Without much risk of being wrong, we assume that you will be at a wedding this summer. Maybe even at weddings. Maybe even the groom.
In any case, everyone knows that a wedding without a shirt cannot be a happy wedding, which is why we have taken the liberty of listing in this paper the Hast shirts most suited to the most beautiful of ceremonies.
Introduction to the shirt in a formal context
In a world where casualness seems to have taken over the male wardrobe, wedding ceremonies are asserting themselves as the last bastions of etiquette.
Impregnable citadels of a certain idea of formal elegance, they remain the theater of traditional dress codes , impervious to the turbulence that shakes them elsewhere.
At the heart of this stronghold is obviously the one that makes ours beat: the shirt.
At the heart of this stronghold is obviously the one that makes ours beat: the shirt.
The centerpiece of any formal outfit worthy of the name, it is adorned with different fabrics, some of which are better suited to the summer heat than others. Among them, we think of the essential cotton, for its softness and suppleness; linen, for its lightness and absorption; cotton-linen alloys, for their robustness and breathability; Giro inglese, for its texture and ventilation; seersucker, for its grain and aeration; or Tencel™, for its fluidity and breathability. By digging into our wardrobe, we have selected the most appropriate Hast shirts to celebrate love while staying cool. Here is a selection.
Our most beautiful shirts for a wedding
From the most dressed up to the most casual-chic, here are the protagonists that we submit to your attention to dress these happy hours:
Our extraordinary " One piece collar " : available in white and sky blue, this unique piece takes on the air of a work of art thanks to its collar mounted from a single piece of fabric. The ultimate in elegance, this cotton poplin shirt capitalizes on the rare and complex assembly of its neckline to display a delicate and harmonious look. The result of exceptional know-how, it effortlessly exudes grace and delicacy, to the delight of lovers of artistic craftsmanship. You can wear it with or without a tie, but never without panache.
Our cotton and linen shirt with blue micro-stripes : this subtle piece is adorned with a falsely plain fabric in 55% cotton and 45% linen. A discreet and particularly chic way to add texture and consistency to your outfit, while benefiting from the softness and breathability of these two natural fibers. Invisible from more than two or three meters away, the blue and white striped micro-pattern takes on the air of an optical illusion, revealing itself to your guests as they approach you. Clearly, distinction is in the details.
Our blue striped cotton linen shirt : more bold, the blue stripes of this 55% cotton and 45% linen shirt take it to more casual horizons. This is also the case for its button-down collar, which you can close or let flutter depending on the dose of formality you want to inject into your outfit. Combining the suppleness and freshness of these two essential natural materials, this tenderly textured shirt dances skillfully on a tightrope, somewhere between elegance and carefreeness.
Our 100% linen shirts in white or navy : despite the image of a material bordering on nonchalance, linen fabrics remain emperors in their kingdom during the summer season. Light, strong, absorbent and thermoregulating, this high-performance fiber can perfectly be considered in a formal outfit, provided you accompany it skillfully. In our opinion, combining the dry and rough texture of linen with a smoother two-piece suit ( in cotton or Fresco wool for example) is an idea to exploit; preferably by playing on fairly strong contrasts.
Our navy seersucker shirt : recognizable by the little waves obtained by varying the tension of the threads during weaving, seersucker is a great ally in summer. Indeed, its waffle texture keeps the fabric away from the skin and promotes air circulation, which is why pieces made of it are particularly well ventilated. The downside: its bumpy appearance contrasts sharply with the smooth austerity of formal pieces, which classifies it more on the casual fabric side. However, when paired with a dress suit , a seersucker shirt will have its little effect, delicately adding grain to an outfit that is considered too flat.
Our Western shirt : we have to admit that we hesitated before including this one in this list, but it finally seems to us that it deserves its place. A free interpretation of North American western shirts, it comes in an Albini fabric in 67% cotton and 23% linen with a slub effect. A unique texture that distances it from its original denim and will allow you to wear this remarkable piece with a two-piece suit without changing into a cow boy. Try it, if you dare.
Inspired outfits for inspiring moments
To accompany this selection of shirts with dignity, we offer you a hodgepodge of looks to match the event , whether you are a guest, a witness or the lucky one.
The dashing cowboy , with a western shirt tamed by a fresh suit in Fresco wool.
The dandy, with a Giro Inglese shirt framed by an ecru 100% linen suit .
The rustic, with a forest green ensemble paired with a 100% linen white shirt and a striped tie .
The all-rounder , with a 3-in-1 workwear suit and a cotton-linen officer collar shirt .
The versatile one , with a suit of the same ilk worked in a 100% cotton chevron fabric and a striped cotton giza shirt with an officer collar .
The nostalgic one , with a two-piece 100% linen suit and a Cuban collar shirt wide open to the 70s.
Now you have all the cards in hand to put together an outfit to say yes to for better or for worse.