The
Shirting

Essentials

Before we get into the individual shirts you should be buying this fall, allow us to suggest a simple checklist for the six types of shirting every man should have in his closet, no matter the season.

A pattern of stripes of varying widths on a white background. Usually in shades of gray or blue, these shirts mean business.

$250 by Thomas Pink

Trim stripes of primary colors against a white background. Often made of cotton oxford cloth (see right).

$195, by Hamilton 1883

Named after the university, it's no wonder this sturdy, basket weave cotton cloth has become such a preppy standby.

$59.50 at Rugby

A popular two-tone check (often a dark color paired with white) on a medium-weight woven fabric like cotton poplin.

$79.50 at Brooks Brothers

A hardy fabric consisting of warp (up/down) threads in one color, often indigo, and a white weft (left/right) thread.

$125 by Ralph Lauren

A soft cloth (often in a plaid, tartan pattern) made of loosely spun cotton or wool yarn favored by outdoorsy types.

$69.50 at J.Crew