Discover expert advice on men’s shirts here on the Samuel Windsor blog. Learn how to wear different shirt styles from casual patterned shirts to formal dress shirts. Satisfy your curiosity with answers to: ‘why shirts have collars’ and ‘what is a tattersall shirt’?
Polo shirts are a versatile option that can be dressed up or down
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Invented by Jean René Lacoste in the 1920s, the polo shirt was designed as a practical alternative to the starched long sleeved shirts tennis players traditionally wore on court. Fast forward a century, and polo shirts are now a wardrobe staple that perfectly bridges the gap between smart and casual. Here’s how to ace the fit, colour and fabric of your polo shirt – game, set and match.
Look smart while keeping cool.
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What’s the toughest sartorial challenge known to mankind? Simple – it’s how to keep cool while looking sharp. For those who dwell in smart-casual circles, warm weather can be a nightmare.Luckily, there’s one look coming in from the cold, which helps you square the circle. Both smart and casual, it’s the short sleeved shirt. Here’s how to wear yours with confidence.
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Collars have a long and interesting history
Image: Long Sleeve Tattersall Shirt (Severn) from Samuel Windsor
The humble shirt collar has come a long way since the days of the bard, when ruffs were the size of dinner plates. It’s a fascinating story – a tale of enlightenment, the industrial revolution, cutting edge science, and ever-changing fashions.
Here we investigate men’s shirt collars – everything you need to know about the evolution of the style detail that was once seen as the hallmark of a man’s status and class.