Style A Shirt & Sweater…CORRECTLY! (As An Adult Man), by Real Men Real Style on YouTube. 9 min 54 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 54 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick your sweater first, then choose a shirt that suits its neckline. A crew neck sits high, so keep the shirt collar simple and neat underneath.
Wear a V-neck over a collared shirt so the collar and top buttons show in the V. This is the easiest formal-casual pairing.
Layer a cardigan over a button-down shirt and leave it unbuttoned or button the middle buttons only. The shirt collar frames the open neck.
Use a quarter zip over a collared shirt with the zip pulled down a little so the collar sits outside the sweater.
Wear a turtleneck as the base layer instead of a shirt, or under a jacket. Skip the collared shirt with it.
Try a sweater vest over an Oxford cloth button-down for a smart casual look. Keep the shirt sleeves rolled or long.
Choose an Oxford cloth button-down for casual layering and a dress shirt for dressier sweaters. Match the shirt's formality to the sweater.
Check that the collar sits flat and the sweater hem hits around your waist or hip. Fix any bunching before you leave.
Keep patterns to one piece and let the other stay solid. Match colors in the same family for a safe combination.
Tips and common mistakes
If the sweater is textured or patterned, wear a plain shirt underneath so the outfit does not clash.
A collar that is too wide or floppy looks messy under a crew neck, so choose a trim collar.
Match the formality: a dress shirt under a chunky casual sweater looks off, and a casual shirt under a fine dress sweater does too.
Tuck the shirt only when the sweater is short enough to show the waistband cleanly.
Questions
Can I wear a shirt under a crew neck sweater?
Yes, but keep the collar neat and simple. A crew neck sits high, so a trim button-down collar works better than a wide spread collar.
What shirt goes under a V-neck sweater?
A collared button-down or dress shirt works well. The V shape shows the collar and top buttons, which looks sharp.
Should a cardigan be buttoned over a shirt?
Either works. Leave it open for a relaxed look or button the middle buttons for a tidier finish.
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