Linen shirts for men: pros, cons and varieties of models

Men's linen shirts are considered timeless classics. It is difficult to find more adequate clothing for the summer, since the fabric itself adjusts for a light warm summer mood. Linen shirts have many advantages and several disadvantages that you need to be aware of before deciding to buy such a thing.

The name "shirt" itself has the Slavic roots "cut" and "rush", which meant "rough fabric" and "crush, break". In Russia, this concept has long been understood as rags - an outfit made of very coarse fabric. And linen shirts were one of the first of their kind - the most ancient of them were discovered by archaeologists in the tomb of the pharaohs, built by the Egyptians more than 5 thousand years ago.

Men's linen shirts have survived many centuries, changed outwardly, acquired decorative elements, lost them, but they always enjoyed constant respect and found a worthy place in the wardrobe of the stronger sex.

Shirts became part of the uniform only by the middle of the last century. In Russia, linen shirts have always been loved, a special attitude towards them has been preserved even now. The linen shirt, altered for dilapidation, served as the first diapers for babies. Such diapers, according to legend, protected the baby from evil forces and troubles.

Today, a shirt is part of an image both in a business style and in a casual, casual style.... With a linen shirt, you can create retro looks in the Russian style. This fabric is often chosen by fashion designers for sewing designer clothes.

Linen shirt for men - the clothes are unique, they can be kept in the closet for all occasions... And this is its main advantage. The clothes are equally well suited for business meetings, office work, creating urban bows with jeans of any style. It is pleasant to wear linen clothes even in the heat - they do not disturb heat transfer, promote free "breathing" of the skin, prevent profuse sweating. That is why linen is considered the optimal fabric for sewing clothes in Asia and the East, in Africa, where it is hot almost all year round.

Linen fabric well masks imperfections and visually corrects the figure, providing a high degree of comfort to the wearer... At the same time, it remains fashionable, stylish, elegant, emphasizing the status of its owner. The choice of color is not a problem today - there are both light and dark solutions.

Linen fabric has the following advantages:

• exceptional hypoallergenicity - it does not cause allergic reactions and local irritation;
• environmental friendliness and naturalness - linen shirts are 100% natural. No synthetic impurities are used in production;
• hygroscopicity - linen shirt easily absorbs any liquid and dries very quickly;
• natural antiseptic - it is believed that linen can partially neutralize unpleasant body odors such as sweat.

Today linen shirts are also versatile. With long sleeves, they help to create a strict and business image, with short ones - they contribute to light summer bows in an urban style and not only. With a hood, these shirts fit perfectly into a youth wardrobe.

Among the disadvantages of linen shirts, the following circumstances should be noted:

• the fabric wrinkles quickly and requires careful maintenance;
• when washing at a high temperature, the fabric immediately "shrinks";
• linen shirts are quite difficult to iron, it is almost impossible to smooth the thing without wetting the fabric;
• independent alteration of the model is almost impossible - when cutting flax, it behaves very capriciously. Its slices begin to crumble, they need special processing. Therefore, it is difficult to make a short-sleeved shirt out of a long-sleeved shirt at home.

There are quite a few types of men's linen shirts. Each has its own distinctive features.

It can be used in a business look with a suit or be an independent element of clothing worn out. This style looks most beneficial on men of athletic athletic build. When choosing such, you need to pay attention to the shoulder line - it should not be higher or lower, but strictly in size, otherwise the shirt will begin to unpleasantly "knit". Button line shouldn't look taut.

Ideal for wearing with a tie when creating a business look. At the same time, it goes well with a jacket, vest, leather jacket in everyday looks.

The model is suitable for men of any build and build. There are items of very large sizes in the rulers. It is permissible to wear both under dressing and outside with jeans. For this model, it is very important that the shirt does not look too baggy, and that the collar type matches the suit and the type of face of the wearer. Important! If you want to choose a thin and good linen shirt, pay attention to two aspects - the distance between the collar and the neck and the length.

One finger should pass between the neck with the collar, otherwise the thing will begin to "strangle" its owner, and the optimal length for wearing out is considered to be the length reaching the middle of the back trouser pocket.

The following reminder will help you choose the right collar:

• if the face is square with wide cheekbones, a classic collar of medium length is more suitable for a man;
• owners narrow and elongated faces, pointed features wide collars are more suitable.

The French collar has wide edges, generously pulled apart to the sides. With such a collar, a linen shirt is more suitable for wearing with a suit and tie tied in a massive knot. A stand-up collar is combined with a bow tie, this shirt is more suitable for evening looks. Butten-down collars are more suitable for an informal casual style with jeans. These are rather tight collars with long edges, the ends of which are attached to the shirt with buttons.

For wearing with a fitted jacket, linen shirts are more suitable, sewn not from thin, but from dense fabric.

If you choose a linen shirt with long sleeves, then experts recommend paying close attention to the cuffs. Their best position is considered to cover half of the watch dial. The cuffs can be French or buttoned. Linen is chosen as a material for a shirt by the best manufacturers who value their reputation and the quality of their clothes.

When choosing a linen shirt, it is very important to pay close attention to quality issues, since this determines how pleasant the item will be to wear and how long it will serve its owner. Immediately decide on the purchase budget, but remember that inexpensive items from little-known brands offer linen items that are not inferior in quality to branded items. That's why at the time of buying Hugo Boss or Lacoste, you pay not only for linen and tailoring, but also for a big and glorious name. By the way, Marks & Spencer, O'stin or Zara offer linen shirts just as well, although at times cheaper.

Take a close look at the stitches. They should be frequent and solid - there are up to 9 stitches per 1 centimeter in a good shirt. The threads must be twisted twice.It is not necessary to understand the sewing business at all, just look at the label.

The buttons should not be too thin. It's good if the manufacturer has taken care of the presence of an additional button on the cuff and a small spare on the collar. There should be no small folds on the cuff. If there are prints on the fabric, make sure that the pattern fits well on the sewing line of the sleeves and other details. Most likely, there will not be a complete "hit", but this should be strived for.

Store a linen shirt on a hanger, wash only in the “linen” mode at a low temperature, do not put in the same drum with dyes. Learn how to properly iron a linen thing - use a steamer for this or constantly spray the product with water.