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5 FORMAL SHIRT BRANDS

SUBMITTED BY:
ANUSHKA NARAYAN
ARITRA BAG
B.FTECH
SEMESTER 6
Different Components of Formal Shirt Which Has Been Taken
Into Consideration:
FIT:
The Classic Fit
The classic fit is likely what your father and grandfather
wore. It is characterized by a traditional tailoring
silhouette, allowing a comfortable fit with a boxier
shape, with plenty of fabric in the sleeves and the
body. It provides great mobility and features two pleats
on the back, usually located near the yoke. This is the
go-to choice for those with a more classic style who
favor comfort over fashion.

Slim Fit
Throughout history, young men have often tried to
differentiate their look from their parent’s generation. At
the same time, it has become socially acceptable to wear
a dress shirt without a jacket, and therefore the look and
fit of the shirt itself has become more important. While
a slim fit shirt is less comfortable and often more
constricting in your movement, it is a lot more
fashionable because it eliminates excess fabric. A slim fit
shirt typically has an accentuated back with darts and a
high armhole stance allowing for a shaped look that sits
closer to the body, without being skin tight.

Modern Fit
The modern fit falls in between the classic and the slim fit,
providing the best of both worlds when it comes to
comfort and style. A slightly tapered silhouette with the
waist sometimes in combination with small back darts
create a trimmer look than the classic fit that looks good
even without a jacket without sacrificing comfort. The
armholes are high, the sleeves have some room but are not
too wide, and the yoke extends to or just past the shoulder
bone.
Super Slim/Skinny Fit
This super slim or skinny fit is mostly popular with young
men who think that tighter is better. In practice, this fit is
usually characterized by lots of wrinkles, and unless you
have a very skinny body that justifies it, you should avoid
it altogether. Skintight shirts are not a flattering alternative
for anyone, and they restrict your range of movement
considerably. If you are interested in classic men’s style,
stay clear of this fit.

Shirt Style Details Explained

COLLAR OPTIONS:
A spread collar is by far the most popular contemporary model and a go-to choice for both
casual and classic shirts. The beauty of it relies in the versatility, working perfectly with or
without a tie, though when you do wear a tie it’s crucial to pick the right size knot to fit the
wider gap.
A button-down collar is an American, casual-cool classic shirt.
A classic collar is the timeless pointed collar that is “just right.” It avoids all extremes in that
it is neither too large, nor too small, nor is it too spread or too narrow. It offers the ideal tie
gap for small- to mid-size tie knots, and it is a timeless and necessary part of every classic
wardrobe.
A mandarin collar, standing collar, band collar or choker collar is a short unfolded stand-
up collar style on a shirt . The style derives its Western name from the mandarin bureaucrats
in Qing-era China that employed it as part of their uniform.

Shirt Cuff Styles:

FRENCH CUFFS
Traditionally, French cuffs are dressier and more formal, allowing men to sport one of the
quintessential pieces of jewelry in men’s style: cufflinks. Because this accessory makes a
personal statement and expresses the wearer’s style, French cuffs have become quite popular
in recent years, and they are not just reserved for formal shirts.
Barrel Cuffs
Barrel cuffs, on the other hand, are the everyday choice for most men and the most commonly
found alternative. With a variety of shapes and designs, ranging from faceted, rounded,
straight, etc. up to the number of buttons, barrel cuffs provide a wide range of choices to the
wearer, with a much more practical approach than their French counterparts.
Formal Shirt: 5 different Brands Comparison:
1. Fit:
Brands Different Fits
Louis Philippe i. Classic Fit
ii. Slim Fit
iii. Comfort Fit
iv. Regular Fit
v. Super Slim Fit
vi. Ultra Slim Fit

Park Avenue i. Slim Fit

ii. Super Slim Fit
iii. Regular Fit

Peter England i. Regular Fit

ii. Slim Fit
iii. Comfort Fit
iv. Super Slim Fit
v. Ultra Slim Fit

Arrow i. Slim Fit

ii. Regular Fit
iii. Skinny Fit
iv. Super Slim Fit

US Polo i. Regular Fit

ii. Slim Fit
2. Materials:
Brands Different Materials

Louis Philippe i. 100% Cotton

ii. 100% Premium Cotton
iii. 100% Linen
iv. 98% Cotton and 2% Spandex
v. 50% Cotton and 50% Tencel

Park Avenue i. 100% Cotton

ii. 100% Linen
iii. 80% Cotton and 20% Nylon
iv. 80% Cotton and 20% Polyester
v. 45% Cotton and 55% Linen

Peter England i. 100% Cotton

ii. 100% Linen
iii. 82% Polyester and 18% Viscose
iv. 60% Cotton and 40% Polyester
v. 100% Premium Cotton
vi. 55% Cotton and 45% Polyester

Arrow i. 100% Cotton

ii. 100% Linen
iii. 100% polyester
iv. 100% Silk
v. 60% Cotton and 40% Polyester

US Polo i. 100% Cotton

ii. 100% Linen
iii. 100% Polyester
3. Size:
Brands Different Sizes

Louis Philippe i. 38
ii. 39
iii. 40
iv. 42
v. 44
vi. 46
vii. 48
viii. 50
Park Avenue i. 28
ii. 29
iii. 40
iv. 42
v. 44
vi. 46
Peter England i. 36
ii. 38
iii. 39
iv. 40
v. 42
vi. 44
vii. 46
viii. 488
ix. 50
Arrow i. 38
ii. 39
iii. 40
iv. 42
v. 44
vi. 46
vii. 48
US Polo i. 38
ii. 39
iii. 40
iv. 42
v. 44
vi. 46
4. Style Elements:
Brands Different Collars

Louis Philippe i. 2 Piece Regular Collar

ii. Band Collar
iii. Button Down Collar
Park Avenue i. 2 Piece Regular Collar

Peter England i. 2 Piece Regular Collar

ii. Button Down Collar
iii. Band Collar

Arrow i. 2 Piece Regular Collar

ii. Spread Collar
iii. Forward Point Collar
iv. Button-Down Collar
v. Mandarin Collar

US Polo i. 2 Piece Regular Collar

ii. Spread Collar
iii. Forward Pointed Collar
iv. Button -Down Collar

Brands Different Cuffs

Louis Philippe i. Regular Cuff

ii. Double Cuff

Park Avenue i. Regular Cuff

Peter England i. Regular Cuff

ii. Double Cuff

Arrow i. Regular Cuff

ii. Rounded Cuff
iii. French Cuff
iv. Convertible Cuff
v. Barrel Cuff

US Polo i. Regular Cuff

ii. Mitered Cuff
iii. Barrel Cuff
iv. Rounded Cuff
v. Convertible Cuff
Brands Different Patterns

Louis Philippe i. Solid

ii. Textured
iii. Checked
iv. Stripe
v. Printed
vi. Patterned
vii. Jacquards
viii. Dots

Park Avenue i. Solid

ii. Checked
iii. Printed

Peter England i. Solid

ii. Textured
iii. Checked
iv. Stripe
v. Print
vi. Dots
Arrow i. Solid
ii. Texture
iii. Color blocked
iv. Checked
v. Jacquard
vi. Dobby
vii. Printed
viii. Heathered
ix. Striped
x. Patterned weave
US Polo i. Solid
ii. Checked
iii. Stripe
iv. Jacquard
v. Printed
vi. Dobby
vii. Patterned weave
5. Color:
Brands Different Colors

Louis Philippe Khaki, Blue, White, Green, Pink, Yellow, Navy, Gray, Black,
Crème, Black, Brown, Red, Orange, Beige, Silver, multi, Olive.

Park Avenue Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Blue, Green, Gray, Light Blue,
Light Violet, Light Red, Maroon, Orange, Pink, Red, White,
Yellow.

Peter England Blue, White, Purple, Green, Pink, Yellow, Navy, Gray, Black,
Crème, Black, Brown, Red, Orange, Beige, Silver, Peach, Multi.

Arrow Beige, White, Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Blue, Green, Gray, Light
Blue, Light Red, Maroon, Orange, Pink, Yellow

US Polo Maroon, Orange, Pink, Yellow, Beige, White, Black, Blue, Brown,
Dark Blue, Green, Gray, Light Blue, Light Red

6. Price:
Brands Different Prices

Louis Philippe 999 to 10499

Park Avenue 899 to 3699

Peter England 499 to 2999

Arrow 1199 to 8999

US Polo 1499 to 3999