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Which shirt matches the gray jacket. Men's jacket for jeans: how to combine correctly

The men's shirt is one of the versatile pieces of clothing. Depending on the type of product, it can be worn in the office, for a gala event, for a walk with children and for a number of other occasions. It is very important to find exactly those elements of clothing that will harmoniously complement the shirt, creating a fashionable modern look.

How and what to wear: a shirt under a jacket

Very often a shirt is worn in combination with a jacket. If this is a classic shirt, then it will only match a classic suit. When the shirt is a looser (it is customary to say "sports") model, then there can be a lot of options for jackets. But there are rules that must always be followed:

  • the shirt should only be long-sleeved... Any men's jackets assume that the arm will be completely covered under the item. It is allowed that the cuffs protrude two to three centimeters. It is also acceptable if cufflinks are visible;
  • shirt must not have pockets... A pocket as such is a decorative part on a shirt; it is not assumed that you can put any things in it. A shirt under a jacket does not need jewelry;
  • the collars of the shirt and jacket must touch... If there is a large gap between the two gates, it will appear that the person is wearing clothes from someone else's shoulder.

Whichever shirt is worn under a jacket, it is very important that it is not very loose. Under outerwear, the fabric will wrinkle, curl and cause discomfort.

Shirt under a jacket: pants or jeans?

Wearing men's jackets under jeans is very fashionable and modern. The question of whether to choose jeans or trousers is a bit incorrect. You can choose both options - everything again depends on the type of shirt and the jacket itself. A classic-style shirt is worn only with a classic jacket and trousers, and in a freer style, it may well be worn under a stylish non-classic jacket and jeans.

Mid-range branded shirts and products: how to look good in any shirt?

There is a misconception that you can look gorgeous only in branded clothes. This is not entirely true. If there is an opportunity to spend from $ 70 to $ 100-150 and more, then you can afford an expensive brand. But not everyone can afford it. In the middle price category ($ 30-50), you can also buy a men's shirt of excellent quality. It should be made of natural fabric and fit in size - these two components directly affect how the product will look.

Synthetic shirts should be avoided, not only because they quickly lose their attractive appearance. Such things are uncomfortable and unhealthy. In winter, a shirt made of artificial fibers will not warm you, but in hot weather it will create a "steam cushion", which can worsen the condition of the skin and overall well-being.

How to iron a chemise correctly?

Even the most fashionable and expensive shirt will look bad if not ironed. To iron the product well, it does not need to be completely dried. A slightly damp cloth is easier to iron. It is recommended to use a steam iron or steamer, observing the temperature conditions indicated on the product label.

You need to start the process with small parts, then move on to larger ones. After the small parts, the back, front part, sleeves are ironed. In order for the result to take hold, at the last stage, you should once again return to the collar and cuffs. During ironing, iron should be run along the longitudinal thread, this will help to avoid stretching the fabric. In no case should you press the iron to the fabric, drive it in one place for a long time, or hold the device in one area. All these manipulations can ruin the product. You need to iron quickly, without any extra effort.

A properly selected, ironed, natural shirt will always look appropriate. Without such a thing, it is simply impossible to imagine a modern man's wardrobe.

Men's clothing is full of conventions. And the older the piece of clothing, the more rules and tricks accompany it. Today FURFUR will try to figure out another slippery question - is it possible to wear a tie without a jacket.

If you strictly follow the letter of classic men's fashion, then the answer is simple: you can't. A tie is more formal than a jacket, so there are situations when a jacket without a tie is quite appropriate, but if the situation requires a tie, then it certainly means a jacket. Of course, except for cases when the jacket had to be taken off - because of the heat or, say, the need to swim across a stormy river.

But, fortunately, not all of us have to strictly follow the classical canons. For those who are not constrained by an office dress code, a tie is no longer a repressive item and not a stranglehold that you want to throw off after the end of the working day, but an opportunity to diversify your wardrobe, add color, texture, panache to it.


But there are dangers here. Basically, of course, this is the danger of becoming like a consultant in a mobile phone salon, an archetypal American "nerd" or, worst of all, a Mormon missionary. For starters, the shirt you wear the tie with should fit well. What is not visible under a jacket or sweater becomes immediately apparent as soon as the shirt remains the only piece of clothing: wide sagging sleeves, a too wide hem sticking out from under a belt bag.

The tie itself should be casual enough. That is, a silvery shiny silk tie is not the best option to wear without a jacket. But a chambray, woolen, knitted silk, raw silk or other textured tie will be quite good. In this case, the tie should not be too wide. If only the upper part of the tie is usually visible from under the jacket, and the lowest and thickest part is hidden under the buttons, then without a jacket everything is in plain sight. However, herring ties can also look a little comical. As usual, you have to be careful with extremes.

It is better that the shirt with which you wear the tie was with long sleeves (they can be rolled up, after all), but the short sleeve will inevitably add "Mormonism".

All the "sins" of a tie become visible when it is worn without a jacket. This applies primarily to the length. According to the rules, the tip of the tie should be on the belt plate. In fact, it can be slightly shorter - the main thing is that it does not hang below the belt and that there are no more than a few centimeters between the belt and the end of the tie, otherwise it will seem that it is a tie with an elastic band.

And finally, so that the tie does not dangle, it is wise to press it down with a tie bar. There is also a more dashing option - to tuck a tie under the shirt between the second and third or third and fourth buttons, the so-called military tuck-in. This "military" way of wearing a tie looks very impressive - for example, Nick Wooster loves it very much - and at the same time saves the tie from an unexpected dip in the soup.

Our editor has studied the book “Dress code. Perfect wardrobe rules for men who care about how they look ”and compiled an uncompromising style guide.

Today we will tell you how to button up your jacket correctly, is a short-sleeved shirt so scary, as the magazines about men's fashion say (don't think that we condemn if you suddenly read such), what shoes should you wear a blazer with, and we will answer other questions that probably keep you awake at night.

Outerwear


  • You can now wear almost any outerwear with sports shoes and at the same time not catch the surprised looks of passers-by. The only exception, perhaps, is the trench coat. Wear it with boots - brogues, derby or oxfords.

    • Never wear a short jacket over a jacket, otherwise you risk looking like a guest of Pitti Uomo Fashion Week, who was transported by a magical hurricane from Rome to Chelyabinsk.

    A single-breasted coat should be treated in the same way as with a jacket, that is, do not button the bottom button. In a short double-breasted coat or pea jacket, it is better to button up the button so that the floors do not fly apart.

Shirt


    There should be at least two good quality white shirts in your wardrobe. And not the same ones that you bought to defend your diploma at the institute.

    Practice rolling up your shirt sleeves in several ways. There are many videos on YouTube that teach you how to roll up your sleeves up to the forearm, up to the elbow, or in the fashionable Italian way.


    The shirt with buttons on the collar (button-down) belongs to the casual style, as it was originally part of the golfers' uniform. Wearing it with a tie is bad manners.


    The same goes for a shirt with another attribute of a sporty style - a pocket on the chest.

    Have one shirt with a catchy print in your wardrobe. But better - a classic print like paisley or royal lilies, and not naked beauties or little cthulhu dancing on a rainbow.

    There are three types of cut shirts: wide (full fit) - wider than the volume of the body by 20 cm; standard (regular fit) - wider by 12-14 cm, fitted (slim fit) - by 8 cm. Stick to these numbers. A shirt wider than 20 cm will look like a lonely sail in the fog of the blue sea, and less than 8 cm - already a women's blouse.

    The venerable family of shirts also has its own black sheep. You've probably heard at least once that wearing a short-sleeved shirt is a crime against humanity, punishable in the Hague court. Well, it’s not like that. A short sleeve shirt is a great alternative to polo in summer. But putting it on in the office, especially under a jacket, is taboo.

    The shirt sleeve should end exactly at the wrist. The indicator is the bone of the wrist joint: the cuff should be located directly below it, and the sleeve of the jacket should be located directly above it. Thus, the sleeve of the jacket should be 0.5–1 cm shorter than the shirt.

    A shirt tucked into trousers makes you look taller.

Blazer


    Wear a single-breasted jacket buttoned, except when sitting.

    According to the rules, a double-breasted jacket is never unbuttoned. (Only when they take it off and put it on. Surely it would be inconvenient to do it over the head!) The reason for such severity is its military origin. The double-breasted jacket is still considered more conservative than its single-breasted brother.

    When choosing a jacket, be guided by the shoulders. The length of the sleeves and the volume at the waist can be adjusted by a tailor (decrease, of course, not increase).

    The classic length of the jacket is up to the middle of the thumb of the hand down.

    Do not wear trousers and blazers of similar colors. For example, a gray blazer can be worn with rust-colored or green trousers, but never gray. Exception: if you combine a jacket with jeans, they can match in color. Certainly not a denim jacket!

    Sports jackets (primarily made of tweed, twill, wool or corduroy) are usually worn exclusively with brown shoes. The exception is the blazer. Because of its military pedigree, the restrictions are more blurred. The blazer can be combined with both brown and black shoes.

    A sign of an expensive and high-quality jacket is the slots (cuts) on the sleeves with buttons and loops. Most often, you can find models with four buttons, but three and five do not contradict the classical canons. These buttons are not supposed to be worn open.

  • The English way (A) to keep your hands in your pockets is to pass them through the slots of your jacket, the Italian (B) is to take the floors back, and the French (C) is the absence of any system!


People who wear suits often tend to choose shirts in soothing colors: white, blue, striped, and plaid. It so happened that the jacket and trousers must necessarily be darker than the shirts. The same applies to casual wear. But what about black shirts that don't fit well? There are separate rules for them to help you look great.

Why do I need a black shirt?

White is usually associated with purity, red with passion, but black carries a certain shade of mystery. Who believe that this color is associated with power and strength. If you want to try on the bad guy look, a black shirt is just what you need. Another plus: black is combined with almost all colors, however, too much contrast can add unnecessary drama to you.

In general, you need to remember that a black shirt is not the most pliable piece of clothing. Ideally, you need to add it to your wardrobe when you have a good understanding of the style and are confident in your taste. For the rest - we will help!

Who can wear black shirts? In general, everyone. Although most of all dark shirts go to dark-skinned people with dark hair. Then the color of the shirt and hair partly overlap, beautifully framing the face. But if you are blonde with fair skin, such shirts are not contraindicated for you either. A dark color accentuates the face, remember at least Steve Jobs with his famous black turtleneck. In this case, dark clothing makes the interlocutor or listener more closely follow your emotions, facial expressions, and gaze. If you don't want to be the center of attention, wear something simpler.

What does a dark shirt work well with?

Remember one of the main rules of men's style - items of clothing that are visually located next to each other (for example, a shirt and a suit) should differ in color at least slightly. More is better. Therefore, it is considered risky to wear a shirt and a suit of the same tone; so they merge and look like a solid dark spot. If you choose such a combination, you must clearly understand why you are doing it. In other cases, if you have already decided to wear a black shirt under the suit, the suit, let it be gray.

For the same reason, a black shirt should not be worn with a navy suit or trousers. Try to choose something light or medium in tone. Good options are beige, light brown, gray pants, jeans. When choosing a belt, be guided by the set as a whole: only a black belt is appropriate with a black suit, a brown belt is also suitable with jeans.

You should always remember about other features of dark shirts. Ties of any color are categorically not combined with them. Dark blue, graphite, burgundy and other shades will be lost on a dark background, while a light one will twist the contrast of the suit to the maximum and make your appearance comical.

Always at ease: what and where to wear

First of all, it should be understood that black shirts are not on the “good boy's” list of suitable clothes. Forget about it if you are going to a bank interview or a dignified official event. Such clothes are considered informal, although they look like ordinary shirts for a suit. But in those places where you can dress a little more freely or informally, no one will embarrass your new fatal image.

Dark shirts that have multiple colors do not work well with suits. A black and white two-tone shirt (with white cuffs / collar) is fine on its own, but if you need to throw something over it, let it be something informal. A white blazer and a black shirt are classic elements of the Mafia's wardrobe. This combo would be appropriate for a 60s-style costume party, otherwise it is worth considering this combination well.

The black shirt attracts many with its feigned mystery. It seems that as soon as you put it on, you are already a little George Clooney or at least Colin Farrell. The truth is that such shirts need to take a closer look and remember what to combine with and where to wear. This will help you avoid mistakes that many beginners make. When you know your goals and understand how you can achieve them, you can compete with seasoned stylists. Good luck!

To look stylish, you need a couple of shirts, a cardigan / jumper / pullover / sweater, and a nice jacket. And then we combine these things in all sorts of combinations.

Pullover + shirt

A versatile, comfortable and warm combination - a pullover and a shirt. If you are wearing a shirt without a tie, be sure to unbutton its top button. Pay attention to the size of the collar: you need to either pull it out (when it is neat and small), or hide it under the neckline of the pullover (when the collar is large).

Pullover + shirt + jacket

You will feel much warmer if you wear a jacket over a pullover. This combination is a classic in business style. Just remember to always tuck your shirt into your trousers!

Jumper + shirt

Unlike a pullover, the jumper has a round collar. Perhaps it is more versatile and less formal. All images with a jumper are better suited to the casual style than to the business one. Although, of course, it all depends on the dress code of the organization. By the way, it is better to put the collar of the shirt under the collar of the jumper.

Jumper + jacket

It is appropriate to wear a jumper without a shirt (put it on a T-shirt or T-shirt), but if you need to turn into a respectable busy man in a matter of minutes, then just throw a jacket over your shoulders.

It doesn't matter if you have a new jacket or it was bought three years ago - it still makes sense to check the list.

Jumper + shirt + jacket

Layering is the best solution for winter. Therefore, feel free to wear a shirt, a jumper, and a jacket. Firstly, you will definitely not freeze, and secondly, the combination of these things fits perfectly into the office style (especially with a tie).

Cardigan + shirt

A cardigan is a basic wardrobe item. AND .

We decided to repeat the basic rules of how to wear a cardigan:

  • The sleeves of the shirt should peek out one or two centimeters from under the sleeves of the cardigan, and it is advisable to hide the corners of the shirt collar under jersey.
  • If you wear a cardigan with a shirt to the office, then it must be buttoned up with all the buttons except the last one. The “last button rule” is one of the main elements of the office dress code.
  • When wearing a cardigan and shirt without a tie, be sure to undo the top button. One, no more.
  • The shirt should be tucked into the trousers. However, when the day is over, you can release it over your pants.

Cardigan + shirt + jacket

The combination of a cardigan and a suit is said to have been popular since the 1920s. Over time, this fashion came to naught, but now fashionistas again began to wear jackets and cardigans in one image. One way or another, it seems to us that it is beautiful and comfortable - provided that the cardigan and jacket are in harmony in color and style.

Sweater + jacket

Finally, the warmest and exclusively winter option. A sweater is a sweater with a high collar and no fasteners. If it seems to you that the sweater is only suitable for walking or outdoor activities, then this is not so. It can and should be worn with a jacket to the office.