Stripes: vertical, horizontal, thin, wide? how to choose?

The striped shirt, or even elegance…. timeless, modern, it adapts to all situations. Just like her cousin the plain shirt, but with an extra note of distinction. In this article, find out what kind of stripes to choose and learn how to match them to your outfit.

1. What type of stripes should be used?

First of all, a very important thing: a shirt with vertical stripes lengthens the figure and thins a profile. Exit the horizontal stripes that will have the opposite tendency to expand your body, which is absolutely not flattering especially if you have a few pounds to lose. Opt for a slender silhouette.

Exit the shirt with horizontal stripes man

A slender silhouette with a men’s vertical striped shirt

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In a second step, know that a man’s shirt with fine stripes or ultra fine will have much more allure than a shirt with wide stripes, rather reserved for fashion designers. Also, it turns out that the finer the stripe, the more likely it will be to refine your figure… 

The men’s shirt with extra-wide stripes is reserved for podiums

Regarding the fabric of the shirt, we advise you to opt for a poplin in a formal setting, at the office or at a social event. Conversely, if you wear your striped shirt in a more relaxed setting, choose an oxford fabric in winter or chambray in summer. 

Oxford

Chambray

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Japanese poplin very light, ideal for spring or summer 

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2. Match a striped shirt to your outfit

Nothing is easier, the fine stripes, as discreet as they are, are very easy to combine with all types of outfits and marry with all patterns.

If you want to make sure you’re not guilty, wear a white blue striped shirt with a dark grey or navy blue suit, and brown leather shoes. A plain tie, in the same tones as the shirt will be ideal. Why not a silk knit tie that will bring a sought-after and ideal spirit with the autumn-winter season. You can also wear your choice on other stripe colors that will fit just as well to a dark suit.

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In a more casual spirit, wear your men’s striped shirt on jeans or chinos that are neutral, navy blue or beige, or in shirt tones if they remain neutral (blue, green). 

If you are a bold man, don’t hesitate to bring other discreet motifs into the accessories, the jacket… without doing too much either. No more than two patterns in total, three at the most! And especially no total look in stripes! Keep a harmony of colors to get a pleasant set to the eye. 

A beautiful set of stripes and tiles

Three beautiful striped shirt combinations, tie and patterned pouch

Be careful, however, that the colours are overloaded. The vichy tile pattern is not associated at all with the striped shirt.

No total look in stripes

Finally, have fun! Make up your wardrobe with easy-to-wear, striped shirts that you can wear on any occasion, including all shades of blue, from sky blue to dark blue. Then add more original striped shirts, such as orange, purple, khaki or pink. Think you can never go wrong, a shirt with fine stripes is in itself a no-fault shirt. For these more daring colors, match them with a neutral outfit that will highlight the tone of the shirt.