Yahoo Lifestyle 30 Denim Shirts That Can Be Worn With Just About Anything
- 1/31
30 Denim Shirts That Can Be Worn With Just About Anything
ISN'T DENIM amazing? It was initially created as a durable fabric that can hold up after a long day at the factory or ranch. Denim's unique layering process also creates beautiful fading textures, and it's rendered in mostly blue and dark colors to hide stains. Yet denim blues, especially when indigo is used, are so universally appealing that they can be styled with almost anything. No wonder jeans have become the most popular pants in the world.
Denim shirts for men however are much less appreciated, despite possessing all the same properties that make jeans so beloved. We’re here to correct that oversight and give denim shirts some love. Denim shirts are the ultimate go-to button-down shirt for guys to fall back on for an easy-to-layer, easy-to-style fit. Denim shirts can also help you pull off bolder pieces like a paisley blazer or patchwork spring pants. And a reliable denim shirt can even be worn with running shorts, tuxedo pants, and just about anything in between.
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Let’s break down the denim shirt a bit before we get into the list. There are four categories of denim shirts plus an open-ended fifth category for the exciting leftovers that don’t quite fit in with the others:
The Oxford Style: This is a traditional button-down Oxford shirt that usually, but not always, has a chest pocket and button-down collar.The Western Style: This has snap buttons that are usually pearl but can be anything from black onyx to turquoise. It should have a pointed collar, yolk details on the front and back shoulder, and double chest pockets with snap button flaps. A detail to look for is that you want two or three snaps on each cuff and maybe one more on the wrist.
The Work Shirt: This is a traditional American-style work shirt that has two chest pockets. The left pocket will usually feature a pencil sleeve. The collar may have a tab, and bonus points if it does. These are traditionally cut a bit longer in the body but you don’t see that very often for styling purposes.
The Tailored Shirt: This is definitely the least common category because it is a bit counter-intuitive to make a tailored dress shirt but they look great. They have a spread collar, preferably a French placket, and are slim-cut.
The Wild Card: Designers are doing some exciting things with denim shirts these days and some of them just don’t fit into one of the above categories. We still love them all the same.
Ahead are the 30 best denim shirts for men that will go with just about everything.
Courtesy of Retailer - 2/31
Barstow Western Denim Shirt
Levi's
amazon.com
$41.65
Countless menswear brands make denim western shirts, but there is just something so perfect about the Levi's Barstow button-up. Maybe it comes from the fact that Levi's invented denim so it just feels like they have the authority to say "this is thee denim shirt." We don't disagree.
amazon.com - 3/31
Classic-Fit Denim Shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
saksfifthavenue.com
$98.50
Ralph Lauren, the man, has always intermingled denim and formalwear with a masterful touch. So his oxford style denim shirt is the ultimate way to match denim with elevated clothing. You can wear it with a suit and tie or throw it over your tank with a bathing suit for a day at the beach. It anchors any outfit.
saksfifthavenue.com - 4/31
Italian Two Pocket Utility Long Sleeve Shirt
Todd Snyder
toddsnyder.com
$198.00
Todd Snyder has perfected the denim work shirt for this look. Pair it with any chino, over a plain white tee, and your favorite sneakers, and you're good to go.
toddsnyder.com - 5/31
Relaxed Denim Shirt Jacket
Abercrombie
abercrombie.com
$64.00
Abercrombie made a no frills, light blue denim button down shirt that's so simple, it's perfect. Try to come up with something that you couldn't wear this shirt with.. we'll wait.
abercrombie.com - 6/31
Denim One Pocket Shirt
Buck Mason
buckmason.com
$128.00
Dyed just right, this slim-fit, Oxford-inspired button down denim shirt can be dressed up or down—however you wish. From the back, a box pleat elevated the whole fit for an office look. And since it’s washed for a lived-in facade, it’s casual enough for your Sunday fits.
buckmason.com - 7/31
Midweight Denim Workshirt
J.Crew
jcrew.com
$89.50
J.Crew went with a little thicker denim on this oxford-style shirt. The extra heft feels like a good pair of jeans.
jcrew.com - 8/31
Bone Button Western Shirt
Flint and Tinder
huckberry.com
$158.00
Getting the buttons right on a snap button western shirt is crucial. Flint and Tinder understood the assignment, starting with great fasteners and building a fundamental western shirt around them.
huckberry.com - 9/31
The Western Shirt
Taylor Stitch
taylorstitch.com
$125.00
The pointed flap pockets on this western shirt from Taylor Stitch are angled inward for a unique twist on the classic design. The white pearl buttons are a great finishing touch.
taylorstitch.com - 10/31
Regular Fit Snap Shirt
Wrangler
amazon.com
$26.52
If there is a brand that can rival Levi's for claim to the Western Shirt Throne, it's Wrangler. Their signature "W" stitching on the chest pockets is just as much a part of the western shirt blueprint as the snap buttons.
amazon.com - 11/31
Denim Shirt
Billy Reid
huckberry.com
$198.00
Billy Reid put a workwear spin on the western shirt by using solid brass hardware. It's a little heavier, and cost more, but it will age perfectly as the fabric grows a fine patina around it.
huckberry.com - 12/31
The Western Denim Shirt
Banana Republic
bananarepublic.gap.com
$90.00
BP’s take on an old-fashioned denim ranch shirt, which is softer yet burlier, is great for anything from outdoor adventure to commute. You'll usually find them at country concerts and line dancing nights at your local honkey tonk.
bananarepublic.gap.com - 13/31
Regent Regular Fit Japanese Stretch Denim Shirt
Brooks Brothers
brooksbrothers.com
$59.99
This oxford style denim shirt from Brooks Brothers has a bit of stretch in it for extra comfort and mobility.
brooksbrothers.com - 14/31
Long Sleeve Value Denim Shirt
Port and Company
amazon.com
$21.24
Port and Company made a simple, all-purpose denim shirt at an affordable price. Putting "value" in the title is an understatement with the amount of use you can get out of this shirt.
amazon.com - 15/31
Lined Teton Denim Shirt
Orvis
orvis.com
$129.00
This workwear style denim shirt from Orvis has a fleece lining for extra warmth through the winter. The rivet buttons, like you would find on the waist of most jeans, are a nice little detail.
orvis.com - 16/31
1912 Heritage Lined Shirt Jacket
L.L. Bean
llbean.com
$119.00
L.L. Bean winterized the denim work shirt by putting a fleece lining in it. It also doubles as a light jacket for fall and spring.
llbean.com - 17/31
Denim Perfect Long-Sleeve Shirt
Madewell
madewell.com
$79.50
This is a slimmer fit and cut a bit higher in the waist than most oxford-style dress shirts for a casual look. I.e., it's meant to be worn untucked.
madewell.com - 18/31
Denim Short Sleeve Shirt
Express
express.com
$78.00
Jeans shirt isn’t exclusive to the long-sleeve button-downs. Express has a short-sleeve take, available in several washed, for all your summer denim fits, allowing you to look rugged and feel cool at the same time.
express.com - 19/31
Asbury Denim Workshirt
Outerknown
outerknown.com
$248.00
Outerknown is known for high-quality classics. They built a prototypical denim work shirt to the highest standard here that'll only get better with age.
outerknown.com - 20/31
Rio Denim Shirt
Mavi
mavi.com
$88.00
Mavi updated the western shirt design by cutting it into a slimmer, more tailored fit. They also swapped out the pearl snaps for these cool nail head buttons.
mavi.com - 21/31
Hemp Denim Overshirt
Bonobos
bonobos.com
$129.00
Bonobos’ denim shirt is rendered in the form of a chore coat to function as both a solo layer or a shacket. But the best part about it is its cotton-hemp blend which is breathable and durable.
bonobos.com - 22/31
Denim Shirt
Frame
frame-store.com
$248.00
Can’t talk about denim without mentioning Frame, and the jeans master churns out this no-frills but all-vibe denim button-down that looks sophisticated yet laidback. With a little texture and contrast, it’s perfect for dressing up without looking bored.
frame-store.com - 23/31
The Denim Shirt
Asket
asket.com
$165.00
The fit and the stripped-down style make it a rather reliable dress shirt——the only difference is that it’s much sturdier and softer. Pair it with your best office trousers and it’ll really come alive.
asket.com - 24/31
Custom Waistcoats
Suitsupply
suitsupply.com
$129.00
Made of lustrous yet breathable Egyptian cotton denim, this jeans shirt ditches the ruggedness and instead lets you dress it really down with a casual hue and slim fit, while also keeping your fit smart.
suitsupply.com - 25/31
Denim Sport Shirt
Brunello Cucinelli
neimanmarcus.com
$545.00
Cucinelli takes the denim shirt to a whole 'nother level of simplistically cool with this tailored option. Think: cutaway collar, smooth chest with no pockets, and perfectly trimmed lines. It's the Don Draper of denim shirts.
neimanmarcus.com - 26/31
Garment Dyed Work Jacket in Recycled Denim
Alex Mill
alexmill.com
$195.00
This work style shirt from Alex Mill is constructed from a fabric made of recycled denim. To get a uniform look, the shirt is garment-dyed after for a brilliant blue finish.
alexmill.com - 27/31
Hudson & Perry Shirt
DL1961
dl1961.com
$188.00
The oversized chest pocket sets this oxford-style denim shirt from the pack. DL used heavier-weight denim which really accentuates the pleated cuffs on the wrist.
dl1961.com - 28/31
Timi Denim Shirt
Manaaki
mrporter.com
$325.00
The sandy off-white denim used for this shirt is really unique. Even more unique is Manaaki's signature overlapping, inverted pocket design on the chest.
mrporter.com - 29/31
Elias Shirt Jacket
AG Jeans
agjeans.com
$148.00
This denim work shirt from AG has the look of a denim jacket hybrid with rivet buttons. Sometimes there is no substitute for black denim.
agjeans.com - 30/31
Sawtooth Denim Snap-Up Western Shirt
Lucky Brand
nordstrom.com
$99.00
The sawtooth-style pocket on western shirts goes back at least to the 1950s. It is more common in vintage denim shirts, but you can still find some online if you look hard enough, like this one from Lucky.
nordstrom.com - 31/31
Paint Splatter Raw Hem Denim Button-Up
Hudson Jeans
nordstrom.com
$107.50
This single pocket option from Hudson Jeans is bleached, paint splattered and beaten up to give it an aged vintage feel.
nordstrom.com
