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Most of men confused when choosing the right apparel for daily use. 
Many aspect that would be considered before buying clothing to fulfill our closet.
Whether you are an executive who is building your wardrobe or a young man who needs your first men's dress shirt for a new job, knowing how to buy dress shirts will help you achieve the professional look you are after.

So, here's some points that would guide buyer when choosing an apparel :

FIT

How does the garment fit?
Make sure no piece is too tight, or too loose. Here’s a slightly more detailed breakdown:


  1. Athletic: Also called slim or tailored, this is the narrowest-fitting men's dress shirt.
  2. Regular: This standard dress shirt fit is a little looser than the athletic fit. If a men's dress shirt doesn't have a fit listed, you can assume it is regular fit.
  3. Full: The loosest of all dress shirt fits, this is appropriate for men with a larger stature. Full-fitting men's dress shirts are also usually a little longer.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAIL

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Style is in the details. While the color may be the first thing you notice about a dress shirt, it's the details that will define its style. Be sure to notice the style of the collar, cuffs and pocket of a dress shirt before you buy it. You'll probably find that there are dress shirt details you prefer over others.

Collars
  • Pinned: With a high collar much like the tab collar, a pinned collar has a straight pin which fastens the two points.
  • Spread: With a bigger gap between the tips, a spread collar has many different tips to flatter all but the roundest faces.
  • Button-down: Less formal than other dress shirt collars, the button-down collar is generally made of a softer fabric and pressed with less starch.
  • Straight: The V-shaped points of a straight-point collar are the most common style, and are flattering for most faces.
  • Tab: With a higher collar and a smaller spread, this is most flattering on men with long necks.

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Cuff
  • Convertible: A convertible cuff can be closed with buttons or cufflinks.

  • French or double: A French cuff or double cuff has fabric that is long and folds back. These are closed with a cufflink or silk knot. French cuffs are considered by many to be more formal than a barrel cuff.
  • Barrel: Barrel cuffs are also known as a button cuff because they close with at least one button, and possibly more than one. If there are multiple buttons, these can be used to adjust the fit.


FIND THE RIGHT FABRIC

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  1. Cotton: Cotton breathes well and can be very soft, so you'll be comfortable while you're wearing it. Cotton also holds dye well, so bright colors will look great for a long time.
  2. Cotton blends: When another fiber is woven in with the cotton, you get the benefits of both fibers. For example, a cotton-Lycra blend will add stretch, and a cotton-polyester won't wrinkle as much.
  3. Linen: Linen dress shirts breathe well, making them perfect for summer wear. Linen does wrinkle easily, so you'll need to spend a bit more time ironing.
  4. Broadcloth: A tightly-woven fabric with a silky texture, broadcloth cotton has a lustrous finish.
  5. Poplin: Made of 100-percent cotton, poplin is woven with a horizontal rib effect and can be a bit more expensive.
  6. Oxford: A few types of Oxford weaves are available, but in general, an Oxford is woven from a heavier yarn, giving it a more rugged texture.
  7. Twill: The diagonal weave of twills makes it perfect for a solid-color dress shirt.

That's all some of the consideration about male shirt, hope it would help you choosing the right apparel

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