Oxford shirts are a staple in every man’s closet. They are the perfect laid back commentary that says I really belong. They are a very comfortable way to make a statement and create a clean look. There is nothing crisper than a well-tailored oxford shirt. I was first introduced to the oxford shirt at an early age by my dad and later perfected wearing them casually through long days of prep school and wild times in the summer heat. You can wear them with a nice repp tie and colorful pants to create that classic go-to-hell look rampant on the campus of New England prep schools or create a more rebellious look through adding a leather jacket, fitted, jeans and some fresh kicks. Either way I know I don’t go anywhere without one.
History:
The oxford cloth button-down shirt, named for the esteemed university, originated as a sport shirt. At the turn of the last century, polo players in England would wear formal, long-sleeved shirts made of oxford cotton—a breathable and sturdy basket-weave cloth. The collars were made with buttons to prevent them from flapping during matches, starting a trend soon adapted for tennis shirts as well. The oxford first appeared in the United States at the turn of the century, and its popularity took off in the 1950s, by which time the look had become associated with classic Ivy League style.
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