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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Peter Bevan

The definitive guide to men’s shirts: 19 of the best for every occasion

Harry Styles walks outdoors in an oversized white shirt, sunglasses, and cap
Leading by example: Harry Styles makes a case for the relaxed white shirt. Photograph: XNY/Star Max/GC Images/Getty

The photo above stopped me mid-scroll: Harry Styles, before his 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, dressed in a big white shirt and smart tailored trousers. After a summer spent parked in front of three fans with ice packs on rotation, when wearing actual clothes felt like punishment, here was proof that normal service had resumed.

So, now the rain’s back and autumn’s creeping in, it’s time to follow Harry’s lead and reintroduce some structure to your wardrobe: coats, knitwear, tailoring, all the pieces that make you look forward to getting dressed in the morning. One staple that’s long overdue a comeback? Shirts.

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