Originally Published 7/28/2011
Nordstrom knows how to make a shirt. This particular model is a neck and sleeve dress shirt from their more fitted house brand Calibrate
The “trim fit” from Calibrate fits close and is only slightly larger through the body than an Express 1MX Fitted. Thanks to the hard to miss check yet smooth finish, you can wear this shirt with almost anything. For example:
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Just because your Dad had a bulky flannel checked shirt doesn’t mean you can’t wear this cleaned up version with a sharp suit. Keep the tie simple but go with a texture like wool or cotton. Since it’s a large pattern, your watch and shoes can bring some beef while still looking balanced. Try wingtips or brogues. Maybe a chronograph with some contrasting red accents.
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“Jeans Fridays” leaving you with no answers? Make sure the shirt is tailored precisely to your torso, put on a knit tie with some color, and grab your favorite pair of not quite dress shoes but not sneakers either. Feel free to roll up those sleeves too. As previously stated, you’ll be tucking it in.
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The bold pattern is a perfect addition to the poor man’s version of the summer suit. Almost white chinos and a pale blue blazer make for a versatile setup with colors that are both light but just different enough. A navy cotton blazer would work here to. The shirt anchors the outfit and the watch equipped with a cheap American Eagle Strap adds some more color. If you don’t like the idea of a black check shirt & brown shoes, black suede would look good here too.
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