I love fashion, and there are a lot of things I love about it. The artistic designs, different fabrics, innovative styles and their pioneering designers, runway shows: I adore them all. However, if there is one thing I like about the couture industry it is the wide range of selections. Fashion is resilient, and you can transform yourself to mesh with every culture, trend, region, and group through the clothing and accessories you choose. There is no way you should resist trying on different looks and new modes to have some fun with your wardrobe.
However, I also do understand that we can’t always afford the money or time to rummage through up-and-coming vogues and keep buying different pieces of clothing. Well, enter the men’s dress shirt! Most males believe that this garment is reserved for work, nice dates, and interviews; however, despite this stereotype, the dress shirt is one of the most versatile articles of clothing that fashion has given birth to. Work these different looks by coordinating wisely with the dress shirt and what you already have:
1) Hot for the Teacher: Now we all have the fantasy of banging our hot professor in the faculty break room. Well, just tuck the dress shirt into the pants and add a simple sweater and tie, and you have yourself a clean, sharp look that all the girls will talk about. A+ to you.
2) Like it Rough: The men's dress shirt can compliment your leather jacket and rugged boots. Just choose a shade or pattern that accents the rest of your get-up, and wear it casually under the jacket. Not only does the collaboration of fabrics look dangerous, but you’re also creating a hip and modern look that is still cleanly rough.
3) Gentlemen’s Club: Pair a dress shirt with a scarf, suit or just a blazer, and you’ve created an elegant look that is in-style and timeless at the same time. You can even wear a robe over it or carry around a fluffy cat. Right-o!
4) The Perfect Vestiary: The vest is a priceless accessory, but a make-it-or-break-it item. If worn creatively (mixing colors and fabrics) it’s trendy and cute; however, I’m a stickler against overly simple shirt-vest looks (plain white shirt and black/pinstripe vest) because they're unoriginal and tacky. But mess around and play as you please!
5) Underground: Try wearing a dress shirt under something super casual, like a zip-up or a sweatshirt (preferably a tighter and simple colors, NO GRAPHIC). It can dress and prep up a completely casual look, whilst making you look very fashion conscious. Simple touches like this make you fashion-smart!
Of course, there are a countless number of things you can do with a dress shirt (Wow that sounds so dirty. Yum) and you should continue to mix and match. However, these basics will allow you to think outside the lines and push you to experiment on your own; and not to mention the money you will save by utilizing a couple good men's dress shirts! Fashion and the dress shirt: Like mother/father, like son/daughter. Stay stylish and try not to wear your dress shirt foolishly.
[Image Source: Kara Kochalko]
This post was written for our Co-creation Blog by Blank Label's Star Blogger and Star Custom Men's Dress Shirts fashionista Youmi Park.
