10. Urban Outfitters

The Shirt: BDG Contrast-Collar Shirt

Description: Modern woven cotton dress shirt in allover stripes from BDG. Contrast spread collar; curved shirt hem.

Overview:
* Cotton
* Machine wash
* Imported
* 28.5”l from shoulder to hem
* Exclusive to Urban Outfitters

What We Have To Say About It: This is a great staple piece but also a little different with the contrasting collar. Great with jeans or pants, day to night you’ll be covered. Dress it up with a tie or dress it down with layers (wear it open or unbuttoned slightly).

Color: Blue

Sku #: 18644971

Price: $48.00

Side Note: Two words. Staple Piece!

9. Express For Men

The Shirt: Stripped Modern Fit Stretch Cotton Shirt

Description: Make a smooth transition from office hours to after hours. Take a clean, less-is-more approach to ultra-modern striped style with no pockets or pleats and a smooth French placket. A versatile fit for a sleek look.

Overview:
*Cotton/Spandex
*Modern fit, perfect for all body types
*Point collar with removable stays
*French placket
*Adjustable cuffs
*Machine washable
*Imported


What We Have To Say About It: I love the contrast of the stripes in this purple button-up. Vertical stripes are slimming and the fit is incredibly flattering. This style of shirt is available in just about ever color combination and can usually be found in all sizes. This is the perfect shirt for the guy who wants to look the part. Work, dates, dinner parties, meeting the parents, or just a family get together this shirt works. I can’t help but think “Damn, that’s a sexy shirt!” This is generally something that one wouldn’t consider a staple however, the classic slim fit and the size of the stripes are something that will never go out of fashion!

Color: Bright purple

Style: 0396306

Price: $59.90

Side Note: Now on sale for 40% off! Marked down from $59.90 to $35.94. Take advantage!

8. Urban Outfitters

The Shirt: Salt Valley Solid Western

Description: Lightweight woven western in essential solids with snaps at the placket and chest flap pockets. Fancy yokes in front and back; cut in a perfect regular fit; curved shirt hem. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Machine wash.

Overview:
* Regular fit
* 30”l from shoulder to hem
* Fits true to size
* Cotton

What We Have To Say About It: We love the western collar on this shirt it works well for just about any situation and it adds a little bit of that whole vintage look. Though this shirt cannot be worn to formal events (in this shade) it will make a pretty good staple piece if purchased in black.

Colors: Castlerock (featured color), Black, Cream, Dream Blue

Sku #: 16054819

Price: $48.00

Side Note: Every girl loves a cowboy!

7. Express for Men

The Shirt: Fitted Piped Military Shirt

Description: A crisp military-inspired shirt for your everyday uniform. Roll up your sleeves and stay comfortably at ease in premium cotton fabric with contrast piping details. Expertly tailored for a slimmer fit.

Overview:
*100% Cotton
*Cut slimmer through the shoulders, chest, and waist
*Piped epaulette tabs on shoulders
*Piped button-flap patch pockets with box pleats
*Piped roll-tab long sleeves
*Machine washable
*Imported

What We Have To Say About It: While certain prints don’t look good on everyone, this diamond checkered or plaid print because the design in on the bias it looks less Farmer John and more Don Drapper (Man Men). This shirt can be worn with a contrasting tie or bow tie or it can be layered and unbuttoned to about mid-peck area. This is also a very versatile piece, which can be as great in the office as it can be at the theater, on a date, or for a party. With the print it’s less of a staple piece and more of a splurge, but a splurge that one should get some good use of. Plus the fit makes everyone look amazing!

Colors: Marine

Style: 5565899 

Price: $59.90

Side Notes: Great for making a statement and a hot impression!

6. Forever 21 (21 Men)

The Shirt: Striped F21 Shirt

Description: This striped shirt features a mock welted chest pocket studded with a pewter F21 logo. Oxford collar. Cuffed short sleeves. Button placket. Lightweight. Woven.

Overview:
*29” length from high point shoulder to hem, 44” chest, 18” shoulder width, 9” sleeves
*Measured from Medium
*100% cotton; Machine tumble dry low
*USA

What We Have To Say About It: Ok, ok. I know the shirt says that’s its red/white, but let’s be honest. It’s pink. It’s pink and there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, we love our men in pink! Especially if you’re ethnic pink is a great shade that shows you’re fashionable, confidant, and pulled together.

Colors: Red/White

Product Code: 2000001953

Price: $23.90

Side Note: This shirt is now on sale for $11.99

5. Urban Outfitters

The Shirt: Pennystock Chambray Striped Shirt

Description: Classic woven cotton chambray shirt in allover workwear stripes from Penny Stock. Button-down collar; pouch pocket at the front with real embedded penny; incomplete placket with embroidered logo; pleats at the back; curved shirt hem.

Overview:
* Cotton
* Machine wash
* Imported
* 29”l from shoulder to hem

What We Have To Say About It: This is a great shirt that can be worn casual or dressy which is what makes it a great staple piece. Tuck it in, untuck it, wear a tie, or better yet, a bow tie! The easiest way to look hip and attractive!

Colors: Blue

Sku: 18665695

Price: $58.00

Side Note: Geek Chic at it’s best!

4. Express for Men

The Shirt: Stripped Fitted Stretch Cotton Shirt

Description: Make a smooth transition from office hours to after hours. Take a clean, less-is-more approach to ultra-modern style with no pockets or pleats and a smooth French placket. Expertly tailored for a slimmer fit.

Overview:
*Cotton/Spandex
*Cut slimmer through shoulders, chest, and waist
*Point collar with removable stays
*French placket
*Adjustable cuffs
*Machine washable
*Imported


What We Have To Say About It: We love this fitted stripped shirt! Any shirt with the same color stripe as the shirt is instant class! The shirt can also be found in a few other background colors but we’re really all about the white on white! Fitted shirts are a great way to look extra sexy! I find that most men ask me about dressing for shorter men and Express for Men’s fitted shirts are perfect for the vertically challenged men out there. The fit makes it look like you’re actually a bit taller because it cheats the dimensions creating a flattering silhouette. 

Colors: White, black, iced violet, maroon, and shark

Style: 0395935

Price: $59.90

Side Note: Express has a sale going on at the moment Buy 1, Get 1 50% off. Take advantage!

3. American Apparel

The Shirt: Rigo Cotton Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt

Description: A lightweight short sleeve oxford in ultra-vibrant hues. The perfect warm weather staple.

Overview:
*100% Rigo Cotton construction
*Medium is approximately 26 5/8” (67.6cm) in total length
*8-button closure
*Single front pocket
*Reinforced collar to hold its shape through repeated washing


Product Code: RSAC41R

What We Have To Say About It: This is a little expensive but it has a great fit and is also a unisex design. Wear it tucked in to create great clean lines or wear it untucked to create a male shabby chic look a-la The Killers. It is really important to invest in a few really good staple shirts and this is one that you can share with your lady friend!

Colors: Black

Price: $52.00

Side Note: Great Unisex Design

2. Forever 21 (21 Men)

The Shirt: Lightweight Pinstripe Shirt

Description: An ultra lightweight and semi-sheer woven shirt with a two pocket front, button tab sleeves, and a button placket. With a pinstripe design.

Overview:
*29” approx length from high point shoulder to hem, 42” chest, 40” waist, 9” sleeve length from shoulder ridge, 18” shoulder width
*Measured from Medium
*100% cotton
*Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
*Imported

What We Have To Say About It: This is a great dressy casual shirt. It has the military detail, which is very popular, these last couple of years. I like that this shirt is slightly see though with makes it prefect for spring and summer or really any warm day. It can be worn to BBQ’s, garden parties, basically anywhere you would go during the day to look cool yet casual and it is a great shirt to transition into night when you’re hitting up your local bar or club. Dressy enough to set you part from the crowd. You know what they say, dress to impress!

Colors: White/Blue

Product Code: 2000004078

Price: $21.90

Side Note: This shirt is very similar to the shirts at Men’s Express but for half the price. The fit might not be as amazing, but if it looks good on you it’s a great deal!

1. Express for Men

The Shirt: MK2 Fitted Stretch Cotton Shirt

Description: Strong in tradition. Modern in style. Military specs get an update. Refined details and at-ease comfort create the perfect uniform. Cut slimmer through the waist for a trim, clean fit.

Overview:
*Cotton/Spandex
*Cut slimmer through shoulders, chest, and waist
*Epaulette tabs on shoulders
*Button-flap patch pockets with box pleats
*Roll-tab sleeves with adjustable cuffs
*Machine washable
*Imported

What We Have to Say About It: This is my all time favorite shirt! It looks great on every guy, plus it looks even better on women! If you have a girlfriend you can share!
This shirt can be worn with jeans, pants, and even slacks to work or formal events. This shirt is a true classic with great military detail, which adds a bit of that man in uniform look.

Colors: Black, bright purple, cast iron, concord red, crimson red, fresh blue, steel, white, and navy

Price: $59.90…and worth every penny!

Side Note: Express now has a sale going on which is buy 1 get 1 50% off, I’d take advantage of that!