When should you wear a short-sleeve shirt?

For most men, wearing a shirt is second nature. A shirt is usually the foundation of a business or casual look. Still, not all shirts are created equal. The best shirt to wear depends on the occasion. You might ask yourself: should I wear it tucked in or untucked? Which fit suits my build best? When should I choose a long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirt? Here are a few tips on when and how to wear a short-sleeve shirt.

By Pascal·05-21-2026·Calculate reading time
When should you wear a short-sleeve shirt?
A short-sleeve shirt calls for the right moment. Discover when to wear it, which fit suits you best, and how to look sharp and stylish.

During this season, when the sun is shining nicely, we like to wear polos, t-shirts, but also the short-sleeved shirt. The nice thing about a short-sleeved shirt is that it can look dressed up when it's not a jacket-and-tie occasion. A short-sleeved shirt is perfectly fine for a party, on the terrace, and it's nice and cool at higher temperatures.

NO, that's not done! If you wear a suit or blazer, then in most cases that's in situations where you have to look presentable. When wearing a suit, it's important that the cuffs of a shirt stick out from under the blazer sleeves. Bare wrists sticking out from under a suit or blazer give a shabby impression, and that's something you definitely don't want when you have to look presentable. Is it very warm? Then wear a cotton long-sleeved linen shirt. This keeps you feeling fresh for longer.

If the suit and/or blazer isn't needed, then you can opt for a short-sleeved shirt. Short sleeves are especially suitable when you're dressed casually or when it's very warm. For business situations, you can choose a smart short-sleeved shirt in a fine cotton quality with a firm collar. In that case, don't go for a print that's too busy, but for a plain shirt or a shirt with a subtle print, think for example of a thin stripe. In your free time you can go all out with a casual short-sleeved shirt with a busy.

You can go for an all-over print, Hawaii, flowers, fruit, the choice is yours, but then keep the trousers or bermuda shorts simple. A plain chino, jeans or shorts is then always good. If you choose a plain short-sleeved shirt in a fresh cotton or extra cool in a linen shirt, then your trousers or bermuda shorts can of course be in a fun colour or print. If you go for the short-sleeved linen shirt, then you go for creases, but that comes with linen. Are you going for the really trendy casual look? Then you wear the short-sleeved shirt over your trousers or bermuda shorts. Finish off your outfit with trendy sneakers, boots or a loafer.

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