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The best Oxford shirts for louche, preppy dressing
A heavyweight Oxford shirt with a button-down collar is the first thing you should be buying on your route back into collegiate style. With that in mind, here's GQ's pick of the best
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The time has come. The time in which we wave a solemn, heartfelt farewell to our loungewear following the heatwave in search of something more weekday-appropriate, and where Oxford shirts will, once again, take up place as a must-have men's wardrobe staple. And yes, sadly, that means swapping the joggers for smarter trousers, too.
First propelled into the public eye by the likes of Paul Newman and Clark Gable, the Oxford shirt – which is defined by a basketweave fabric and a more casual button-down collar – has a unique feel of hybridity to it, evoking a simultaneously smart but louche feel. Worn with a tie or sported open-necked with casual denim, there's something about an Oxford shirt that speaks of low-key yet work-appropriate style – the kind of style of which Newman was arguably the most significant proponent in history. Fast forward to today, Oxford shirts are best teamed with a white vest and a pair of wide-leg chinos (à la Prada SS23). And need it even be written down that in crisp white or pale blue, it's the perfect partner for a classic, slim-cut grey or navy suit.
With a new season upon us and many an occasion to wear one too, here we've raided the racks for the best Oxford shirts out there right now. With upmarket, modernised picks from Cos and Loro Piana, to chic, budget-friendly picks for the everyday care of Reiss and Polo Ralph Lauren, this emblematic wardrobe essential has never been more attainable nor essential. But, please, however you wear your shirt, always remember to keep that collar buttoned down. It's what Newman and Gable would've wanted.
What are GQ's best Oxford shirts for men?
You'll find all the Oxford shirts worth your consideration in the gallery below, but first, here's what our editors are wearing this season:
- Best overall Oxford shirt: Cos, £75, cos.com
- Best affordable Oxford shirt: Uniqlo, £35, uniqlo.com
- Best designer Oxford shirt: Tom Ford, £530, mrporter.com
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