Yes, stripes and checks are timeless and ageless. Still awake? The missing word here is ‘fun’. Which in the most genuine, non estate agent tone, I can guarantee a printed shirt will bring. Not because it can only mean you’re 7 hours into the barbeque you were just ‘popping in’ on. Notice how John from number 7 is wearing his gaudy Hawaiian shirt again? FYI, it’s from a closing down sale in Bolton, not Honolulu. But because we reckon a patterned shirt can add interest to any wardrobe, working for all occasions.
Below we share how.
Let’s begin with our preferred prints.
Evergreen
Painterly plants or florals offer a more sartorial stance on the
Hawaiian classic.
The Geometric
Subtle Florals
The Loud, Repetitive Types
The Understated
Lowkey, micro prints in low contrasts; best for formal workwear
Now, how to wear them…
If you work in a very smart office where they have dishwashers and ambient lighting in the toilets:
If you’re in a formal suit, you must stick to a formal shirt. Unsure what shirts of yours are business worthy? Look for those without button down collars, have tailored cuts (if you’re in a slim fit suit, you need a slim fit shirt to avoid bunching) and smarter, structured fabrics.
Complimentary tones and micro prints work really well to add interest to your same suit looks, without shouting about it. Stick to tiny geometrics, polkas and subtle floras and go for a plain or knitted tie in one of the colours noted in the pattern.
Mango are on one at them moment with both smart and casual print options. Next and ASOS do this really well too, as does Paul Smith and Etro. You may however find your luck increases with shorter sleeve options, just remember they must have a smart collar and keep your jacket on until you put in some overtime at the pub.
If you work somewhere with a ‘smart casual’ dresscode:
Perhaps you’re going for cotton suits, with t-shirts and plain, minimal trainers. As summer winds down, layer an unbuttoned, painterly plant patterned shirt over the tee and under the blazer for warmth and contrast. You can very much get away with larger prints in this environment.
If you work somewhere where they literally don’t care what you wear:
Lucky you! Shame they had to enforce the mandatory ‘clothed at all times’ rule in after Steve from accounts Christmas party ‘display’. If casual comfort is your thing but you’re afraid you still look like your student self, perhaps try the oversized, talented Mr Ripley style shirt with well cut bottoms.
Just avoid pairing a) a smart business shirt with casual trousers and b) cargo shorts. They’re having a comeback, in a shorter, sharper cuts, but you’ll hit official dad material when pairing the two together.
Colour pairings:
Truthfully, because we recommend muted hues, you can wear a printed shirt all year round. Here’s our favourite pairings.
With denim: Oversized cuts, or open over a plain tee in painterly evergreen patterns or large, retro chevron
With wool trousers: We’re feeling the head-to-toe tonals. In Navy wool trousers? Go for a navy shirt with contrast colours like browns, creams and oranges. In black? Keep it monochrome with varying shades of blacks, greys and off whites.
On Holiday:
Bright swim shorts and matching floral shirts can look a little full-time-stag-do. Choose a stand out short or shirt and opt for a neutral counterpart.
Finally, unless you are a Dad and Oakley, rubber sports sunglasses are your religion, opt for slim metal or tortoiseshell frames instead.
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