Hi Elegant Readers,

What a beautiful day and great weather; this past weekend was quite warm. With the constant temper changes, I am hearing in the fashion grapevine that fall fashion is coming around the corner.  I love it when I see my hubby putting on a great shirt for work, church or a special occasion.  It’s something very chic to see my hubby in a great dress shirt.

The number one factor with selecting the ultimate dress shirt depends on  fit.

Why fit?
1. If the shirt is too tight in the waist, it will make the midsection (the tummy area) appear larger than it really is.
2. If the shirt is too loose in the waist, it can be overwhelming and possibly start coming out of the pants giving off a sloppy look.

If a shirt does not fit right on my hubby, all the other options are purely aesthetic.

Paul Fredrick has done a fabulous job of illustrating the “Anatomy of a Dress Shirt“. When you take a look at this illustration, I know that you will realize the cuffs are different, the collars are different, the pockets are different, and the length is different. There are many different dress shirt options available for any occasion, making one of them right for the man in your life.

PSA_01 Anatomy of a Dress Shirt

I am sharing some of my hot fall 2014 favorites from Paul Fredrick.

The Dress Shirt
Dress shirts are not only in white, the men in my life have tons of choices to choose from and enjoy wearing color.

 The Paul Fredrick 2 -ply Cotton Satin Burgundy with Gold stripe dress shirt details below are:

Windsor Spread Collar: Shorter collar points than the straighter collar with a wider gap.
This collar is a classic and can be worn with a bulkier tie.

Mitered French Cuff: This cuff is found in more European shirtings; the cuff is cut at a 45 degree angle.
Pattern of fabric: Burgundy with Gold Stripe pattern that will add style to any pair of dress pants or jeans.

2-ply Cotton Satin Stripe Spread collar French cuff Dress Shirt
Paul Fredrick

Bright Bold Colors
Stepping out of the box with this fun and colorful 2-ply-Cotton-Fine-Line Stripe Straight Collar dress shirt adds style.
When my hubby wears a shirt like this, it says that he has his own style and character. This dress shirt looks great with a pair of dress pants, jeans or paired with a blazer.

2-ply-Cotton-Fine-Line-Stripe-Straight-Collar-Dress-Shirt
Paul Fredrick

The Paul Fredrick Fine Line Stripe Straight Collar Dress Shirt below details are:

 Straight Collar: A point collar, a classic collar that flatters face shapes.

Mitered cuff:This cuff is found in more European shirtings; the cuff is cut at a 45 degree angle.

Suit Trends for Fall 2014

1. Variations in Texture draws the eye towards this velvet jacket, paisley tie, stripe patterned socks and brown pants. Patterns due not have to completely match to coordinate together.
The different patterns are very flattering and makes a man look like he took time to put this outfit together.

Variations of Colors and Patterns
Paul Fredrick

The Burgundy Gold Stripe Dress Shirt featured above and in the picture below would give even more contrast to this blazer and dress pants.
The burgundy and gold works well with the blue tones in the blazer.

Burgundy with Gold Stripe Dress Shirt paired with outfit
Paul Fredrick

Another example of texture and color is the suit below.
This 100% Donegal weave suit with the bright colored dress shirt can be worn all year long and could be broken up into separate pieces for variety of looks.
1.The blazer paired with the dress shirt without the tie and jeans.
2. The dress pants  paired with the vest and the dress shirt without the blazer.
3. The dress shirt  paired with the dress pants or a pair of jeans  alone.

Textures and Patterns
Paul Fredrick

The Red Stripe Dress Shirt featured above and in the picture below with the paisley tie would make this suit pop.
My hubby and the other men in my life would get compliments all day long with this gem.

Coordinating Fine Line Stripe Dress Shirt with Donegal Weave Suit
Paul Fredrick

If you want the man in your life to look sharp with fine quality dress shirts, take a look at what Paul Fredrick has to offer.
The multitude of styles, colors and designs are top-notch and second-to-none. You, and your man, will not be disappointed.