Solids & Monotones - Must-Have Foundations for Every Man

Solid and monotone dress shirts are the mainstay of every man's wardrobe, offering the perfect blend of style, comfort and versatility. Better yet, solid fitted bespoke shirts are timeless; making these classic foundation pieces a smart investment for work and play.

The key to creating a collection of go-to custom made solid shirts starts with choosing the right colors for your skin tone. Generally speaking, dark skin tones pair well with warm colors such as pale pinks, pastel yellow, crisp white and soft oranges (also known as 'spring' colors) while fair-skinned men tend to look their best wearing deep browns, dark reds, olive greens and ivories.

When choosing colors for solid shirts online, it's important to avoid 'matching' your skin tone: those with medium-brown skin should avoid tans, while red-heads with white skin need to pass on solid white shirts, otherwise, one might mistakenly give off the impression of being sickly!

Solid shirts can be easily dressed up or dressed down - it all depends on how you personalize your shirt. Variations in the collars, cuffs and pockets can quickly change a casual, weekend-friendly monotone shirt into a classic, made-to-measure tuxedo shirt. Details like monograms, hem styles and back pleats can all transform a plain, monotone shirt into a smart, bespoke foundation piece.

When it comes to pairing trousers, jackets and ties with solid shirts, the sky's the limit! Monotones make a great foundation for a splashy multi-colored tie or the perfect background for a pinstriped suit.

When pairing ties with a solid shirt, consider these combinations:

Mono on Mono: Accent a custom monotone shirt with a simple, understated tie that is slightly darker than the color of the shirt for a confident, classic look.

Pair with Patterns: Pair a tailor made solid shirt with a patterned tie, preferably in a color scheme that contrasts with the shirt.

Try Out Textures: Explore textured ties that add a 3-dimensional feel to your outfit for a truly unique and eye-catching look.

Why buy custom shirts?

Off the rack is for the rest of the pack! And surely not for the customers of Vitruvien.

So whats the deal with custom shirts? For starters, the fit. Why settle for a little too short a sleeve or a little to baggy a shirt when this age of internet enables otherwise – when you can buy personalized shirts online? And then, the myriad customization options - from French cuffs, to Chinese collars to personalized shirt monograms. The world is your pallete, when it comes to tailor made shirts. And lastly, the finish. When your custom tailored shirt is hand cut with elegance, crafted with German & Japanese interlinings and produced under strict quality control, the result is likely to be close to Da Vinci’s Vitruvian perfection.

About Vitruvien’s made-to-measure shirts

Inspired by Da Vinci’s rendition of the perfect man, Vitruvien’s ambition is to blend art and science, fit and fashion to craft the perfect bespoke shirt for its customers. Hand cut from the finest Egyptian cotton fabrics, Vitruvien’s custom shirts are tailored to perfection using state of the art technology. Design your own tailor made shirt with innumerable styles to choose from. Personalize your shirt with a monogram and make it truly one in a million. And since it is custom – you can be rest assured that no matter what your size, we will always have your fit.