14 best mens dress shirts for the office and beyond, per experts

Whether you look at a men’s fashion magazine from 2026 or 1953, you’re sure to find a men’s dress shirt.They’re traditional, transcendent of any style era and come in a Rolodex of options.Pairing well with your best pair of dress pants, the finest, polished tops will have that standard silhouette — a collar (though there are many; more on that below), button detailing and a sleek, comfortable material.“Fit and proportion are the most important factors; a classic dress shirt should follow the shape of the body and should be trim without being tight,” Justin Berkowitz, seven-year men’s fashion director at Bloomingdale’s, told the New York Post.

“A good rule of thumb is that if there’s a bunch of extra fabric billowing out at the waist when you tuck it in, it’s too big; if the placket and buttons pull at the chest or belly when it’s closed, it’s too tight.”Berkowitz answers more FAQs about men’s dress shirts below, along with our edit of the 14 best styles to choose from.The other element to focus on is the collar shape and size.“The shirt collar should be proportional to jacket lapels,” Berkowitz adds.

“Slimmer and smaller collared shirts should be worn with jackets with a narrower lapel, and the reverse for larger collars to wider lapels.”Quince is known for their luxe fabric choices, and this dress shirt is no different.The organic cotton has a high yarn count and feels so cozy as it rubs against the skin.

Plus, the top is wrinkle-resistant and antimicrobial.Size: S-XXL | Material: 98% organic cotton 2% lycraAs recommended by Berkowitz, Eton has phenomenal dress shirts.Namely, its Signature Twill Shirt is worth every penny, much ado to its single-cuff design, wrinkle-free fabric and structured fit.

Not to mention, it pairs well with one of the best ties we rounded up.Size: XS-XXL | Material: 100% cottonAdd some personality to your wardrobe with a subtle check pattern.This design — available in trim fit and standard...