SHIRTS

Buttondown shirts are worn with sporty jackets and can be worn without a tie.Straight collar is the most versatile collar because it can be worn with suits sports jackets and can be worn without a tie.Spread collar is considered dressier because the points of the collar are a little wider apart This collar must be worn with a tie to fill in the gap

Tab
It gets its name from the tab that connects the collar points behind the knot of the tie This type of collar should be worn with a tie

White Contrast
A white collar is named so because it is in contrast with the patterned or colored fabric of the rest of the shirt

Band
Although this type of collar which is really a shirt without a collar is sometimes worn as casual and formal it is best reserved for casual wear

Dress shirts should be made of fine cotton because it not only looks dressier than regular cotton and other fabrics but it also feels more comfortable against your skin Cotton shirts mixed with synthetics breathe less and lack vividness of color

Not all cottons are alike and the quality of the cotton determines how dressy the shirt appears the finer the cotton the dressier the shirt The drawback of cotton is that it wrinkles easily yet for those who travel a lot synthetic blends offer the benefit of easy care If you do choose a synthetic blend choose a blend that has more than fifty percent cotton

For formal and business wear the white shirt remains classic Although shirts in solid colors are suitable for business wear bright colors are not traditionally as dressy as blue and white As the color and print grow bolder the shirt becomes more casual

So many guys have no idea how to dress so kudos to you for taking the initiative Being shy can be tough but you can get yourself out of your shell a bit simply by dressing confidently.You are 100% correct about everything fashionable not working for everyone I dont think you should go down the trendy route per say Go for classic cuts that flatter your body type Some basics you should start with a pair of darkwash straightleg jeans a pair of black dress pants tan dress pants dark colored buttonup shirts a nice fitted sweater NO not the tight turtleneck onesopt for a looser version and some everyday shoes like brown dress boots

When you walk into a store look around before you do anything else If you look at clothes and think these arent for me then move on American eagle is a great store for basics that are a little more casual They have nice khaki pants and jeans and a few fun buttons up shirts Express Mens is another store I recommend There you will find dressier stuff like black and tan dress pants and some dressier tops.Dont be afraid to ask sales people for helpthats their job and you will probably save them the boredom of standing around with nothing to do First look around the entire store If you find something you might like try it on or ask a sales person if they think it would work well for you and what to wear with it They will be glad to help I promise

And the most important rule is to try everything on Make sure that it fits properly before you buy it ask a trusted friend or a salesperson.For basic everyday wear I always love guys in nice fitting jeans not too short or too tight and something with a dark wash Steer clear of really light wash Levis They are not flattering on anyone For dressier pants a nice khaki pant is always good For these it is worth it to spend a little money because you will get more wear out of them So they should fit really well

You can actually find nice ones at the gap or mens express For casualwear t shirts are always good Im a fan of the ones that have a bit of a vintage feel Just make sure that the shirt is fitted Most guys buy shirts way too big and the end result is that they look sloppy It shouldnt be ridiculously skintight but it should lay against the skin a bit For dressier shirts I LOVE express for men I promise they arent paying me to tell you this but that store is great for guys

They have really nice button up shirts for $25 and they fit really well because they have a bit of stretch in them They have so many different colors Do yourself a favor and stay away from pink and purple Not many guys can pull it off and its too tricky Go for a blue shirt to match your eyes Probably any darker color would go well with your hairdark green burgundy etc