work, under a blazer for dinner, or open at the collar with chinos on the weekend.
2. The Plain Blue Non Iron Shirt
A light blue shirt is a weekday workhorse. It feels softer than white but still looks polished, pairing easily with navy, grey, beige and olive. It is one of the easiest business shirts to wear on repeat.
3. The Bengal Stripe Shirt
The Bengal stripe adds pattern without feeling too bold. Usually seen in blue and white, it works well with business tailoring but can also be worn open necked with tailored trousers for after work events or dinner.
4. The Striped Oxford Shirt
The striped oxford is the ultimate work to weekend shirt. Its textured cotton feel makes it more relaxed than a formal business shirt, so it looks at home with chinos, casual trousers, denim or shorts.
5. The Fine Check Or Micro Pattern Shirt
A fine check or subtle micro pattern gives your wardrobe a little personality while staying easy to wear. Stick to classic colours like blue, white, navy or grey for a shirt that works across smart casual and weekend looks.
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Build A Better Shirt Rotation
Start with these five timeless shirts and you will have a weekly rotation that covers business, smart casual and weekend dressing without overthinking it.
At InStitchu, every shirt is custom made to your measurements and design preferences, so you can choose the fabric, collar, cuff, buttons and details that suit your style. Your measurements are saved to your profile too, making future orders simple.