I love a man's dress shirt...and I'm sure I'm not the only one. What is the appeal? The crisp cotton, the stiff collar that stands at attention with or without a tie, so it accentuates the neck without crowding it. Having clothing fit too snugly around a short neck is a double curse. The cuffs. The way the shirt gracefully skims the body, allowing for movement. What's not to love! Unfortunately most women's shirts are not made that way, except for a few. The shirt I am loving right now is a style from Brooks Brothers. White, crisp cotton, classic fit, french cuffs, with a stiff collar like a man's shirt. Brooks Brothers carries a fitted women's shirt in addition to the classic women's fit. However for my proportions the classic fit works the best - more room for the bust, stomach and arms while subtly skimming the waist rather than hugging it. All the elements from the men's shirt cut to a woman's body. Again, I can't stress enough how much your body proportions will determine your fit choices so you feel comfortable as well as elegant in your clothing. This is the first brand I found that suits my needs, I'm sure there are more. It took some searching, but I found my idea of happiness in a shirt... As I'm sure you will too.
