What dress shirts and pants are everyone wearing?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some recommendations for dress shirts and pants that are popular and reliable for a professional wardrobe:

Dress Shirts

1. Charles Tyrwhitt: Known for their non-iron extra slim shirts, they often have deals like 5 shirts for a reasonable price ($30-$50 range). Great fit and quality.
2. Brooks Brothers: A classic choice, especially during sales. Prices typically range from $80-$100.
3. Banana Republic: Offers three fits to choose from, ensuring a near-perfect fit. Shirts are priced around $80-$90.
4. TM Lewin: Another solid option, with shirts priced around $40.
5. Proper Cloth: Customizable shirts with a quick turnaround. They use a 12-question fit system to ensure a perfect fit.
6. Nordstrom: Carries a variety of solid brands for dress shirts.

Dress Pants

• Stick to versatile colors like navy, charcoal, and light grey. These can be easily mixed and matched with your shirts.
• Brands like Suit Supply are highly recommended for their quality and fit. Ensure the pants are tailored for a polished look.

Additional Tips

• Aim for a mix of white and light blue shirts, along with subtle patterns like discrete stripes or checks for variety.
• Fit is crucial. If the shirts or pants don’t fit perfectly off the rack, consider getting them tailored.
• You can get away with fewer pants than shirts since repeating pants is less noticeable.

With seven shirts and pants, you’ll have plenty of combinations to rotate through the week while maintaining a professional appearance.

Sources: Summer 2016 Shopping Guide for a Business Wardrobe, New To Formal Fashion? Start Here. PT1, New To Formal Fashion? Start Here. PT1, Initial shirt line-up for a new hire