THE WINTER CHECKED SHIRT
Complete guide to a CHECK SHIRT!
AS temperatures begin to drop, we know you’re looking to keep your wardrobe up-to-date with wardrobe classics that transcend trend aesthetics.
The checked shirt is the workplace fashion dud on the check list for your summer/ winter cues and is a very versatile item. It’s an item that is equally at home with a casual pair of jeans or as it is a smarter chino, bridging the gap of that tricky casual into smart vibe that men increasingly have to navigate when the rules are no longer clear cut.
The checked shirt is more than a “trend to have” but a timeless and classic perennial for any formal or casual wardrobe, any season. If it’s your first foray into pattern, then start with a casual take on a checked shirt or blazer and keep it simple. By its very nature, checks carry an air of formality, especially if they’re weaved in contrasting colours. For a casual style, keep the check tonal and in a smaller scale – the gun check offers a great sporting take on this notion.
Another thing to remember when you’re wearing checks: dress for your body type. Larger checks will make you look broader – a useful ally for tall, slim guys – while micro checks can be useful for those with a slighter stature. For all its timelessness, a check shirt is a point of difference, a break from the norm and could be just what you need to spice up both your formal and casual dress this winter.
Moreover, Checks are a great foil to a plain suit! Why you should try it? Checks have a good habit of making you look refined by default and it’s a shortcut to a refined style! Add an overcoat for a styling impact!