Denim Shirt Codes! From how to choose, to examples of men’s outfits, to recommended items!

Denim shirts have always been a strong choice for shirt coordination in casual situations. From an authentic look to a trendy look, it is important to choose an item that fits your own character. In this issue, we focus on the “denim shirt” and introduce the key to selecting the right item, the reasons why you should pay attention to denim shirts nowadays, coordination examples, and recommended items!

Points for choosing a denim shirt 1Understanding the difference between fabrics

Denim shirts generally refer to indigo blue shirts in general. However, to be precise, “denim,” “chambray,” and “dungaree” are different fabrics. If you choose an item with these three differences in mind, you will be able to incorporate it more excellently into your coordination. If you want to know the characteristics of each, check out the detailed explanation in the gallery.

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(1) Denim fabric: A twill fabric with colored threads (indigo) in the warp and white threads in the weft*. It originated as a campus fabric used for tents and ship sails, and is used for common jeans and trucker jackets. Aging, in which the indigo warp threads fade and the white threads hidden underneath become more noticeable, is one of the characteristics of denim. (*What is twill weave? Also called twill, it is a weave pattern in which the warp threads repeatedly pass under one weft thread after passing through two or three weft threads). Also, as twill weave is also known as diagonal weave, a diagonal weave pattern floats on the surface. Incidentally, the direction of twill weave also differs by brand and item: the denim used by Levi’s and Edwin is right twill, while that used by Lee is left twill.

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(2) Chambray: Plain weave with colored warp and white weft. ( What is plain weave? The simplest weaving method in which the warp and weft yarns are alternately raised and lowered. The pattern is symmetrical, sturdy, strong, and resistant to friction.) The color and texture of denim differ from those of denim because of the different weave. The characteristic feature of plain weave is the crisscrossed weave pattern that can be seen from the surface.

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(3) Dungaree: A twill fabric in which the warp is made of white threads (kinari) and the weft is made of colored threads (indigo). Because the use of warp and weft yarns is opposite to that of denim, the area where white yarns are visible increases compared to that of denim, giving it a brighter blue appearance.

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Points for choosing a denim shirt 2Be aware of the shirt design

Denim shirts are mainly based on three models: “Western shirt,” “work shirt,” and “dress shirt. In most cases, denim shirts are based on three models: ” western shirts,” “work shirts,” and “dress shirts. For western shirts, there are American casual brands and designer brands inspired by western style, and for dress shirts, there are brands specializing in shirts with many formal items. Check out the gallery for a detailed introduction to the characteristics and origins of each item.

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(1) Western shirt: This shirt is derived from the shirts worn by cowboys who inhabited the American West and is also known as a cowboy shirt. It is characterized by a yoke on the shoulders and upper back, and a design with snap buttons. Incidentally, the snap buttons were adopted to make it easier to put on and take off the buttons in case of emergencies such as falling from a horse.

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(2) Work shirt: As the name suggests, this shirt is designed with an emphasis on functionality to facilitate work, and often has pockets on both chests. It goes well with casual styles and gives a moderately manly, martial mood to the wearer.

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(3) Dress shirt: This shirt is tailored from a dress shirt pattern to be worn as an inner layer of a tied-up style or a tailored jacket. Can also be worn alone.

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Key Points for Choosing a Denim Shirt 3Figure out the silhouette that fits your coordinate

When wearing a denim shirt, choose a silhouette that matches your respective coordinate. For example, if you want to wear authentic items from classic American casual brands such as RRL and Levi’s, a perfect fit is recommended. On the other hand, brands such as Lemaire and Jil Sander have released many denim shirts with loose silhouettes and oversized shirts. There are no clear rules or theories, so choose according to your own style and taste.

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Here are some reasons to pay attention to denim shirts.