Compared to the standard broadcloth shirt, the coarser texture of the Oxford shirt makes it more breathable and can be worn in all seasons, making it a staple for men that can be worn in a wide range of styles from dress to casual. This time, we focus on the “Oxford shirt” and pick up its charms, notable outfits, and recommended items!
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What is an Oxford Shirt?
An oxford shirt is a shirt made of a plain weave fabric called oxford cloth, in which two warp and two weft cotton threads are drawn together. Compared to other shirts, oxford shirts are thicker and stronger, as well as more breathable and wrinkle-resistant, making them suitable for a wide range of dress codes, from dress to casual wear. Generally speaking, Oxford shirts are positioned as the most casual of the typical shirt fabrics used in the business world, such as “broadcloth (poplin),” “twill,” and “chambray,” but there are also other types, such as pinpoint Oxford cloth made with fine yarns and royal oxford cloth made with even finer yarns, that are used for more casual wear. However, there are also gorgeous and dressy shirts with a refined luster and less noticeable weave, such as pinpoint oxford cloth made with finer yarns and royal oxford cloth made with finer yarns, and the Oxford shirt is probably the most versatile in terms of styling.
Oxford shirts get their name from a prestigious British university!
The roots of the Oxford shirt can be traced back to Scotland in the 19th century, and its name comes from the prestigious Oxford University in England. Scottish spinning mills at that time developed new fabrics and sold them under the names of venerable British universities such as Yale, Harvard, Cambridge, and Oxford. Oxford cloth has remained extremely popular as the mainstream fabric. Later, in 1896, John E. Brooks, grandson of Henry Sands Brooks, founder of Brooks Brothers in the U.S., was watching a polo match in England and saw that the collars of the players’ uniforms were buttoned up to prevent them from flapping in the wind. He produced a button-down shirt in oxford cloth. It is said to be the most imitated item in the history of fashion, and is still loved as a standard item.
What is the difference between Oxford and Broad?
Oxford is the standard weave of shirt fabric, while broadcloth (known as poplin in the UK) is a typical dress shirt fabric. Oxford cloth is coarser, more breathable, stronger, and wrinkle-resistant than broadcloth, giving it a sporty look and making it more suitable for casual wear, while broadcloth is smoother, softer, and silkier than oxford, making it suitable for formal occasions such as weddings and funerals. However, broadcloth has a smoother, softer and silkier texture than oxford and is considered suitable for formal occasions such as weddings and funerals. Therefore, if you want to wear it borderless from dress to casual, Oxford cloth would be a strong choice instead of broadcloth.
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Six consecutive coordinates using oxford shirts!
The key to a stylish look in the standard style of white oxfords and chinos is to “let it slip”!
The combination of a button-down oxford shirt and chinos is a classic American-style base coordinate. This man here adds a sense of sophistication by wearing furby shoes with bare feet to such a standardized outfit. This balance of coolness and comfort is what determines his fashionable look.
Finamore Oxford shirt
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Keep a formal look, but add just the right amount of sophistication by wearing an oxford shirt.
The cool, pale saxe blue oxford shirt is matched with a striped gilet and slacks for a fearless impression. The choice of a gilet and slacks maintains a formal look, while the “subtle tricks” of no tie, open button closure, and rough rolled-up sleeves create a sophisticated mood.
INDIVIDUALIZED SHIRTS Oxford Shirt
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Tuck out the oxford shirt for a relaxed look
Johannes Huebl created a beautiful and fresh look with a blue color scheme for his clothes. He dressed down his outfit by tucking out the saxophone blue oxford shirt used as innerwear and adding white sneakers with a strong presence, completing a relaxed and beautiful style. The Oxford shirt, which can be worn dressed up or down, is the only reason why such a rough look can be worn without looking sloppy.
BOSS Oxford shirt
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Use an indigo blue oxford shirt as an inner layer to create a jacket style with a navy gradient
The gradation of colors from the indigo blue of the oxford shirt used as innerwear to the dark navy of the slacks is expressed, and the hem of the oxford shirt is half tucked out to emphasize the layered look with a twist. By blending the jacket and oxford shirt, which are suited for casual wear, in the same color, the half-tucked-out shirt peeking out from the hem of the jacket is transformed into a casual look, eliminating the sloppiness of the shirt.
BUZZ RICKSON’S Oxford Shirt
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Oxford shirts are best worn with wide-leg pants for a seasonal look
Slacks, chinos, and jeans are typical bottoms that go well with oxford shirts, but wide-leg pants are also recommended for a more modern look. To accentuate the stylish silhouette, it is always a good idea to tuck them in. Add a playful touch with a belt, as shown here, or spice things up with the color of your socks to give them a more stylish look.
POLO RALPH LAUREN Oxford Shirt
A white short-sleeved oxford shirt, boxy knee-length beige chino shorts, white socks and white and blue mid-cut sneakers.
The gentleman here has put together a nude summer coordinate by combining a white short-sleeved oxford shirt with a casual tucked-out look, box silhouette knee-length beige chino shorts, white sports socks, and Nike x Sakai’s white and blue BLAZER MID. The oversized box silhouette short-sleeved oxford shirt and knee-length beige chino shorts create a styling silhouette, while the presence of mid-cut sneakers and white socks on the feet create a well-balanced coordination. The roll-up of the short-sleeved shirt, which fine-tuned the balance of the white visibility and the loose arms, should not be overlooked.
EMPIRE&SONS Oxford Shirt
