Men's white shirts: the safest piece in the wardrobe, from the office to formal occasions
A men's white shirt goes with everything: a suit, a blazer, a pair of jeans. The Jerem white shirts collection brings together styles in poplin, twill, stretch cotton satin, textured cotton and linen, in tailored, slim or regular fit, with non-iron and easy-iron versions, and shirts for formal occasions.
Which white shirt for a formal occasion or a wedding?
For a wedding, choose a white shirt in poplin or cotton satin, with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish. The wing collar goes with a bow tie and a dinner suit; the cutaway collar works with a tie as well as worn open. Discover our formalwear too.
Poplin, twill, satin or textured cotton: what's the difference?
- Poplin: a fine, tight weave, smooth and crisp, the classic dress shirt fabric.
- Twill: a diagonal weave, softer and more crease-resistant.
- Cotton satin: a slightly lustrous surface, ideal for evenings and formal occasions.
- Textured cotton: a subtle relief that gives depth to the white.
Which collar should you choose for a white shirt?
The cutaway collar, spread wide, shows off a tie knot and stays smart without one. The semi-cutaway collar is the most versatile. The wing collar is reserved for the bow tie. The open stand collar and the grandad collar are worn without a tie, for a more modern look.
Slim, tailored or regular: which fit should you choose?
A slim fit follows the body closely, for slender builds. A tailored fit shapes the waist without squeezing. A regular or comfort fit leaves more room, especially across the chest. Under a jacket, the shirt should not bunch at the waist.
Non-iron or easy-iron: what difference does it make?
A non-iron shirt comes out of the wash almost smooth: just hang it up while damp. An easy-iron shirt creases less and irons in seconds. For a white shirt worn every week, it saves real time. See all our non-iron shirts.
How do you keep a white shirt truly white?
Wash it with other whites only, inside out, and pre-treat the collar and cuffs before washing. Avoid temperatures that are too high, which wear out the fibres, and dry it on a hanger, away from direct sunlight.
Why choose a Jerem white shirt?
Jerem white shirts focus on what makes the difference: structured collars, removable collar stays on some styles, cotton fabrics chosen for how well they hold. They pair naturally with our suits and our ties, and complete our full range of men's shirts.
