A Guide To Mens Tops

Now that men are getting more interested in style and fashion there are more styles of different tops around. This guide will help you to tell the wood from the trees and put together a wardrobe with different styles for each occasion.

T-Shirts

T-shirts have, over the years, become something of a mans bread and butter. But its important to get the right style of t-shirt in order to stay fashionable. A good staple t-shirt is a plain style with a v neckline, and maybe button detail. This style looks as good under a shirt as it does with jeans and you can mix it up with a whole range of styles.

Another option for casual wear is the graphic t-shirt; theyre great fun and feature everything from punchy jokes to your favourite retro cartoon characters. Just dont wear them for a night on the town (theyre fine for at the pub).

Polo Shirts

A polo shirt is a good alternative to a tee if youre going somewhere a little bit more formal! Get a variety of colours in this easy to wear style, as its truly versatile and perfect for a range of occasions. Theyre always good to have handy for impromptu situations that require a collar but arent formal enough for a shirt.

Youll find a wide variety of colours, styles and brands available when it comes to polo shirts its all about finding your personality and what suits you.

Shirts

Shirts should make up a reasonable percentage of a blokes wardrobe, but its easy to forget that there are plenty of styles out there. Plain shirts are good for smart days at the office, but should be reserved for that. There are too many interesting and fashionable styles out there to go plain for nights out.

Floral shirts are a great way to tap into this seasons trends, but arent for everyone. Make sure your shirts fit perfectly as it will make or break your look. Shirts shouldnt need to change much through the year, short of replacing ones that are past their best and updating them for fashion. Short sleeve shirts are a good idea on warm summer days, but long sleeve can still be worn.

Jumpers

A jumper can be the saviour of a cold day, whatever the month! Layering is always a good look (and a great tip to remember if youre a bigger bloke), so opt for a variety of jumpers in different styles.

Sports jumpers are great for relaxing, whilst a good v-neck jumper is incredibly versatile. Add to a t-shirt and jeans for a preppy, casual style or wear with a shirt and smart trousers for a relaxed office look thats both smart and stylish. Jumpers are a great way to add a bit of colour to your wardrobe, if youre worried about being too bright then wear with darker colours to get a toned down look.

Cardigans

Cardigans, like jumpers, are ideal for layering up your outfit. Cardigans are set to be a big menswear trend this season with the English Gent look being very popular. Chunky styles are good for cooler days, or make a good alternative to a coat on spring evenings. Thinner cardigans can look smart with the right outfit and are great for adding a little fashion to your look.