Here is a small buying guide to help you understand how to match a jacket and shirt in the right way.
Earl Chesterfield , an eighteenth-century English nobleman, argued that “How one dresses is a foolish concern, but it is also a very foolish thing for a man not to be well dressed.”
Choosing a suit is fundamental, it represents the image we give to the world of ourselves. Often, however, matching the various pieces together is more complicated than it seems. In particular, jacket and shirt are two somewhat difficult items, where class and elegance are needed to make the right choice. But no problem, being able to match them correctly, with a few tips is absolutely within everyone's reach.
How to match a jacket and shirt according to the occasion
The jacket and shirt combination is perfect for a multitude of occasions: from the look for going to the office to a formal event, or even for ceremonies. In the case, for example, of a wedding or any other formal event, it is better to avoid patterns and prefer solid-colored shirts, which highlight the beauty of the jacket worn. For the latter, choose dark colors, such as black or a deep midnight blue.
The perfect shirt to match on this occasion is white with an Italian, French or diplomatic collar. The latter, in particular, is perfect for a groom's suit. If you want something more particular and are tired of the classic white, go for a light blue, especially if you have chosen a blue jacket, or a nice powder color if you have a black jacket. To stand out rather, choose colored or patterned ties, which add a little pep to the entire outfit.
If, however, the occasion is less formal, a brown or its nuances are also fine for the jacket. Green light to pinstriped jackets combined with striped shirts. Remember that if you wear a striped shirt the jacket goes in a solid color and vice versa. For the work look, focus on items that are not too eccentric, better to go for basics that match everything and do not make you appear excessive and out of place. The perfect shirt is a cotton one, with a slim fit and a single or double button collar. Models with a triple collar or in stretch fabric are best left for informal occasions. The jacket should always be matched with the shirt.
Matching a dress to a shirt based on color
When buying a dress, it is essential to match the right shade of color, as far as the shirt is concerned. If the jacket is black, it is impossible to go wrong: go with a white shirt. For the office, however, you can indulge yourself with colors and patterns: stripes, polka dots, checks. If you are looking for a more casual and eccentric combination, you can match a double-breasted tailored jacket in linen for example, beige or red, combined with a plain or thinly striped shirt, perfect in light blue. Remember that blue is always considered an elegant and classic color. A gray jacket, on the other hand, goes well with white, light blue, pink or blue shirts. An underestimated, but very particular, color is light orange.
If you are a refined type, you could try a combination of a gray jacket and a burgundy shirt. This combination is perfect for important social events , you are guaranteed to make a great impression. The beige jacket, on the other hand, goes very well with a light solid color shirt, white is perfect. This is also suitable for informal occasions. Finally, if you have chosen a dove gray jacket, or another cold but soft color, opt for a shirt in pastel shades, for example a nice light purple. The most difficult combination of all is the one that involves a brown jacket. If it is a bright nuance, tending towards brick, the shirt should be white or beige. A warm and dark shade of brown, on the other hand, allows you to play with dove gray or burgundy.
If you like patterns, remember that one of the two pieces must be in a solid color. For the pinstriped jacket, the shirt must be in a single color. Instead, break it up with a tie.
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