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Taking your work wardrobe from mundane to well-rounded isn’t hard, and it all starts with one simple piece: the dress shirt.
Having the right dress shirt is absolutely the key to any great outfit. No matter how dressed up or casual your look is, you’ll be wearing a shirt. Whether you’re wearing a full suit and tie or just a simple pair of pants, your shirt is equally important, as it is the staple piece.
Although a fresh white dress shirt is a must-have, it shouldn’t be the only choice in your closet.
If you’re revamping a boring wardrobe or just starting to build one with the basics, there are certain pieces you can’t do without. These are the six dress shirts every man needs to have in his arsenal.
Once you’re done getting all the must-have shirts, check out the seven ties every man should own.
This article was originally published on 9/11/2017
The white shirt
Charles Tyrwhitt
The white dress shirt is an absolute must because you simple can’t go wrong with it. Every man needs to have a clean white dress shirt ready to wear at all times.
- Calvin Klein Steel Slim Fit Performance Dress Shirt, $ 51.99 (originally $ 79.50)
- Topman Slim Fit Dress Shirt, $ 40
- Bonobos Slim Fit Stretch Dress Shirt, $ 128
- The Tie Bar Pinpoint Solid Non-Iron Shirt, $ 55
- Twillory Signature Print Shirt, $ 99 or 4 for $ 199 with code: “STOCKUP“
- Thomas Pink Arthur Plain Slim Fit Shirt, $ 185
- Ministry of Supply Aero Dress Shirt, $ 115
The blue shirt
Charles Tyrwhitt
Blue dress shirts provide a classic look, while adding some color. They go well with khakis, blue suits, and even brown suits.
- Calvin Klein Steel Slim Fit Performance Dress Shirt, $ 51.99 (Originally $ 79.50)
- Bonobos Slim Fit Stretch Dress Shirt, $ 128
- Nordstrom Smartcare Trim Fit Dress Shirt, $ 39.90 (originally $ 69.50)
- The Tie Bar Herringbone Non-Iron Shirt, $ 55
- Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Madison Fit Point Collar Dress Shirt, $ 92
- Twillory Prince of Wales Shirt, $ 99 or 4 for $ 199 with code: “STOCKUP“
- Thomas Pink Albert Plain Slim Fit Shirt, $ 130
The striped shirt
Charles Tyrwhitt
The striped shirt is a simple pattern that will actually make you look slimmer. Although you can buy striped shirts in a multitude of colors, simple color combinations make these shirts wearable with a lot of outfits.
- Charles Tyrwhitt Slim Fit Bengal Stripe Shirt, $ 35 (originally $ 100)
- Lauren Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Stripe Dress Shirt, $ 39.99 (originally $ 75)
- Bonobos Jetsetter Slim Fit Stripe Stretch Dress Shirt, $ 128
- Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Herringbone Alternating Stripe Shirt, $ 120
- Twillory Non-Iron Banker Stripe, $ 99 or 4 for $ 199 with code: “STOCKUP“
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