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List of must-have shirts for contempora­ry men

- Akshay Kaushal ■ akshay.kaushal@htlive.com

Dressing well is an art, and shirts in a man’s wardrobe are akin to colours in a painting. However, a lot of times, men find it confusing to pick the right shirt for the right occasion. The safe bets of shirts in black and white colours have always been there. But, it is time that modern men apprise themselves with the essential styles of shirts, so that they have option to choose from for all sorts of occasions. Take a look.

Crisp white cotton

White shirts never go out of style. The shirt should be in a style that’s simple and elegant, and can be worn with a jacket just as well as without it.

Pinstripe Perfection

A pinstripe shirt is a great work option, allowing for a classic, yet contempora­ry feel. Choose a muted shade; colour blue generally is your best pick. Pick a shirt with a contrast cuff and collar to up your fashion game.

Pastel linen

Pick a pastel shade in linen fabric which can work both for work and a casual occasion. Linen shirts also work well with a Nehru collar and curved hem for a more relaxed feel. Patterned pick A shirt with a pattern generally suggests an evening out. This is also your chance to play around with fabric; you can pick a fabric like silk if you want a little sheen in your look.

Classic checks: When taking your look from day to evening, checks are a great option as workwear as well as for a relaxed evening. Inputs by Sanjiv Shroff, head of a men’s fashion label, and Vikram Seth, stylist

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PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/MR.RUTHERFORD From checks and pinstripes to the classic white, some styles are essential for men
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PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/IAMGALLA
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