Whilst clothes may not maketh the man, a well cut shirt can change others perception of you in today's confusing world 'smart casual' work dress and all the unwritten rules this encompasses.

Here at groomingmatters we celebrate the classic tailored shirt. Pair it up with a suit or blazer to smarten up, or team with jeans to err on the side of casual. Either way it's a no-brainer to dress easily yet stylishly. Even though we don't have a dedicated section for suits, there is plenty of bespoke tailoring advice availabel in Blog Talk. And if you find yourself in London's West End or other select European locations you should check out Supply Suits. They have some really smart classic and fashionable off the pegg and bespoke suits at unbeatable prices.

These days, apart from the odd quirk of fashion heralding the revival of the 'grandad' shirt, we all wear the 'coat-shirt'. This standard style of button down shirt was a truly ground-breaking development back in the nineteenth century. Its brilliance lay in allowing Gentleman to dress without having to put the shirt over their head hence protecting those overblown wigs and hairstyles of the period.