Men's shirts in a cage: what are they and what to combine with?

Checkered shirts have long and firmly entered the wardrobe of modern men, becoming one of the basic elements for creating business, club and sports sets. A checkered shirt can be worn for both a classic look and a layered modern look.

Let us dwell in more detail on the features of a checkered shirt, its varieties and ways of combining it with other elements of clothing.

During excavations in Egypt, a mummy was found, dressed in a checkered cloth. Fashion historians claim that the cage was popular in Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece - local aristocrats wore a plaid toga, and a little later they even sewed a Japanese kimono from such an original material.

Fashion historians claim that the checkered shirt has become firmly established in the 19th century in the Wild West. In those days, cowboys wore plaid shirts as comfortable and practical everyday wear. This fashion came to the taste of American men and quickly began to gain popularity, and over time it penetrated into the countries of the Old World. In the middle of the last century, the cage was actively worn by supporters of the hippie movement, and after them - performers of country songs.

It is safe to say that these comfortable, practical and showy shirts have gained popularity all over the world. The cage is considered universal and is suitable for almost all men without exception, regardless of their age, body size and social status. She easily and naturally fits into both the everyday look and the festive style. The most important thing - choose a style, which will emphasize all the positive sides of the figure and hide its flaws.

The checkered fabric from which shirts are created can have a variety of shades, different styles, they are sewn from different fabrics, while the use of one or another design solution can create a completely opposite effect.

Representatives of the stronger sex can choose clothes in a free-cut cage or a fitted model. Shirts are produced with long and short sleeves, they come with a hood, they can be summer and warmed for the cold season. Most often, the following styles are on sale.

• Slim fit shirt. This model provides for the ability to use a shirt as an independent element of clothing, most often it is worn outside.
• Loose model with a straight cut. This is a classic model with a collar. This style is usually tucked into pants; it is not recommended to wear it outside. It is best to combine this shirt with a jacket or cardigan.
• With a curly bottom. In this case, the back of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. Basically, it is meant to be tucked into pants, but in recent years it is often worn out.

One of the most popular materials for men's shirts is flannel. Men's flannel cage is an undoubted hit of recent years, a branded model. The advantages of clothes made from this material are obvious:

• such shirts can be tucked into trousers or worn outside;
• flannel is very warm and cozy, this material keeps warm well and creates a special aura of softness and tenderness;
• women note that a man in a plaid flannel shirt invariably looks sexy and has a liking for himself;
• flannel can be worn in any weather;
• the model can be worn as an independent item of clothing, or can be included in a multi-layer set.

Less common, but still can be found on sale plaid shirts from poplin. This material is a smooth cotton canvas. The special structure of the weave of the threads makes the fabric especially wear-resistant - the fabric perfectly tolerates washing and retains its original gloss for a long time.

Jacquard also used for sewing shirts. Due to the peculiarities of the manufacturing technology of the material, a 3D effect is created, therefore, you need to be careful with such shirts - their cage can look too pretentious, so it is advisable to avoid bright shades, giving preference to a more restrained color scheme.

Many brands make plaid shirts denim... Such a canvas is reminiscent of traditional classics. As a rule, shirts do not have breast pockets, and buttons are used instead of buttons.

The variety of checkered shirts is really great - on sale you can find shirts in small and large cages, shirts are sewn in one and many colors, chess models are popular.

There are several main types of checkered tissue.

• Madras - light cotton fabric, the cage is bright and asymmetrical. As a rule, this design is used for sewing summer shirts. Madras cells can be yellow, green, red or pink, and other different shades are allowed. This print was introduced into fashion by the British, who borrowed it from India.

• Gingham. This is a two-tone check print, most often white and blue or white and red. However, there are also combinations of white with green, white with black, white with orange and other options involving white. The print, in turn, is subdivided into:
  • microcell - such patterns are used for tailoring classic shirts;
  • standard - looks most harmonious on classic shirts, as well as on casual-style models;
  • large - ideal for making clothes in urban style.

• Tartan. This print is better known as the plaid, it is a rather large pattern and is usually used for sewing long-sleeve farm shirts. The shade range includes muted dark shades combined with red colors.

• Black watch. This is one of the varieties of tartan cells, which is formed by the intersection of blue, green and black stripes of different widths.

• Burberry. This pattern is made in light colors and is also considered one of the varieties of tartans.

• Tattersall. This print looks like a colored check on a white, light gray or beige background. Formed by the intersection of thin lines of two different shades. The pattern is considered an unofficial classic of the English style, it goes well with tweed jackets.

• Glen. The pattern is formed through the intersection of a large number of thin stripes, which are arranged in groups and create the visual effect of intersecting large stripes. Typically, the male cage is common in blue and white, snow white blue and pink and white shades.

• Lumberjack's Cage. It is a large brown-red cell, less often it is performed in black-yellow or green-blue combination. The print is most often used for sewing checkered shirts made of flannel or thick cotton.

• "Window frame". One of the simplest large cells. It is formed by the intersection of monochrome lines on a black, light or in some kind of colored background.

Designers offer modern men a large number of different colors for plaid shirts. They can be divided into several groups.

• Two-tone. Such models are sewn in a classic design.
• Multicolor. Used to create casual and informal items using three or more shades. Most often, combinations of red, white, black, as well as blue, green, brown and purple colors are used. Such models look casual and stylish.

Before choosing a stylish plaid men's shirt, you need to decide where you plan to wear it. Maybe you are looking for clothes for workdays or formal events, or maybe you need the usual comfortable urban casual or you are going to use the cage to create a youth club look. This factor will be fundamental when choosing a particular model.

In the office, it is better to give preference to restrained colors and a cage of a classic pattern - the smaller the cage, the more monochromatic the shirt seems.

Please note that if you plan to wear a shirt with a jacket, it must be lengthened so that you can tuck it into your pants... This requirement is met by shirts of a classic cut and a slightly fitted model.

If office circumstances are not a limitation for you, then choosing a shirt will be even easier and more enjoyable. You just need to choose a comfortable model of any color you like.

We offer you several styles in which it is permissible to wear plaid shirts.

When combining a checkered shirt with traditional twos or threes, stylists advise to give preference models of muted calm shades. The cage here can be small or medium. Standard whites and darks would be appropriate in such a set, although milky, blue and beige shades would also be very appropriate for the office. Such shirts are usually complemented with classic trousers and a cardigan or jacket.

Urban style is hard to imagine without a plaid shirt. Casual assumes the obligatory presence of medium or large cells in a man's wardrobe. Preference should be given blue, red, brown and green models. Such shirts are usually combined with plain trousers and semi-sports jackets. Tandem with jeans and chinos is allowed. To complete an elegant look, you can tie a scarf or wear a bow tie.

In such a fashionable bow, it is better to use a shirt as a decorative element - it is not worn, but simply tied over the hips on top of leather trousers. The biker jacket or sweatshirt will complement the bow. Usually, in a rocker look, they use a large Scottish cage.

Young men in a plaid shirt at a party look invariably stylish. The image is created using a blazer or jacket and trousers.

For lovers of military style, it makes sense to opt for shirts in olive tones or khaki. A plaid shirt is usually worn on a white or light gray T-shirt, all this is complemented by cargo pants or breeches. Boots or sneakers will be appropriate on the feet.

Plaid shirts have long become an integral part of a stylish male image, which is why many show business and movie stars prefer this particular style.