5 Days, 5 Ways: The Tattersall Shirt
If there’s a part of your wardrobe worth bulking up, it’s your tailored shirt options. You can wear the same khakis for 3 days straight and potentially have it go unnoticed, but the same cannot be said for your favorite OCBD. A few colorful solid options are a smart choice, but to really add visual interest to your work wardrobe, a few patterned shirts are worth the investment. Our first choice? A blue tattersall.
So what makes tattersall differ from your standard plaid shirt? Tattersall has regular, evenly spaced lines that run vertically and horizontally, resulting in a repeating square pattern. Very clean and geometric, tattersall is a great way to introduce visual interest to your work wardrobe.
THE TATTERSALL SHIRT: BONOBOS, $98
Tattersall is the perfect print to add just a little spice to your favorite work shirt.
MONDAY
Suit:Â Suit Supply, $639Â | Tie:Â The Tie Bar, $19 |Â Shoes:Â Massimo Matteo, $159
Socks:Â Pair of Thieves, $10Â |Â Bag:Â Jack Spade, $378
Wear it well:Â Bust through the Monday blues with pops of bright red.
TUESDAY
Trousers: Sid Mashburn, $295 | Coat: J.Crew, $198 | Pomade: Railcar, $18
Jacket: Spellbound, $359 | Boots:Â Alden x Context, $595Â |Â Belt:Â Steven Alan, $59
Wear it well:Â Don’t be afraid to throw another pattern into the mix – just make sure you change the scale, like the large windowpane on the pants above.
WEDNESDAY
Chinos: Gant Rugger, $165 | Sweater: Everlane, $68 | Shoes: Common Projects, $530
Glasses:Â Steven Alan Optical, $225Â | Â Fragrance: D.S. & Durga, $155
Wear it well:Â Break out your bright, spring chinos early by pairing them with a neutral sweater and boots.
THURSDAY
Pants: Carhartt WIP, $59Â | Sweatshirt: Wood Wood, $152Â |Â Cap:Â Whistles, $95
Sneakers:Â Acne Studios, $370Â |Â Glasses:Â Warby Parker, $145
Wear it well:Â Bring your favorite work shirt into the weekend with a graphic sweatshirt and slim pants.
FRIDAY
Jeans:Â Norman Porter, $250Â | Jacket: A.P.C., $515Â |Â Socks:Â Ace & Everett, $26
Sweater:Â Brooks Brothers, $60Â |Â Shoes:Â Want les Essentiels, $495
Wear it well:Â Compliment an all blue tattersall with a bright orange sweater and socks.
Tell Us,
What is your go-to work shirt pattern?
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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Gabi Meyers went from Team SG's first-ever intern to a trusted fashion editor and stylist. She currently lives in Chicago with a very cute dog.