{"id":126,"date":"2018-07-13T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/?p=126"},"modified":"2021-03-14T20:39:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T19:39:05","slug":"the-shirt-in-the-office-a-few-simple-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-shirt-in-the-office-a-few-simple-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Men’s shirt guide: with or without a pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is a dress shirt better with or without a pocket? If you wear a shirt often, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once, especially if you get a made to measure shirt<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The dress shirt easily falls into the category of one of the staple pieces that every man should have in his wardrobe. It\u2019s an attire that can be worn anywhere depending on the occasion, whether it\u2019s work or just a relaxing aperitif with friends and coworkers.<\/p>\n

In fact, all the customisations like the collar<\/a><\/strong>, the buttons, the cuffs<\/a><\/strong> and the front pocket determine whether the shirt is formal, semi-formal, casual or smart casual, for that reason, it is important to choose and customise the one most suitable for you.<\/p>\n

The shirt pocket is a detail that has appeared recently, especially in order to cope with some practical needs or tone down the formality. Now that the waistcoat is not much in use, the pocket on the shirt sometimes seems essential.<\/p>\n

Think, for example, of the need for keeping small items such as business cards, pens or pencils, banknotes with you. Not exaggerating obviously and not compromising on the form of the shirt by carrying bulky or excessively heavy objects in the pocket.<\/p>\n

Accordingly the conflict “with pocket\/without pocket” simply can be solved considering your needs, your taste and the context of use. For example, if you are used to carrying some items in your hand, the shirt with a pocket may be the ideal practical solution for you.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a garment to wear in a more formal context, pay attention to the rules of \u00e9tiquette, and prefer a version of a dress shirt without a pocket. Here is a series of easy tips to understand on which occasions you can go for the pocket and where instead, you should give it up considering the \u00e9tiquette.<\/p>\n

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