Stand-up collar shirts for men

A shirt is a basic item of a men's wardrobe, it is always relevant, but a men's shirt with a stand-up collar carries a special charm, style and elegance. This collar without folding corners, completely covering and fitting the neck (sometimes not completely, it all depends on the model), with rounded or pointed edges, is one of the main fashion trends of this season.

The name "mandarin" is associated with the demand for this type of collar for military uniforms in the Chinese Empire and North Korea due to the simplicity of sewing. In Europe, a stand-up collar is rather unusual, but this did not prevent the model from becoming a trend in the world of men's fashion, perfectly complementing and making any shirt stylish. Fashionable and elegant, the men's shirt with a mandarin collar adds its own special flavor to the image.

Now the modern market offers a huge assortment of shirts of all sizes, colors and price categories, manufacturers take into account the wishes of consumers and improve their goods every year. Any man has the opportunity to find himself a shirt with a stand-up collar to his taste: with long sleeves or short sleeves, with rivets or buttons, classic, fitted or loose, with or without pockets.

For some festive event or just a party, the men's stand-up collar white shirt - such a model looks especially stylish and beautiful (white color suits everyone, without exception). It will be good both for a walk around the city and at some kind of holiday or business meeting.

Long sleeve shirt more suitable for formal events or for work, if you want to diversify the gray everyday life. A shirt with a stand-up collar perfectly fits into the Casual style, it is distinguished by its convenience and ease, you can safely go to the beach, walk or party in it.

A shirt with a stand-up collar cannot be worn with a tie (only if with a narrow one), but it looks great with a bow tie and a tuxedo. Instead of a bow tie, you can use a hairpin-button, if required by the dress code. A formal suit, a shirt with a stand-up collar - and the perfect look for a festive evening is ready. And also a shirt with a mandarin collar will perfectly complement a jacket or vest - they will harmonize well with each other.

For a more informal pastime, it is ideal to combine a shirt with french jackets, breeches, jeans and shorts.

Light top - dark bottom, and vice versa, has not yet been canceled, and for a man this rule is quite appropriate. A shirt with a mandarin collar can be tucked in with a belt or worn outside, buttoned up with a top button or left unbuttoned. To complete the look, you need a variety of accessories, shoes and hats. Sneakers or sneakers are suitable for bright, colorful shirts. Shoes will look great with monotone pastel or dark shirt colors.

In turn, we must not forget about the compatibility of colors and the color type of a man - this is important for the harmony of the image. The length of the sleeve must also be taken into account: for shirts with a mandarin collar and short sleeves, jeans are more suitable than classic trousers, and for a shirt with a long sleeve, jeans from “denim” are also suitable, but for a business meeting it is better to give preference to classic trousers.

First you need to decide for what purpose you want to buy a shirt, and start from where and with whom you are going to spend time in it. You should not buy a classic shirt for a party with friends, as well as a loose-fitting shirt for some business meetings.

The advantage of a stand-up collar is its durability. - he does not hesitate. Currently, many manufacturers seal the collar with additional inserts of dublerin or non-woven fabric to maintain shape. In this case, the shirt will retain its novelty, neatness and will serve its owner for a very long time.

And also you need to pay attention to the fabric from which the shirt is sewn. It is worth giving preference to natural materials, not synthetics, the content of which should be at most 5%. Corduroy, flannel, denim or wool are perfect for the winter. For the summer, you need lighter breathable materials such as linen, cotton and rayon. But it must be borne in mind that natural fabrics wrinkle a lot.

The collar with vertical slits and rounded edges is once again a fashion trend this season. This type of collar was previously appreciated and was extremely common in creative circles. And also a new trend in men's fashion is a shirt with a high rigid "mao" collar with contrasting inserts on the inside of the stand.

Trending colors this season include dark brown, dark blue, ocher, caramel and graphite.

Now prints like cage, strip and goose foot, are more relevant than ever and will perfectly complement any image. For more daring and eccentric personalities, you can offer animals and flower motives, but everywhere you need to know when to stop and use such bright colors only as an accent.

Don't be afraid to wear accessories. Watches, scarves, belts, hats and baseball caps will also add color to the image, but accessories must be selected strictly for the occasion!