Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [5 Rules For Wearing Short-Sleeved Shirts](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1579) ![5 Rules For Wearing Short-Sleeved Shirts](https://media.slman.com/c_FQG5OMOlZFum7LoLBjjtvxz5Q=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2F3-looks-short-sleeve-shirts-thumb.gif) [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 13 July 2022 # 5 Rules For Wearing Short-Sleeved Shirts Done right, a short-sleeved shirt can be a stylish summer hero. A smarter, more versatile alternative to a t-shirt, here are five rules to make it work – plus, three looks we rate. All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 01 ## Avoid Loud Prints Neutrals are always a stylish choice, but if you’re after something with a bit more character, try a stripe or a monochrome colour scheme to keep things feeling smart but fun. 02 ## Don’t Be Tempted To Tuck-In If you only take one rule away from this, make it the following: untucked is always best. More relaxed and definitely more stylish, there are no exceptions. 03 ## Sizing Matters A boxy shape will keep the look fresh - a relaxed silhouette is much more on-trend. 04 ## …So Also Take The Bottoms Into Account If you’re styling your short-sleeved shirt with a swim short or straight legged trouser, stick to your true size. For a slimmer fit bottom, sizing up will balance out the proportions. 05 ## Play With Layering Wearing a short-sleeve shirt unbuttoned with a white tee underneath is very Tom Hardy. More casual, it can also break up louder prints or colour. ## Look 1 This look will serve you well all summer, taking you from work through to the weekend with ease. Add a summer tote for a functional and stylish touch. ![](https://media.slman.com/KPoyzS7RnBVPpKJIepMbY7005jg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Flook1-new.png) [100% Linen Blazer With Pockets, £99.95 (was £169), Massimo Dutti](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/100-linen-blazer-with-pockets-l02029400) | [Jersey-Panelled Organic Cotton-Piqué Shirt, £110, Mr.P](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fjersey-panelled-organic-cotton-pique-shirt%2F1647597276114048) | [Slim Fit Linen Trousers, £49.99, Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Ftrousers-linen%2Fslim-fit-linen-trousers_37000568.html) | [Forest Sunglasses, £140, Monokel Eyewear](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fbags-accessories%2Fproduct.monokel-eyewear-forest-sunglasses-orange.1073401001.html) | [Striped Cotton-Canvas Tote Bag, £385, Erdem](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ferdem%2Faccessories%2Ftotes%2Fstriped-cotton-canvas-tote-bag%2F38063312419215373porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ferdem%2Faccessories%2Ftotes%2Fstriped-cotton-canvas-tote-bag%2F38063312419215373) | [Helio Cotton-Canvas Espadrilles, £90, Frescobol Carioca](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FFrescobol-Carioca-Helio-cotton-canvas-espadrilles-1475579) ## Look 2 Want to nail that off-duty vibe? This one’s for you. A cap and sweatshirt bring the look bang up to date. ![](https://media.slman.com/bOge3jBgsaVbViwiEQtZPmNZsEY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Flook2-new.png) [Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper, £395, Sirplus](https://sirplus.co.uk/products/navy-cashmere-crew-neck-jumper?_pos=1&_sid=39d1f655b&_ss=r) | [Valbonne-Che Contrast Cuff Cuban Collar Shirt, £90, Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fstyle%2Fst156622%2Fc04834%23c04834) | [Westford Tank Top, £21 (was £35), A Day's March ](https://www.adaysmarch.com/uk/men/westford-tank-top-white)| [Check Linen Suit Trousers, £49.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/check-linen-suit-trousers-p00029402.html) | [Heritage Cap, £35, David Gandy](https://www.davidgandywellwear.com/mens-heritage-cap-navy/13254279.html) | [Minimalist Lace-Up Sneakers, £29.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/minimalist-lace-up-sneakers-p12230920.html) ## Look 3 This is how to do a print without going overboard. Just add Birkenstocks and a good pair of sunnies. ![](https://media.slman.com/td95ibV_hvTvMh669QubJi9_GR8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Flook-3-new1.png) [Intarsia Panel Polo Shirt, £125, Sirplus](https://sirplus.co.uk/products/navy-and-cream-intarsia-panel-polo-shirt) | [Linen & Cotton Bermuda Shorts, £24.95 (was £49.95), Massimo Dutti](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/linen-and-cotton-bermuda-shorts-l02902016) | [Square-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, £285, Bottega Veneta](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fbottega-veneta%2Faccessories%2Fsquare-frame%2Fsquare-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-sunglasses%2F22527730565970166) | [Arbor 18kt Gold-Vermeil Bracelet, £110, Miansai](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FMiansai-Arbor-18kt-gold-vermeil-bracelet-1455614) | [Arizona Oiled Leather, £95, Birkenstock](https://www.birkenstock.com/gb/arizona-oiled-leather/arizona-core-oiledleather-0-eva-u_449.html) --- ## Best Of The Rest ![Dogtown Vacation Shirt from Portuguese Flannel](https://media.slman.com/eJUcdS8Z6xBApH3edGDfX21IiBk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Fend-portuguese-flannel-dogtown-vacation-shirt.jpg) [#### Dogtown Vacation Shirt](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/portuguese-flannel-dogtown-vacation-shirt-ss220063-owh.html) ##### Portuguese Flannel £89 ![Travis Slim-Fit Camp-Collar Shirt from Orlebar Brown](https://media.slman.com/EDlB-fKtFN9V06dUKKzTYpy3PFI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Fmr-p-travis-slim-fit-camp-collar-cotton-and-lyocell-blend-shirt.jpg) [#### Travis Slim-Fit Camp-Collar Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Forlebar-brown%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Ftravis-slim-fit-camp-collar-cotton-and-lyocell-blend-shirt%2F42247633208983198) ##### Orlebar Brown £175 ![Poplin Camp Collar Shirt from Sunspel](https://media.slman.com/Yhl4UiJBnbAyIMhnlUHsZkB9rGA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Fsunspel-poplin-camp-collar-shirt.jpg) [#### Poplin Camp Collar Shirt](https://www.sunspel.com/uk/poplin-camp-collar-shirt-in-navy13.html) ##### Sunspel £145 ![Terry Striped-Cotton Shirt from Auralee](https://media.slman.com/OBxRssV_JicBd1WQi4_btlJQ3RI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Fauralee-terry-striped-cotton-shirt-matches.jpg) [#### Terry Striped-Cotton Shirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FAuralee-Terry-striped-cotton-shirt-1472410) ##### Auralee £360 ![Regular Fit Short Sleeve Linen Shirt from Massimo Dutti](https://media.slman.com/lktUK8y4LYfiEaHsTJ5np1OWWzI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Fmassimo-regular-fit-short-sleeve-linen-shirt.jpg) [#### Regular Fit Short Sleeve Linen Shirt](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/regular-fit-short-sleeve-linen-shirt-l00188478) ##### Massimo Dutti £49.95 ![Vacation Shirt from Sunspel](https://media.slman.com/uJ7f-CTW4t2pSv_qufBlFko7dbM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Fend-sunspel-vacation-shirt.jpg) [#### Vacation Shirt](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/sunspel-vacation-shirt-msht2046-buql.html) ##### Sunspel £145 ![Camp-Collar Embroidered Cotton-Poplin Shirt from Pourtuguese Flannel](https://media.slman.com/6VD_SmxBFVTDzDb_Fkp0nxXYP_U=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Fmr-p-camp-collar-embroidered-cotton-poplin-shirt.jpg) [#### Camp-Collar Embroidered Cotton-Poplin Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fportuguese-flannel%2Fclothing%2Fprinted-shirts%2Fcamp-collar-embroidered-cotton-poplin-shirt%2F13452677149900130) ##### Pourtuguese Flannel £95 ![Convertible-Collar Cotton-Seersucker Shirt from Alex Mill](https://media.slman.com/bbj1EUL4hTKBwPqsskZUUe64y6g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F07%2Falex-mill-convertible-collar-cotton-seersucker-shirt-mr-p.jpg) [#### Convertible-Collar Cotton-Seersucker Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Falex-mill%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fconvertible-collar-cotton-seersucker-shirt%2F43769801095701488) ##### Alex Mill £110 ![Jacquard Striped Shirt X Javier S. 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