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THE SHIRT GUIDE
“The shirt is simple. Knowing which one to wear is an art.”
Choosing the right shirt is about occasion, style and personality. The right choice sets the tone.
This is the Oscar Jacobsons shirt guide, from the classic button down to the more dressed cutaway collar, from the everyday single cuff to the French cuff for evening occasions.
COLOUR
The White Shirt
The natural starting point of the wardrobe. Clean, elegant and just as suited to a suit as it is to a pair of dark trousers.
The Light Blue Shirt
A little softer than white, but just as versatile. A natural companion to navy, grey and brown.
The Striped Shirt
An easy way to add personality. Wear it with a suit for a more classic expression, or with chinos for a more relaxed look.
Oxford
More texture, more relaxed in feel. Especially well suited to a button-down collar.
Linen
When the temperature rises and the formality softens. Wear it open at the collar, with relaxed trousers or under a softer blazer.
THE COLLAR
Button down - a Relaxed Classic
The button-down collar has roots in American sportswear and has become a natural part of the modern wardrobe. It gives the shirt a more relaxed expression than a traditional dress shirt and works just as well with chinos and jeans as it does under a softer blazer.
Wear it with: Chinos, jeans, overshirts and relaxed tailoring. Excellent without a tie.
Style: Relaxed. Classic. Natural.
Cutaway - a More Dressed Expression
The cutaway collar is defined by its wider spread and gives the shirt a more elegant and defined expression. It works with or without a tie and is particularly well balanced with a tailored blazer or suit. Today, Oscar Jacobson uses the cutaway as a key collar in its business shirt range.
Wear it with: Suits and blazers, with or without a tie. When worn with a tie, it works particularly well with a medium or wider tie knot.
Style: Elegant. Tailored. Modern.
THE CUFF
Single Cuff - for Every Day
The single cuff is the shirt’s most versatile option. It fastens with a sewn-on button and is a practical, clean, natural choice for work and everyday wear.
Wear it with: Office dressing, suits or blazers, travel and more dressed-up everyday occasions.
Style: Discreet. Functional. Timeless.
French Cuff - for a Special Occasion
The French cuff is fastened with cufflinks and gives the shirt a more formal expression. A natural choice when the suit is worn for more important evening occasions.
Wear it with: Dinner, weddings, parties and other occasions where you want to dress up.
Style: Elegant. Formal. Personal.
THE CUFFLINKS
The small detail that makes a difference. A cufflink does not need to be loud. On the contrary, it is often the most understated details that feel the most elegant.
For work: Discreet cufflinks in metal.
For dinner: Classic silver or gold-coloured styles.
For parties: There is room for more personality here, through colour, texture or a refined detail.
Think of the cufflinks as part of the whole, not as a piece of jewellery that needs to take centre stage.
Choose the Right Shirt
You do not need many shirts. You need the right shirts for the right occasions. With a few well-chosen styles, you can go a long way, from working days and business casual to dinner, weddings and more formal occasions.
White Cut Away
The most useful shirt in the wardrobe. Wear it with a suit, blazer or dressed trousers, with or without a tie. With a single cuff, it works just as well at the office as it does for more dressed everyday occasions. With a French cuff, it becomes a more formal choice for dinner, weddings and parties.
Light Blue Cut Away
A softer alternative to the white shirt, but just as natural in a business wardrobe. Wear it with navy, grey or brown, preferably with a suit or blazer. A classic combination for work, meetings and occasions where you want to look well dressed without feeling too formal.
Button Down
A more relaxed choice with a classic feel. The button-down shirt works particularly well with chinos, jeans, overshirts, and softer blazers. Wear it without a tie for a relaxed yet well-dressed expression.
Oxford Button Down
For everyday wear, weekends and more relaxed tailoring. The Oxford fabric adds texture and a more casual feel, while still making it easy to wear with a blazer, chinos, or denim. A natural choice when the outfit should feel understated but considered.
Striped Shirt
An easy way to add variation and personality. Wear it with a suit for a more classic expression or with chinos for a more relaxed style. The striped shirt works particularly well when you want the shirt to stand out a little, without becoming too prominent.
French Cuff
For occasions where the shirt takes on a more formal role. The French cuff is worn with cufflinks and is suited to dinner, weddings, parties, and a tuxedo. Here, the full look matters: keep the shirt clean and let the details do the work.
