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6 musthave formal shirts for men to look their stylish best at work
The importance of choosing the right outfit for office or formal meetings can never be stressed enough. It elevates your image in the eyes of seniors and co-workers, and bolsters your own confidence. Opting for trending patterns and the right colour combinations that work well in summers can help you look not only chic and sharp, but help define an individual sense of style. Experts list the essential patterns for formal shirts that men must have, this summer
■ Contrast panel formal shirt: When picked in a subtle palette of grey, blue, or soft pink, these can be one versatile yet trending style. The minimal sharp lines on the cuffs, plackets, and collars give an edgy yet sophisticated look.
■ Pinstripe shirt: A classic
■ combination of white and blue in pinstripes is one of the smartest options for formal meetings. The pattern is timeless and makes for a rocking teaming up with black trousers and brogues.
■ Tiny dotted formal shirt: Dotted shirts in rich tones of navy blue, burgundy, maroon or bottle green is quite the trend among millennials. The tiny white dots are the perfect way to add fun to conservative workwear, and hence, make a distinctive style statement.
■ Printed shirts: Eccentric, abstract printed shirts are another quirky trend in men’s formal wear. Dynamic prints like leaf and floral, abstract, polka dots, and brick print patterns in cotton or satin are excellent choices.
■ Striped shirts: Striped shirts are the quintessential, good ol’ office dressing hack across age groups. They are a refreshing change from monotonous solid shirts, and are best worn in colours like bottle green, lavender, peach, or even in combinations. They can be paired with both trousers and denims.
■ Solid coloured shirts: It goes without saying that a classic white shirt is an essential in your wardrobe, irrespective of whether you are an office goer or not. Pair it with a collar and cuff to make a statement. It can also be worn along with a suit or a pair of trousers. Other solid, light shades such as light pink, blush red, lush green, pastel black, and sky blue also work well in a formal setting.