Men's Dress Shirts

A properly fitting men’s dress shirt should feel tailored—not tight. The shoulder seams should sit right at the edge of your shoulders, and you should be able to move your arms comfortably without pulling. The collar should close easily without squeezing, and the sleeves should hit just at the wrist bone.

Formal shirts for men are typically made with stiffer collars, structured cuffs, and a sleeker, smoother fabric—ideal for suits, tuxedos, and professional events. Casual dress shirts often come in more relaxed fits, softer fabrics, and sometimes patterns, making them easier to wear untucked or with jeans. If you’re shopping for men’s dress shirts for business or black-tie events, stick to classic white or light blue with a clean finish.

You can never—seriously, never—go wrong with a simple, well-fitted, clean white dress shirt, no matter the wedding or suit color. For a suit, go with a standard white button-up, and for a tuxedo, choose a French cuff shirt or a tuxedo shirt.

Depending on the dress code, suit style, season, and your personal style, it can be fun and easy to change up the look of your dress shirt for a wedding.