The perfect shirt for every occasion

Shirts come in all sorts of styles, sizes and variations these days. We at GENTS know this better than anyone. With the vast selection of shirts available, it can certainly be challenging to find that one exceptional shirt. What do you wear to a formal event and what works perfectly for leisure time? Many men and women grapple with these questions at some point in their lives. That's why we're giving you tips today on how to effortlessly wear the perfect shirt for every occasion.

When buying a new shirt, you probably don't give much thought to how you'll ultimately wear it. Generally, we buy new clothes because there's a 'need' for them. We simply need it. Say you receive an invitation to a formal black tie event. Then you must appear entirely in a tuxedo with dress shirt, dinner jacket and tuxedo trousers. So you buy a dress shirt, for example. After the event, you toss the clothes in the wardrobe and don't think about them again. In a way, that's rather a shame, isn't it?

Finding the perfect shirt

Today we're not only going to tell you which shirts you should buy for which occasions. There's a good chance the perfect shirt is already simply sitting in your wardrobe. Sometimes it's merely a lack of knowledge that causes certain shirts to be forgotten. GENTS thinks that's a shame! When you've invested in a beautiful shirt, you naturally want to wear it until it's worn out. That's why we believe it's more a matter of finding the perfect shirt than necessarily buying the perfect shirt. For each occasion, we'll give you some handy and concrete tips. That way you're guaranteed to look sharp and stylish at every event!

In your leisure time

When you have no social obligations from a formal or business situation, you can always have tremendous fun varying your clothing. Think bold prints, unusual colours or both. In your leisure time, the perfect shirt is one that's not only comfortable to wear, but also casual. Everyone has the occasional rainy Sunday spent in joggers with Netflix on. For all leisure situations where you still want to look stylish, we recommend cheerful shirts with vibrant colours and patterns. For example, our Blumfontain multicolour shirt is a perfect shirt for leisure time.

In a business setting

What you do or wear in your leisure time, you usually keep separate from the workplace. When you work in an office, it may be that plain shirts are the standard. A shirt in a solid colour looks stylish, professional and doesn't distract too much. That's why, for example, a light blue, white or soft green shirt is a perfect shirt for a business setting. Do you still have plenty of business shirts in your wardrobe? Then we advise you to wear soft tones and solid colours. Take our contrast green shirt, for example. This shirt is made of cotton. This makes this perfect shirt excellent for days when the temperature suddenly rises.

At a party or formal event

That leaves us with one more type of occasion to discuss: festive or formal situations. The first tip we'll give you is to check if there's a dress code. A specified dress code comes with certain etiquette. As we mentioned earlier, at a black tie event you should wear a tuxedo. Then a dress shirt is the perfect shirt. Is there no specific guideline regarding clothing? Then don't go completely wild! You dress to impress, not to harass. Always make sure your shirt is coordinated with your trousers and accessories. You can certainly play with colours and patterns, just not so you end up looking like a caricature from a children's drawing. The perfect shirt for such an occasion is therefore a shirt that goes excellently with your overall outfit.

Need more advice on finding the perfect shirt?

Despite the tips above, do you still need some extra information to find the perfect shirt for the occasion? Then visit one of our stores! GENTS has locations throughout the Netherlands. The staff at every GENTS store has the necessary expertise in style and knowledge of our range. This way you'll still find the perfect shirt for every occasion.