The dress shirt has an elegant appearance that sets it apart from casual shirts, yet boasts great versatility and can be worn in any season. Although dress shirts are known as an item used for formal occasions and business style, they can be expected to play an active role in casual coordination as mixed styles have become mainstream in recent years. In this issue, we focus on the “dress shirt,” and introduce some of the most popular items and outfits!
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What is a dress shirt?
A dress shirt is a shirt worn in formal and business situations. It is often used synonymously with the Japanese word “wai shirts (white shirts),” but while a white shirt is called a “wai shirt” regardless of whether it is formal or casual, a dress shirt is basically meant for formal wear, so the nuances are slightly different. On the other hand, it is true that the term “dress shirt” is becoming more diverse, as it is used not only for suiting and jackets, but also for casual outfits to finish them off nicely. Perhaps because of this trend, various brands are now releasing dress shirts that have been devised to match not only formal styles but also casual styles.
If you’re looking for a dress shirt that’s perfect for business style as well as formal wear, you’ve come to the right place for a classic one!
The regular collar shirts that are commonly distributed are ideal for business style, but more classic collar shirts can also be used for formal occasions such as weddings, so there is no harm in having one of these shirts. Of the many collar types that exist, the most classic is the English spread collar, with the collar open at 90 to 100 degrees. It is considered to be a venerable collar type known to have been established by Lord Kent, the brother of the Duke of Windsor in England. Also, the collar length is 7 cm, and the height of the back collar is said to be classic to let 1.5 cm of the collar peek out when wearing a tailored jacket, which requires a height of 4 to 4.5 cm to express this.
Incidentally, the button-down was originally developed as a detail to fix the tip of the collar to prevent it from playing in polo matches, and is not strictly speaking a dress shirt, as it gives a casual impression. It is better to use it according to TPO, although there are cases where it is used to add a touch of business style to the Cool Biz.
Next, we will show you how the chalet people wear dress shirts!
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