The Oxford Shirt

The oxford shirt should need no introduction but, for those of you that aren’t familiar with it, it’s a traditional shirt that dates back to 19th century Scotland. It started off as something for the everyday man due to its strong fabric and comfortable fit, but it was later adopted by Ivy League students around the 1950s and became part of the, still prevalent, preppy style.

It’s not all polo and boat races, though, as the oxford shirt is a wardrobe staple that can easily be dressed down. As we see the lines between smart and casual blur more and more in menswear, the oxford shirt is becoming a key component in every man’s wardrobe and is vital if you’re to have a versatile bit of shirting. If you only get yourself one shirt from this list, let it be this one.

You can dress up this shirt in a number of ways, keeping things smart or casual depending on your mood. An everyday outfit that will serve you well in most seasons, is to combine a simple light blue shirt with some cotton joggers or trousers, making sure the shirt isn’t too.