Let's Talk About the Striped Shirt

The striped shirt is like that best friend you’ve known forever. Reliable, gives great advice, and goes with everything. It’s no surprise the striped button-down is one of the everlasting wardrobe staples. It can make you feel crisp and intelligent, and buttoned-down far enough, add sex appeal to a care-free look. Hello, first date vibes.
    It’s the piece that always gets a stylish job done, but never-ever asks for recognition, so when you buy your version, you need to make sure it’s the right one, which is easy, when it comes down to three key points.

1. Fabric: as a general rule of fabric, avoid most things synthetic. Cotton is an obvious (and practical) option, being both lightweight and durable, while silk is perfect for a touch of luxury if you can deal with the dry cleaning side effect.

2. Fit: as a piece that’s ideally going to have a lot of outings, take the time to find a shirt that fits you properly. Anything that’s too tight around the shoulders or chest immediately takes away any element of chic. If you’re not sure, opt for an oversized fit.

3. Functionality: as much as it’s a piece of style, your striped button down is a piece of utility as well. Make an effort to check the stitching, the buttons, the over all construction of the piece. Particularly if you’re willing to pay for a designer price tag, you’ll want to make sure the garment has authenticity and is well made.

Or, you can start with our top picks:

Isabel Marant Macao Striped Cotton Shirt

Brock Collection Baylee Stripe Stretch-Linen Shirt

Tibi Garcon Striped Cotton Shirt