Business shirts exposed
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When you have so many things to choose from, it’s not necessarily a good thing. This statement is especially true for when men are choosing business shirts that come in a variety of colours. After all, your chances of choosing the wrong one will increase. When you’re in the market for your next set of premium men’s business shirts, keep these two tips in mind (by doing so, you won’t become the laughing stock of your workplace).
First, make sure your business shirts aren’t too hard on the eyes or so in your face. That means you need to steer clear of shirts that are neon, floral or really bright red. Loud shirts are great for scientists or have invented a new dance craze but not for ordinary folk like yourself. Be sure your style sense includes the corporate world; have light, traditional colours and only the basic patterns.
Second, you can add in cufflinks to your attire. Avoid novelty cufflinks because that’s not what is meant by adding cufflinks. Go for cufflinks that are classic and bold and something that will catch the eye.
The idea behind wearing patterned business shirts is to keep the attire subtle. When you wear something bold and contrasting, it can distract the attention away from the attention you were looking for. It makes it even harder to find a tie to accentuate the shirt. Bold means colours such as green and yellow. In some cases, stripes of blue and white are still fine for business shirts.
Make sure that you stick with shirts that are light in colours and don’t have over three colours. The only time it’s acceptable to have more than three colours is when you’re wearing a checkered shirt. Ensure that white is the base colour and then throw in the grays, blues, reds and browns. Above all else, the pattern should be easy on everyone’s eyes. If you have too many things going on, it can really distract from what you were trying to attain with your wardrobe. Bear in mind that dark patterned shirts are not usually seen as work-related shirts. Business shirts should always have fresh, eye-appealing colours.
Should business shirts have pockets?
Now you may ask if it’s acceptable to have a pocket on the shirt or no pocket. If you go with a no pocket look, you’ll have the opportunity to wear the shirt outside of work (such as going to weddings or other social gatherings). It’s also great for those corporate executives who are young in age. If you have a shirt with a pocket on it, toss it on now. You won’t look stylish or cool. Basically, the answer to your question is: go with business shirts that have no pockets on them.
Buying business shirts online
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OK, so you’ve made the decision to buy yourself some mens business shirts, something that’ll make you stand out from other men in your company- you deserve that promotion more than anyone! You may not have needed to purchase a new business shirt for some time but you know your fashion tastes and you know that shopping won’t be a problem. You have no qualms about spending $100 to $150 on a good-looking, high quality, premium business shirt, something you know will hold up through wear and tear.
It may have been some time since you purchased any business shirts and during this time, the Internet has changed and evolved- if you thought it was just a fad, you might want to think again.. If you’ve never purchased your business shirts online, you may be a bit uneasy. Clothes shopping isn’t the same as purchasing music off the Internet. When you get MP3s online or buy DVDs, you pretty much know what to expect. However, buying clothes online leaves room for the unexpected. Here are some helpful tips to make your first online clothes purchase a gratifying experience.
Two useful tips to help you buy your business shirts online:
- First, purchasing clothes online has many advantages that retail shopping is unable to give. No doubt, buying clothes online is faster; it allows you to shop from website to website, comparing prices against each one (possibly finding a better deal)
- Second, online businesses, because of the competitive market, can offer discounts, allowing consumers to get a bargain. This also cuts out any middlemen and overhead costs; something that’s seen with retail stores
Things to look out for when buying clothes online
Are there risks to purchasing clothes online? Absolutely. Before you purchase anything, do some research on the companies you’d like to buy from. What should be on the lookout for?
- First, research their returns policy; if there’s no 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, you’ll want to be a bit wary
- Second, be sure the website has some kind of sizing chart that way you know what size you need when you order
- Third, be well aware of how much time it takes to get your package, from start to finish. It should arrive in a reasonable amount of time. You certainly don’t want to wait three weeks or more to get your package; the normal processing to shipping to arrival time is between three to five business days
- Fourth, the overall costs should be included in your total
Would you wear a business shirt if you worked from home?
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Ask yourself this question: would you even bother wearing a business shirt and/or suit if you worked from your home? How many people crave the day that they can ask themselves this very question? So what would you do? How would you like to not shave your face or get out of your favorite pyjamas? Doesn’t sleeping in some good too?
Now, ask yourself this question: what is the downfall of working at home? You don’t work as a team, you don’t get to eat lunch with friends and you don’t feel like your life as real purpose.
Here’s what you need to remember: you cannot achieve a professional look, attitude and status when you work at home. For those people a professional look goes a very long way.
The first thing you can do when you work in public is take pride in how you look and present yourself. When you do, chances are you’re going to have some compliments come your way. Plus, looking professional can get you ahead of your competition.
If you’re a man, having a great suit is vital but having yourself a premium business shirt is a wonderful way to make that strong, long-lasting impression. You’ll be glad to know that there are several choices available when you’re in the market for a new business shirt but you should know there are some things you need to be on the lookout for.
Whatever you do, do not compromise material. If you want the best, go for 100 percent Egyptian cotton. After all, it’s premium material, feels good, maintains its shape and will last for quite some time. On top of all that, you still want a design that’s got a slim fit cut. Suit colors are subjective but if you want the classics (as most people do) then choose the classics for your suit. Make sure to pick business shirts that are light in color, pin-striped or plain. Use your sense of style to choose the tie you want to wear with the suit.
Did you know that you could shop for many of your business shirts online? There are many reasons to shopping for your men’s business shirts through the Internet. However, you need to know what you’re looking for.
Here’s some advice that can help you get the best deals and shirts through the Internet:
- Make sure the payment portal is secure
- Be sure the website states in no uncertain terms who the portal is
- Be sure they clearly state the reliability of the portal
- Know what the refund policy is
- You should also take advantage of free shipping/express delivery sites
Bear in mind that your first online business shirts purchase (so long as it’s been a pleasant experience) won’t be your last online purchase. Your next business shirts online purchase will lead to even more savings-time and money!
The best business shirts are all in the feel
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Do you have a picture in your mind in how you want that premium business shirt to look like, right down to its collar, color, cuffs, fit and style? Did you know that you’re missing one main ingredient for that business shirt? You will need to know what kind of material you want to have it designed in. When you know this, then you know that the money you shell out will be worth the price you’re paying for the shirt.
What generally makes a man buy business shirts: material is everything
When you’re trying to decide whether or not to purchase men’s business shirts, the material type will play a huge part in whether or not you buy a particular brand and style. This should be a deciding factor when you’re placing money on men’s business shirts.
Yes, all shirts look alike when they’re on the store shelves. However, when you’re buying your shirts in the store… go ahead and feel the material. Would it be something you’d like to wear on your back? Of course, if you’re buying business shirts online, then you need to have this prior knowledge in mind; you need to know what you’re paying for. It also demonstrates that the manufacturing company knows what they’re doing.
Sometimes, it’s not very easy to determine what the shirt is made from. When this happens, one can deduce that the shirt manufacturer doesn’t want to advertise that they skimmed on the quality that will ensure your health. Just remember that the fabric of a good tailored shirt is going to feel good and natural against your skin.
King of fabric – cotton
Most people, men and women alike, go for clothing that’s made of 100 percent cotton because it feels good and is comfortable. Now, you may not realize it (and many people don’t so don’t fret too much) but there are a variety of cotton types. Some types of cotton include:
- Egyptian – top end cotton with a great feel
- Organic
- Pima
Cotton and polyester – People may make compromises on cotton because (if you didn’t know) 100 percent cotton tends to wrinkle. However, if the fabric is mixed in with polyester, wrinkles can all but be eliminated. Don’t turn your nose up to the idea of a polyester/cotton blend (though cotton should be the material that’s used more). Bear in mind that these types of business shirts are generally inexpensive compared to 100 percent cotton shirts.
Cotton and spandex – On top of the mixture of polyester and cotton, shirt materials may consist of cotton and spandex, which helps give the shirt some flexibility, makes it stronger and reduces the possibility of wrinkles.
Linen instead of cotton – A great substitute for cotton is linen; however, it’s way too casual for business shirts and, believe it or not, it can wrinkle even more than cotton does. Leave linen to the people who really want to wear them.
When you’ve looked for your shirts, has it ever crossed your mind what the manufacturer/designer was thinking when they look at fabric quality? Besides the design, there are two characteristics on a shirt and they are:
- Yarn count (thread count)
- What the fabric is made up of
Now, the yarn count will be what determines the fabric’s feel. The higher the count, the softer it’s going to be. What’s the yarn count? Well, that depends on the number of threads per square inch. When you’re on the lookout for your next business shirt, remember that any number higher than 100 is great; thread counts of 80 are fine to give you that nice feel and make you feel comfortable.
Mens’ fashion do’s and don’ts
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Men and women differ in their fashion sense. After all, women will wear clothes that make them stand out and be noticed. Men, on the other hand, will choose clothes that will enable them to blend in with the crowd. Women often compliment one another about their choice of attire; men are a bit more subtle with their compliments if at all..
If you find that a friend is dressing rather suave, how likely are you to compliment him for his style? Chances are you probably wouldn’t. However, if you’re secure enough in your manhood, why not give them a compliment? If you’re worried about your compliment coming out the wrong way, here are some helpful do’s and don’ts when you’re giving out an admiring comment to a male friend.
A look at the five “how to compliment men” do’s:
- Give your compliment by asking your male friend where he got his outfit.
- Compliment your friend by flipping over the tie or pulling open the jacket to check the label- play it cool, like you’re not that interested. This type of act implies a compliment in the man’s taste. It tells them that you like their sense of style and want to check out what kind of brand of clothing they are wearing.
- Use your thumb and forefinger to feel the fabric. The best place is at the sleeve of the jacket so that you can feel the fabric and its thickness. Don’t do anymore than that.
- Now, getting a business shirt brand isn’t near as easy; however, you can check out men’s business shirts by several signs. These are what you need to be complimenting him on. The ways to tell of a premium business shirt include:
- Well-shaped collar
- French cuffs
- Slim fit cut - Compliment the man on his shoes and ask him what brand they are.
Now a look at the four “how to compliment men” don’ts:
- Don’t compliment him in the way the attire makes him look. This includes statements such as:
- “That shirt makes your eyes really stand out nicely.”
- “Those shorts look very good on you.” - Don’t phone your co-workers to find out what they’ll be wearing when you’re on a business trip. This is the time to let unintentional matches occur.
- Don’t spend too long gawking over another man’s clothes.
- Don’t rub your open hand on the fabric (regardless of where the fabric is at).
When you’re making compliments, the idea is to be short and sweet. Don’t linger too long on the topic and don’t say anything more than what you have, anyway that’s our thoughts on how to not get caught in an awkward encounter!