An Ode To: The Oxford

In my humble opinion, a guy only really needs two shirts. One’s a t-shirt (we’ll get to that). The other’s an oxford. The oxford button-down is the epitome of versatility — it can be dressed up with a suit, or dressed down with a pair of chinos or jeans as evidenced by Paul Newman up there. Either way you wear it, it’s a staple of any guy’s wardrobe. Go for one in light blue, and one in white. Both should preferably be made of cotton —the shirts will breathe better. They’ll go with anything you own, and their classic colors mean that they’ll never go out of style and look damn good year round. In terms of fit, make sure the shirt fits close to the shoulders and stays slim throughout the body. The result will make your shoulders appear broader and your torso more muscular. In short, you’ll look handsome as hell, which is what we’re all going for, isn’t it?

To get you started:

J.Crew Factory Slim Oxford Shirt — $29.50

Uniqlo MEN’S OXFORD SLIM-FIT LONG SLEEVE SHIRT — $29.90

Everlane Slim Fit Oxford — $58