I've never been one to get caught up in trend-following simply because trends, themselves, change as quickly as Diddy's roster of Making The Band artists. I tend to take note of the current trends then adopt those which strike a chord with my own personal style; the boatneck shirt is an item which was featured in this month's GQ and has definitely grabbed my attention for the upcoming season! This shirt's style is pretty basic: it features a wide, horizontal slit neck opening and typically comes in horizontal stripe prints, it basically provides the minimalism & comfort of a basic pullover but with a small tweak to make it that much more stylish. This shirt was originally made for sailors (hence the stripes) as it's wide neck opening allowed for quick and easy changing when their clothes got wet. There are a number of unique styles that I wouldn't have typically worn in the past (ie. during my oversized-white-tee-and-Nike-airforce1s phase) which are beginning to catch my eye since I've devoted myself to tossing something a li'l different into my spring/summer repertoire, this shirt is one of them. Brands like H&M and Urban Outfitters carry this shirt in a wide array of eye-catching patterns and prints and have even taken a modern approach by making sweaters in the very same style: swooped, partial button-up neck with a slim-fit torso, these sweaters will serve you well on those cool spring evenings while keeping you looking laid-back. Do yourselves a favor and add a boatneck top to your warm weather sartorial rotation in place of, say, a henley? It's open-neck style will, no doubt, keep your body temperature down and you'll suddenly want to walk with a slight playa-style limp and your hand in your pocket.. if anyone asks you why you're doing such things just tell them I gave you the ok to do it!
- For warmer months, choose a shirt with a pattern that's light yet bold (ie. white with electric blue stripes)
- Pair with khaki shorts or chinos and boat shoes for a relaxed look
- Hit the gym and work on those shoulders and pecs! This shirt sits low & wide thus leaving your upper neck area quite exposed.
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