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The controversy of short sleeves for men
Traditionally, it has been repeated over and over again that short-sleeved shirts are not elegant for men. According to these same voices, it is appropriate, on the contrary, to wear long sleeves and, if necessary, roll them up. But is this rule as rigid as it seems?
Looking at the collections that appear on the men’s catwalks in London or New York, the feeling is that this custom has changed a lot. In fact, in practically all the spring/summer season shows the trend of short-sleeved shirts has been repeated for years.
What is also clear is that even its defenders agree that a short-sleeved shirt on a man is a casual garment. You have to select the right occasion and combination very well so that the result is stylish. That will be our objective in this article.
How to wear a short-sleeved shirt?
The size and how this garment adapts to the body is a question that often generates some doubts. In principle, the idea that a short-sleeved shirt is casual and comfortable leads one to think that one should choose loose models.
Paradoxically, this belief ends up causing the sleeve to end up covering part of the elbow and, therefore, making arm movement difficult. You must, therefore, choose a size whose sleeve is at the height of the biceps.
On the other hand, whether to wear it inside or outside the pants will depend on the style of shirt, the combination with the pants and shoes and the occasion.
Buttoned up?
Although it has recently become fashionable to wear short-sleeved shirts fully buttoned, wearing the collar button – and often a few more – open also looks great and will not detract from your style.
The most casual option would be to wear it completely loose, with a tank top underneath. It’s a hippie and summer style, do you dare?
When to wear a short-sleeved shirt?
Truly, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt is a formality that is not required. In addition, there is no doubt that it is a warmer garment and can be uncomfortable when temperatures rise.
On the contrary, if we think of a short-sleeved shirt, a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere comes to mind. It is precisely in those types of moments in which this garment will be ideal. As always, the occasion is the first criterion to take into account.
For example, a casual look with jeans, an original belt and sports shoes or sneakers is a classic combination that usually fits in a multitude of situations. And, in summer, with shorts and summer sneakers, a short-sleeved shirt can become your vacation uniform.
Wear a short-sleeved shirt to work
It is curious to know that, for a long time, only pilots and flight attendants wore short-sleeved shirts. Nowadays, there are many other professions in which the summer uniform includes this garment.Also in Latin America it is common to find it in almost any context.
However, the professional environment must be carefully considered when choosing a garment whose DNA includes informality. What image do we need to project? Our choice regarding the closet will also be in the answer we give to this question.
Short sleeve dress shirt
Wearing a short-sleeved shirt with a suit is, in principle, a risky option. Often, we tend to opt for a loose garment and fitting it with a jacket or blazer is not easy. Furthermore, we would be mixing casual and formal style, isn’t there a better possibility?
Equally complicated is the combination of short sleeves and a tie. We often see that it is an outfit for children, but for adults it is unusual. The bow tie or suspenders are accessories that will surely fit better on another occasion.
Linen is the exception
But if there is a short-sleeved shirt to wear that is capable of agreeing with critics and followers, it is, without a doubt, the linen shirt. In many Latin American countries, this traditional garment is a symbol of elegance and status and it is no wonder. The fabric and color make it an element with character that provides class and distinction.
Synonym of good weather
Although it may seem obvious, in everyone’s mind is the fact that wearing a short-sleeved shirt is synonymous with sun on your face, terrace and good weather. After how long the winter has been for many of us, wearing this garment will surely be accompanied by a smile.
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