Nowadays, you can order shirts in all kinds, sizes, and styles. We at GENTS know that better than anyone. Due to the vast range of shirts, it is indeed difficult to score that one excellent shirt. What do you wear during a formal event, and what can be perfectly worn in free time? Many men and women struggle at some point in their lives with these questions. That is why today we give you tips on how you can effortlessly wear the perfect shirt for every occasion.
When buying a new shirt, you probably don't really think about the eventual use of the garment. Generally, we buy new clothes because there is a 'need.' We simply need it. Suppose you receive an invitation for a formal black tie party. Then you must appear fully in a tuxedo with tuxedo shirt, dinner jacket, and tuxedo trousers. That is why you buy, for example, a tuxedo shirt. After the event, you throw the clothes in the closet and don't think about it anymore. Somewhere, that is quite a shame, isn't it?
Finding the perfect shirt
Today we are not only going to tell you which shirts you should buy for which occasions. It is possible that you already simply have the perfect shirt in your closet. Sometimes it is more a lack of knowledge that causes certain shirts to be forgotten. GENTS thinks that's a shame! When you have invested in a beautiful shirt, you naturally want to wear it until it is worn out. That is why we believe it is more a matter of finding the perfect shirt than necessarily buying the perfect shirt. For each occasion, we therefore give you some handy and concrete tips. This way, you are guaranteed to look sharp and stylish at every event!
In free time
If you have no social obligations from a formal or business situation, you can always have a lot of fun varying your clothing. Think, for example, of bold prints, unusual colors, or both. In your free time, the perfect shirt is one that is not only comfortable but also casual. Everyone occasionally has a rainy Sunday spent in sweatpants with Netflix on. For all situations in your free time where you still want to look stylish, we recommend cheerful shirts with bright colors and patterns. For example, our Blumfontain multicolor shirt a perfect shirt for leisure time.
In a business atmosphere
What you do or wear in your free time is usually kept separate from the workplace. When you work in an office, it may be that plain shirts are the standard. A shirt in a solid color looks stylish, businesslike, and is not too distracting. That is why, for example, a light blue, white, or soft green shirt is a perfect shirt for a business atmosphere. Do you still have many business shirts in your closet? Then we advise you to mainly wear soft tones and solid colors. Take for example our contrast green shirt. This shirt is made of cotton. This makes this perfect shirt excellent for days when the temperature suddenly rises.
During a party or formal event
Then only one type of occasion remains for us to discuss: festive or formal situations. The first tip we give you is to check if there is a dress code is. A certain etiquette belongs to an indicated dress code. As we said earlier, you belong to a black tie event to wear a tuxedo. Then a tuxedo shirt the perfect shirt. If no specific guideline regarding clothing is indicated, don’t go completely loco right away! You dress to impress, not to harass. Always make sure your shirt matches your trousers and accessories. You can definitely play with colors and patterns, just don’t end up looking like a caricature of a child's drawing. The perfect shirt for such an occasion is therefore a shirt that fits excellently with the overall outfit.
More advice for the perfect shirt?
Do you still need some extra information to find the perfect shirt for the occasion despite the above tips? Then visit one of our locations inside! GENTS has stores spread all over the Netherlands. The store staff of every GENTS store has the necessary expertise in style and knowledge of the assortment. This way you will still find the perfect shirt for every occasion.
