GIVE A SHIRT FOR MEN AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT

Whether it's for your father, your brother, your son or your man, it's never easy to find a gift idea for Christmas. Know that giving a man's shirt is always a good idea. Even if he already has many (too many) in his closet, they come back quickly in his daily life and get damaged with time. And he will always be happy to bring a little novelty and freshness to his outfits. Especially in a world where style and renewal have become requirements. 

We offer a small guide to choose the right shirt. The one that will unerringly please your man and that he will hasten to wear as soon as it is unpacked.

1. Who do you offer this shirt to?

First thing: remember that this gift is not for you. Men tend to think that their taste is universal. To be sure to please, be interested in the style of the person you want to spoil, but also in his age, his professional or student situation and finally his lifestyle. We will not offer the same shirt to a man depending on whether he is retired, living in the country, or working in the City or in a sports club.

For a man who loves the countryside and weekends in the fresh air

He needs a warm flannel or velvet shirt for winter. And a linen shirt for summer. Nothing more comfortable and more adapted to his daily life. 

• The flannel shirt

Its relatively thick and very soft texture keeps the body warm and prevents the cold from passing through, while avoiding wearing too many different layers.

It is also very soft and wrinkle-free, with a naturally clean fall. A robust fabric with thermoregulatory properties. 

It is available in plain colors as well as large checks: tartan for a casual look, plain and small checks: tattersall or Vichy type for a more elegant and sophisticated style.

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/192-tartan-flannel-shirt.html 

• The velvet shirt

Practical and pleasant to wear, warm and very comfortable, it will quickly become a must-have in your wardrobe. Strong and breathable, it is also durable and softens with time. Its tight weave makes it a bulwark against cold and humidity, and its fluffy side captures heat. 

Style: Its sides give it character, it has a more sophisticated and elegant spirit than the flannel shirt.

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/210-green-velvet-shirt.html 

• The linen shirt

Linen has many qualities that make it a real asset during the warm seasons:

- it is 100% natural

- it absorbs moisture very quickly and dries very quickly. This makes it very pleasant to wear in summer when it is especially hot and perspiration is showing its nose

- it is ecological: its culture does not require much irrigation, rainwater is enough. It also requires very few pesticides.

- it is recyclable and biodegradable

- it is thermoregulatory and insulating: thanks to its hollow fiber, it creates a layer of insulating air that makes a natural thermal barrier between the interior and the exterior. It keeps the freshness and absorbs the humidity. Thanks to this thermoregulatory power, it also wears very well in winter by keeping the body warm when it gets cold.

- it is anti-allergic: thanks to its thermoregulatory and insulating qualities, it prevents the skin from becoming irritated by its contact

- it is flexible, durable and resistant, it does not fluff or deform

- its softness increases with time

- it can be washed very easily at 30°.

It is a timeless and essential item for men's wardrobes. Quality, comfort, lightness, freshness, colors, everything is there.

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/197-grey-linen-shirt.html 

For a city man who likes to go out and see the beautiful world

What counts: the fabric. Choose a herringbone, twill or dobby, quality textured fabrics that bring style and elegance.

• The herringbone shirt 

The herringbone shirt is soft, silky and easy to iron. Its zig-zag pattern gives it a worked and elegant style. It is easily worn in a formal way and combines perfectly with a suit and a tie. It can also be combined with a more casual look with jeans and a pair of sneakers.

• The twill shirt

Twill is a thick, soft and easy to care for fabric. A twill shirt will be easier to wear in winter because of its resistant, warm and soft texture. It is an essential part of the men's wardrobe. Low wrinkle, it adapts to all situations: formal with a suit and a tie for a business outfit, casual with a wool sweater, jeans and leather boots.

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/97-white-twill-shirt-albini.html 

• The dobby shirt

With its micro-patterns that give it relief and subtlety, the dobby shirt lends itself to elegant occasions: it is perfect for a formal evening with a tuxedo and bow tie, or on a business suit with a dark suit and silk tie.

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/169-white-twill-shirt-albini.html 

For a casual man who likes to be comfortable in his shirts

For him, formal shirts are not part of his daily routine, or he longs for casual shirts for the weekend. Take a look through his wardrobe to see if he already has plenty of men's shirts for spring and summer or for winter. If you spot a gap in the winter section, get him a warm flannel or velvet shirt. He won't find anything more comfortable. For summer, choose a linen or oxford shirt. If it's linen, it can be a mao collar for a modern and elegant look. In any case, these shirts are worn with pants for a casual style.

• Linen shirt with mao collar

 https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/229-white-shirt-supima-cotton.html 

• Oxford Shirt

The oxford shirt adapts to all seasons because of its thick weave. It is worn in a rather casual way with its raw and matt aspect. It is available in multiple colors. Resistant, easy to care for, breathable, soft, it is the casual shirt par excellence.

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/181-dark-blue-oxford-shirt.html 

For a man who works a lot and goes to formal meetings

A sober shirt will be appropriate. Even if his wardrobe is already well stocked with them, he will be happy to add something new and will think of you when he wears it at the office. So, choose a formal shirt, but with a little extra touch for the gift: blue or pink, with stripes or in a nice fabric like herringbone, twill or dobby which are more worked materials, to bring more elegance.

• Pink dobby shirt

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/106-pink-dobby-shirt.html 

• Blue striped poplin shirt

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/123-blue-poplin-striped-shirt.html 

• Poplin shirt with red stripes

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/shirts/188-red-striped-shirt.html 

2. Which color to choose?

This question is very important because the main objective of your gift is that it enhances her man. So study his morphology and his complexion.

For a light skinned man, choose a neutral colored shirt so that the attention is fixed on his eyes. Light blue or pink shirts, with or without stripes, will suit him perfectly. No colors too dark or white that would contrast too much with his complexion.

For a man with dark hair, light eyes and a pale complexion, opt for more contrasting colors, like those on his face. For example, a white shirt with dark red stripes.

For a red-haired man with light skin, warm colors are recommended, such as orange, dark blue, green, purple, burgundy stripes.

Here the tie wears a strong color.

For a brown man with dark skin, we stay on strong colors like red or dark blue stripes. A pale color would risk giving an impression of lividity.

Here we observe the contrast of the suit, the shirt and the tie.

For a man with a light complexion and silver-gray hair, blue and gray will match his hair color very well.

3. Which size to choose?

That's the tough question. Ask around the friends and family of the man you want to spoil, get into his wardrobe, and if you can't get the information, know that all brands offer free exchanges. Also check the size guide on the website of the brand you are looking for, you will always find useful tips. At Première Manche, know that shirts have standard sizes, no risk of too short or too long sleeves. 

4. The gift card

This is the 100% safe option. You are sure not to make a mistake in the color, the pattern or the size. And your man will always find something he likes within the entire collection of a brand.

5. For a great gift or a change from the shirt

You can also decide to make a very nice gift by giving your man a tie that matches the shirt you have chosen. A blue tie, a grey tie or a khaki green tie that will easily match any shirt color. In wool and cashmere or silk knit, it will be perfect for winter and brings a modern touch.

• Grey wool and cashmere tie

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/cravates/161-barry-tie-grey-herringbone.html 

• Cravate en tricot de soie

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/cravates/163-austen-tie-blue-silk.html 

• Cravate en laine et cachemire vert kaki

https://www.premieremanche.com/en/home/166-austen-tie-knit-grey.html 

You can also choose to give a tie instead of a shirt. Choose a color that he doesn't have in his collection yet. This is always a useful gift, because outside the office there are a thousand elegant occasions for which a tie is appropriate. 

In conclusion, remember that your gift must be adapted to its recipient. It is always safer to buy a classic shirt, without too much extravagance. Moreover, choose a quality shirt, which will reflect in the eyes of the person you spoil the importance you give him. The man shirt has indeed a very important role, because it embodies the personality and elegance of the man who wears it.