What Makes A Good White Shirt? - Part 2

I don’t think anyone else could have said it better than Tom. In my first post about white shirts I wanted to show you just how much you can do with a white shirt. In the follow-up I’m going to give you some pointers on what to consider when choosing a shirt as well as some handy tips on how to take care of them. 

Always ways have more than one.

Choose carefully, simple doesn’t mean boring. The style of the cuffs, collar and the fabric really make a difference.

Always consider the fit, too big and you might end up looking like the Michelin man, too small and you’ll end up looking like you’re wearing your little brother’s school uniform!

Sweaty collars and armpits are never a good look with white shirts. Stain-removers like Oxi-clean or Vanish do wonders. 

Wash white shirts at 40º and air dry until slightly damp, then iron.

Contrary to popular belief, don’t bleach white shirts. Bleach tends to eat away at the fabric over time.

What Makes A Good White Shirt? - Part 1

If there is one piece of clothing a guy should never go without, it has to be a white shirt. To us guys, it’s what the Little Black Dress is to women. It’s both timeless and versatile and a good white shirt is well worth the investment. I’ve had a couple of white shirts in the past that haven’t really lasted too long and I’m on the look-out for a new one. I found myself asking, “What makes a good white shirt?.” With that in mind, here are some of the shirts I’m loving and some useful tips I came across. I’ve grouped the tips based on Collars, Cuffs, Fabric and Care.


Collars
Yves Saint Laurent Contrast Grandad-Collar Shirt - Mr Porter
Oliver Spencer Slim Fit Cotton Trousers - Mr Porter
Burberry Prorsum Cork Sole Raffia Lace-ups - MatchesFashion
Folk Joplin Golden Belt - Coggles

Monsieur Kitsuné Button-Down Oxford Shirt - Mr Porter
Monsieur Kitsuné Merino Wool Cardigan - Mr Porter
Grenson William Grey Suede Brogues - Urban Outfitters
A.P.C. Petit Standard Fit Jeans - MatchesFashion

Jil Sander Slim Fit Cotton Shirt - Mr Porter

Lanvin New Bow Tie - MatchesFashion

Alexander McQueen Panelled-Lapel Tuxedo Jacket - Mr Porter

Alexander McQueen Striped Waistband Suit Trousers - Mr Porter

Mr Hare Miller Oxford Shoes - Oki-Ni

J. Crew Mason Spread Collar Shirt - Mr Porter

Acne Jethou Pullover Sweater - Acne

J. Brand Saturated Dye Jeans - MatchesFashion

Zara Combined Deck Shoe - Zara

William Fox & Sons Backpack - ASOS