Plus, mixing textures lends a richness to your outfit that’s hard to achieve otherwise. If the color and texture are too similar, your shirt will get lost. While the colors are similar, there’s enough difference to stand out. The key to making this look pop is to differentiate your textures.įor instance, the heavier texture in this Apposta shirt contrasts with the fabric of my suit. Here’s a crispy combo-the blue suit and dark blue shirt. It’s a timeless look, so if you’re thinking about building a collection of shirts for your wardrobe, white is the best place to start. For me, that means yellow silk floral patterned tie. The blue suit and white shirt combination creates a blank canvas for you to add an accessory to showcase your personality. A slim black tie lends a modern edge with a hint of formality.īut it doesn’t have to be all serious. Tie colors like red and burgundy suggest power, so they’re a great choice for the office. This combination leaves a ton of room for you to add in your personal flair. The blue and white color combo is as classic as you can go. Knowing these shirts were well worth the investment, I picked up a few that would compliment my blue suits. But Apposta has applied my home measurements accurately, and the sleeves fit properly. I’ve always known that my left arm was slightly longer than my right, and most shirts show this (it’s not enough for anyone by myself to notice, thankfully). I picked up a few more shirts for this article (my first time, Taylor was our lucky Apposta model last time), and I’m really impressed with the fit.

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