This article was co-authored by Paul Julch, MA and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Paul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Dress shirts aren’t just for fancy events—they can also be the bread and butter of your everyday looks. With all the different options and dress shirt combinations, it can be a tall order to nail down the perfect outfit. No need to worry! Take a peek at this list for some tips and suggestions to help you navigate the world of dress shirts.
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QuestionAre you supposed to wear a shirt under a dress shirt?Paul Julch, MAPaul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.
Personal Wardrobe Stylist & SpeakerYou can if you want! If you want to do a more casual look with an untucked dress shirt, wear a T-shirt underneath to make the dress shirt a little shirt jacket. -
QuestionCan you wear a dress shirt casually?Paul Julch, MAPaul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.
Personal Wardrobe Stylist & SpeakerAbsolutely. Untuck your dress shirt, have it unbuttoned, or wear a T-shirt underneath it to rock the casual look. -
QuestionDoes tucking your shirt in make you look thinner?Paul Julch, MAPaul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.
Personal Wardrobe Stylist & SpeakerIn general, tucked-in dress shirts are more flattering because they show off your waist.
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About This Article
Dress shirts are super versatile, and you can dress them up or down depending on what look you're going for. A tucked-in dress shirt always looks more polished, so it's a good look for dressier events. Leaving your shirt untucked is great when you want to look more laid back and casual. To look even more casual, you can unbutton the top 2 or 3 buttons on your shirt. You also have a lot of options when it comes to the pants you wear with your dress shirts. Slacks and dress pants will obviously make you look polished and put together, while jeans will give you a casual weekend vibe. Shorts also look great with dress shirts during the warmer months. For tips on how to shop for dress shirts, like what fits and colors work best, check out the full article below!