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Embroidered Denim Shirts That Look the Part FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK CARHARTT WIP SS LUCAS DENIM BLUE SHIRT Jump to section ↓

$70.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

Long Sleeve Denim Shirts Cut to Sit Properly PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Tall Light Blue Wash Long Sleeve Ced Denim Shirt Jump to section ↓

$19.60 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Printed Hawaiian Shirts That Actually Earn Their Keep SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Printed Shirt Navy Bird of Paradise Navy - Size: Jump to section ↓

$31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

Superdry & Co Men’s Mens Classic Wave Print Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirt, Blue and White, Size:

Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirts That Move With You SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Mens Classic Wave Print Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirt, Blue and White, Size: Jump to section ↓

$31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

Vintage Denim Shirts We'd Happily Recommend PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Dark Blue Vintage C Denim Shirt Jump to section ↓

$18.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Washed Denim Shirts That Punch Above Their Weight THE_DOUBLE_F Light blue washed denim shirt Jump to section ↓

$236.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

Western Denim Shirts You'll Be Glad You Found SPARTOO.CO.UK Polo Ralph Lauren CHEMISE WESTERN EN DENIM men's Long sleeved Shirt in Blue Jump to section ↓

$218.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

Embroidered Denim Shirts That Look the Part

Embroidery on denim is one of those things that looks either considered or costume depending entirely on how it's been done. Get it wrong and you're wearing a souvenir. Get it right and it becomes the most interesting piece in the room without trying to be. We've been looking specifically at shirts where the embroidery adds something rather than shouts something. Floral motifs worked into the chest pocket, subtle stitching along the yoke, small details that reward a closer look rather than demanding attention from across the street. The denim weight matters too. Too stiff and it never drapes properly off the shoulder. Too light and it loses the structure that makes a denim shirt worth owning in the first place. These work open over a white tee as well as they do buttoned up with a trouser and a clean leather shoe. That kind of range is what separates a piece worth buying from one that only works on a good day.

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK CARHARTT WIP SS LUCAS DENIM BLUE SHIRT $70.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Embroidered Denim Shirt $12.64 LA REDOUTE UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Blue denim button-down shirt $78.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

LA REDOUTE UK Denim Fitted Sports Shirt $131.75 LA REDOUTE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Denim Embroidered Sailboat shirt, Size: $2.80 BONMARCHE UK

WEIRD_FISH Weird Fish Xavier Eco Crepe Stripe Shirt Denim Blue Size $15.00 WEIRD_FISH

STUARTS LONDON Maison Kitsune Chillax Fox Patch Classic Shirt - Blue Denim $18.00 STUARTS LONDON

THE_DOUBLE_F Blue denim Custom-Fit shirt $160.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

THE_DOUBLE_F Blue denim shirt $190.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

MONSOON Baby Digby Denim Dungaree & Shirt Set Blue $32.00 MONSOON

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Simply Denim Shirt $152.15 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Nabil Denim Shirt $126.65 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

Long Sleeve Denim Shirts Cut to Sit Properly

The denim shirt is one of those pieces that rewards getting right and punishes getting wrong in equal measure. Too boxy and it reads like workwear from the wrong decade. Too short and you can't wear it untucked without it looking unfinished. The ones we've pulled together here are cut specifically to sit well whether you leave them open over a tee, button them up under a jacket, or wear them as a proper shirt. The fabric matters too. Stiff, cheap denim softens badly over time and loses its shape entirely. The options we like start at the right weight and get better with washing. We've been looking at cuts with a slightly longer back hem, a collar that holds without a tie, and a sleeve length that actually reaches your wrist. Details that should be standard but often aren't. A denim shirt done properly is one of the hardest working pieces in a casual wardrobe. These are the ones that qualify.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Tall Light Blue Wash Long Sleeve Ced Denim Shirt $19.60 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

SNEAKIN UK Long Sleeve Denim Shirt Pepe Jeans $56.39 SNEAKIN UK

BLUE VANILLA Gold Shell Button Front Stripe Shirt - SM DENIM $26.00 BLUE VANILLA

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Tall Chocolate Long Sleeve Fitted Denim Shirt $14.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

INSTOCK UK Button Down Long Sleeve Shirt and Wide Leg Trousers Co-ord Set - Denim ML $28.94 INSTOCK UK

INSTOCK UK Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Denim Shirt: Mens - S Mid Wash $28.00 INSTOCK UK

LA REDOUTE UK Long Sleeve Shirt Dress in Denim $27.19 LA REDOUTE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Denim Shirt Dress with Long Sleeves $16.20 LA REDOUTE UK

INSTOCK UK Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Denim Shirt: Mens - L Mid Wash $40.00 INSTOCK UK

ARIAT UK Men's Denim Retro Fit Shirt Long Sleeve in Stone Cotton, Size X-Small, by Ariat $90.00 ARIAT UK

BLUE VANILLA Gold Shell Button Front Stripe Shirt - ML DENIM $26.00 BLUE VANILLA

INSTOCK UK Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Denim Shirt: Mens - M Light Wash $40.00 INSTOCK UK

Printed Hawaiian Shirts That Actually Earn Their Keep

Most Hawaiian shirts deserve the bad reputation they carry. Too stiff, too synthetic, too loud in a way that reads costume rather than considered. The difference between one that works and one that ends up at the back of the wardrobe after a single wear comes down to fabric weight, print scale, and how the shirt is cut through the body. A good one in a genuine camp collar, made from viscose or a washed cotton that moves properly, worn open over a plain tee or buttoned to the second button with linen trousers, is one of the more effortless things a man can put on in warm weather. We've been specifically looking for prints that are bold without being frantic, and fits that don't swamp the shoulders. These are shirts you reach for when the temperature climbs and you actually want to look like you thought about it. The category rewards patience. These ones are worth finding.

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Printed Shirt Navy Bird of Paradise Navy - Size: $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Printed Shirt Navy Chrissy Indigo - Size: $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Printed Shirt Blue Hawaiian Blue - Size: $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Printed Shirt Yellow Hawaiian Yellow - Size: $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Printed Shirt Red Botanical Red - Size: $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SNEAKIN UK Hawaiian print shirt Superdry $37.20 SNEAKIN UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Hawaiian shirt Superdry The Merchant Store $42.89 MADE IN PARADIS UK

TOKYO LAUNDRY Shirts Daytona Racing Motif Cotton Shirt In Hawaiian Ocean $7.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

WEIRD_FISH Weird Fish Holborn Printed Hawaiian Shirt Black Size $33.75 WEIRD_FISH

Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirts That Move With You

Most Hawaiian shirts are bought as a joke and worn that way. The print is too loud, the fabric too stiff, and the cut too boxy to wear anywhere you'd actually want to be seen. We've been looking for something different. Shirts that move properly, in fabric with enough drape to feel relaxed rather than rigid, with prints that are considered rather than cartoonish. The collection title is not decorative. We specifically wanted shirts that don't restrict you at the shoulder or bunch up when you reach for something, because a shirt that fights you is a shirt you stop wearing after one holiday. Camp collar construction matters here. So does a slightly tapered body that doesn't look like you borrowed it from a larger man. These work at a beach bar, over swim shorts, or with a pair of well fitted chinos at something casual. The Hawaiian shirt earned its place in a proper wardrobe. These are the ones that prove it.

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Mens Classic Wave Print Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirt, Blue and White, Size: $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Short sleeve shirt Superdry Vintage Hawaiian $39.33 MADE IN PARADIS UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Print Short Sleeve Shirt Navy Cabana Navy - Size: $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Print Short Sleeve Shirt Green Evergreen Hawaiian Optic - Size: Xxxl $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Hawaiian Print Short Sleeve Shirt Navy Canna Leaves Navy - Size: $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

STUARTS LONDON Oliver Spencer Hawaiian Short Sleeve Shirt Pavillion - Yellow . $125.00 STUARTS LONDON

STUARTS LONDON Carhartt WIP SS Hawaiian Shirt $95.00 STUARTS LONDON

STUARTS LONDON Oliver Spencer Hawaiian Jersey Short Sleeve Shirt Pavis - Sky Blue $129.00 STUARTS LONDON

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Men's Classic Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirt, Navy and Green, Size: $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

TOKYO LAUNDRY Shirts Lantana Palm Leaf Print Short Sleeve Cotton Chambray Hawaiian Style Shirt in Mid Blue $17.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

TOKYO LAUNDRY Shirts Paraiso Tropical Palm Print Short Sleeve Open Collar Cotton Hawaiian Shirt in Light Blue Chambray $17.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

TOKYO LAUNDRY Shirts Pua Kala Floral Print Short Sleeve Cotton Hawaiian Shirt in Sky Captain Navy $17.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

Vintage Denim Shirts We'd Happily Recommend

There is something a new denim shirt cannot fake and that is time. The fade patterns, the worn collar, the way the fabric has softened through actual use rather than factory processing. A well aged denim shirt carries a kind of visual weight that brand new indigo simply does not have. We have been looking specifically at vintage pieces where the construction is still sound, the buttons are original, and the fit sits in that easy, slightly roomy territory that works over a plain white tee or under a heavier overshirt when the temperature drops. Western yoke detailing is always welcome. Chest pockets that sit flat matter more than people think. We are not interested in artificially distressed pieces that are pretending to be something they are not. These are the real thing, sourced properly, and worth wearing properly. A good vintage denim shirt is one of those pieces that gets better every single time you reach for it.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Dark Blue Vintage C Denim Shirt $18.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Vintage Blue Sleeveless Denim Shirt, Vintage Wash $7.25 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

TOKYO LAUNDRY Shirts San Service Motif Cotton Shirt In Dark Denim $5.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

STUART TREVOR UK 'Peace' Laser Print Denim Shirt in Light Blue $98.00 STUART TREVOR UK

STUART TREVOR UK Fern Print Denim Shirt in Blue $78.00 STUART TREVOR UK

STUARTS LONDON Big John Denim Railroad Shirt $165.00 STUARTS LONDON

INSTOCK UK Party Back Sequinned Tassel Denim Shirt $148.00 INSTOCK UK

STUARTS LONDON Stan Ray Prison Shirt - Vintage Stonewash Denim $30.00 STUARTS LONDON

STUARTS LONDON Naked and Famous Denim Naked and Famous Vintage Circular Knit Blue Shirt $12.25 STUARTS LONDON

STUART TREVOR UK 'Peace' Laser Print Denim Shirt in Blue $98.00 STUART TREVOR UK

Washed Denim Shirts That Punch Above Their Weight

The denim shirt is one of those pieces that sounds casual on paper but has more range than most men give it credit for. The unwashed version can look stiff and try-hard. The washed version, done properly, looks like something you have owned for years and reached for constantly. That lived-in quality is not an accident. It comes from how the fabric is treated, how the colour has faded, and whether the whole thing holds its shape through repeated wear. We have been looking specifically at shirts where the wash adds character rather than just removing colour, where the collar sits well open or under a jacket, and where the weight is right for layering without bulk. These work unbuttoned over a white tee, tucked into chinos, or thrown on over a thin merino on a cold morning. The price points here are modest. The returns are not.

THE_DOUBLE_F Light blue washed denim shirt $236.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Athletic Essentials shirt Blue Washed Denim - Size: Xxxl $29.99 SUPERDRY_UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Blue denim Ami De Coeur shirt $270.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

THE_DOUBLE_F Faded beige denim shirt $50.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

STUARTS LONDON FrizmWORKS Bleached Denim Utility Shirt - Washed Denim $58.00 STUARTS LONDON

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Raw Indigo Pocket Detail Washed Denim Shirt, Raw Indigo Wash $14.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Washed Stone Raw Hem Cropped Denim Shirt $11.25 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

STUARTS LONDON FrizmWORKS Bleached Denim Utility Shirt - Mid Blue $58.00 STUARTS LONDON

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Washed Light Sage Cap Sleeve C Denim Shirt $19.60 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Petite Washed Stone Long Sleeve Fitted Denim Shirt $21.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM Meyer Shirt Jacket - Light Denim $210.00 ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM

Western Denim Shirts You'll Be Glad You Found

The western denim shirt sits at an interesting crossroads in menswear right now and we think not enough men are taking advantage of it. Worn open over a plain tee it has that effortless American workwear quality that takes years off an outfit. Buttoned up with chinos and a clean boot it reads sharp without trying. The snap buttons and the yoke stitching do the work so you don't have to. What we've been looking for specifically are shirts where the denim has real weight and character, not the thin washed out stuff that looks tired after two wears. Fit matters enormously here too. Too boxy and it reads costume. The right cut sits close enough to look considered without restricting movement. These are the shirts where the details are right, the denim is worth wearing, and the western references feel earned rather than bolted on. A good one becomes the piece everyone asks about.

SPARTOO.CO.UK Polo Ralph Lauren CHEMISE WESTERN EN DENIM men's Long sleeved Shirt in Blue $218.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK