The Dress Shirt

Guys, it's time to step up your game with dress shirts. Get rid of that neon green shirt that resembles a night gown more than a proper dress shirt. Your newly fitted suit will thank you.

It doesn't matter if you only own one suit. If you have a nice assortment of dress shirts you can mix and match until you have your co-workers believing you own ten different suits. I know it sounds simple, but there are a few rules. 

First, get measured. Just like a suit you want your dress shirt to fit you properly. Simply get a measuring tape and follow the diagram below.

Second, check the collar. Depending on how wide or slim your tie is will determine the width of the collar. As a general rule if your tie is slim, go with the small collar. If your tie is standard width, choose the spread collar. 

Side note: Avoid collars like the top middle or bottom left. Those haven't been in style since the 80's. It's just not a good look. Choose the one that best fits your frame and style preference.

Thirdly, make sure it's fitted. Nothing says "I don't care" like an ill-fitted shirt. You want the shirt to hug your frame but not so tight that you can't be mobile or comfortable in it. When you remove your suit jacket you shouldn't have your sleeve bunching up at the wrist or billowing out of your waist line. It should fit snug without being too tight (that's not a good look either). Here are a few examples:

Lastly, don't be afraid to get creative with it. If your a "solids" kind of guy, try some patterned shirts. Or vice versa. Just have fun with it. If you're really brave you will try some of these combinations:

I'll leave you with that. Now go get yourself a new dress shirt and as always, stay classy.