Womens Shirting - An Exciting New Fashion Genre Of Its Own

Wed, 22 Sep 10

There has always been an abundance of choice in Men’s shirting fashions, while women’s shirting was quite limited with only a handful of retailers specialising in women’s shirting. As the ‘power woman’ becomes more common so do the collections of women’s business shirts available. Read on and be inspired by the modern woman’s shirting range...

Flattering Fits

Now fitted in all the right places, women’s shirts have more length in the body and arms to create a longer and leaner line on its wearer. Many retailers offer services to customise fits to each individual shape.

Modern Features

Women’s shirts are now more exciting because they have injected modern features and finishes to add to the fashion element of a shirt. Large flamboyant collar and pointed cuffs look smart, exaggerating the most beautiful features of a woman around the neckline and wrists. Or create an entire new look with a clean finish concealed button placket.

Clever Contrasts

These are always fun. Floral and paisley contrasts on the collar and cuff can be standout a feature or hidden more subtly underneath.  Make a statement with a brightly coloured motif button placket contrast on a classic black or white shirt. Go all out with a cute check pattern teamed with intricate contrasts - the combos are endless.

Variety of Sleeves

This is where men’s shirting ranges fall short - while most men’s shirts are long or short sleeve, women’s comes in many choices, completely changing the look and purpose of a shirt. Women’s long sleeves have more cuff options than mens. Women’s three-quarter sleeves also come in range of cuff options, while the short sleeve styles can vary from a pleated ‘puff’ sleeve, capped, cuffed (turned up), button tab closure, tie up and more.

Fancy Finishes

This refers to the diversity of unique finishes that create that wow factor. Soft sheen finish fabrics, mixed textures, sateen weave stripes and other unique weaves, neckline ruffles, ruched necklines, mandarin collars and other delicate finishes. These features add flare and a feminine touch to women’s shirting fashions.

 As you can see the selection for women has evolved to what can almost be considered be as a new fashion ‘genre’. You could fill your entire wardrobe with it to match any occasion making it just another part of women’s fashion to admire.