Men's Fashion: Why Adopt The Overshirt?
For several years now, the overshirt has made a strong comeback in men's wardrobes. Halfway between a classic shirt and a light jacket, it has become a must-have for mid-season, and even winter. Here are three good reasons to embrace this garment that combines comfort, style, and practicality.
1- A versatile piece in the men's wardrobe
The overshirt shines with its versatility and is the first good reason to adopt it daily. This piece's major advantage is combining the elegance of a shirt collar with the casualness of a simple jacket. It can be worn in two ways, either fully buttoned like a real shirt or open over a t-shirt like a light jacket.
This multifunctional garment can be the main piece of your outfit or just a layer in a layering game. Layering is more fashionable than ever, so feel free to follow this trend! In the fashion world, this term refers to the visible layering of clothes, playing with contrasts in materials, colors, and volumes.
With Celio men's overshirts, for example, you can play the layering card in several ways, depending on the season and weather:
• by wearing this type of shirt open over a t-shirt, sweatshirt, or light sweater when mid-season temperatures allow.
• by slipping it under an open coat to keep warm in winter when it starts to get cold.
2- The perfect combination of utility and pleasure
Overshirts have become essential in the men's wardrobe (and even women's) thanks to their comfort and practicality. They are generally made from durable materials such as heavy cotton, corduroy, or blended wool. These fabrics have the dual advantage of providing good insulation against the cold while remaining breathable.
Warm and not bulky, the overshirt is the garment to put on to face chilly mornings. It is all the more practical as some models feature a front zip, like real jackets.
Because it is equipped with patch or hidden pockets, this shirt also proves very practical for storing small everyday items like a phone, keys, or a wallet. With its practical and durable side, it fully fits into the "workwear" trend, a look inspired by work clothes.
3- Models for all styles
Even though the overshirt was popularized by the lumberjack-style checkered flannel shirt, this piece now adapts to all styles. It creates an urban style when worn with raw jeans and sneakers or a more chic look when paired with chinos and leather boots.
This garment allows you to display a casual or more refined style, depending on the chosen model (its material, patterns, and color) and the way you combine it with other clothes and accessories. The wide selection of overshirts in men's ready-to-wear stores offers the freedom to adapt this piece to all looks and body types.
Note: If you opt for oversized overshirts, just make sure to wear them with fitted pants to balance the volumes and structure the silhouette.
Among the trendiest men's overshirt models at the moment, we can mention:
• the timeless checkered overshirt, a safe bet inspired by lumberjack shirts but modernized with sober shades of anthracite gray, beige, or navy blue.
• the corduroy overshirt, a material that is rightly making a comeback. Corduroy indeed brings texture and robustness to this shirt and gives it a delightfully retro charm!
• The solid color overshirt: provided you choose it in a sleek cut and a classic color like black, navy blue, gray, or ecru, this shirt transforms into an elegant basic for any occasion, including at the office.
As you can see, the overshirt is THE essential piece to face changing temperatures with style and comfort. Whether you're a fan of casual, chic, or minimalist looks, there is bound to be a shirt suited to your needs and desires.
