Get stylish with this season’s must have fashion item, the check shirt

Popular throughout the years not only as part of a formal outfit but also as an integral part of fashion through the 80’s and early 90’s, this season the check shirt is the must have clothing item to bridge the gap between smart and casual wear, offering a variety of colours and designs to choose from depending on the occasion. Stuck for ideas on how to incorporate a check shirt into your outfit? Look no further than the stages of the world, with the current crop of popular British indie bands regularly endorsing the check shirt look as well as many other actors and musicians.

Fashion gurus across the world, from Milan to London, are predicting that 2008 will see a resurgence in popularity for the check pattern in both formal and casual menswear. This is another chapter in the rich history of the check shirt, starting from its days as a clothing staple for male labourers in the 18th and 19th centuries all the way through to its time as the punk and grunge fashion item in the late 80s and early 90s.

While some people may struggle to find a place for the check shirt within their personal style, fashion aficionados suggest that wearing simple bold colours and the sparing use of accessories will offset your check shirt nicely. A pair of twisted jeans can create a simple, casual ensemble that still retains a degree or formality. Not only a hit this season, a check shirt will stand you in good stead this summer. With a pair of board shorts and your favourite sunglasses, the check shirt is a must have addition to your outfit, ideal for relaxing on the beach or taking in one of the summer festivals.

The versatility of men’s check shirts is a huge reason for them being touted as the must have fashion item of the season. When worn with a plain black or dark blue suit, the check shirts is suitable for any formal occasion or, for casual social gatherings, simply replace the suit trousers with a pair of twisted jeans and you have a stylish, individual outfit, sure to be a winner on any occasion. This season, men across the country should be looking to add a check shirt or two to their wardrobe, offering timeless style at any party as well as individuality (and a hint of good natured rebelliousness!).