Blue Shirts for Men
Blue shirts for men, starting with Deluge: an indigo-blue slub with pale woven bands. Deep enough for evenings, easy enough for every day.
Why blue is the most useful shirt colour
After white, blue is the colour most men wear most often, and for good reason. It flatters nearly every skin tone, it looks calm and trustworthy at work, and it pairs with almost every trouser. Light blues read formal and fresh; deep indigo and navy shades read relaxed and a little richer, and they hide a long day better.
How to wear a deep blue shirt
For the office
Tuck an indigo or navy shirt into grey, beige or stone trousers, with brown shoes and a brown belt. Grey is the cleanest pairing; beige makes it warmer.
For a weekend
Wear it untucked over white or beige chinos, or with light-wash jeans, and white sneakers. A slub or banded texture keeps a dark blue from looking flat.
For an evening
Pair it with charcoal trousers and dark brown or black shoes, collar open, sleeves down.
What to pair with a blue shirt
| Trousers | Shoes | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown Derbies | Office |
| Beige or khaki | Tan loafers | Smart casual |
| White | White sneakers | Summer weekend |
| Light-wash jeans | Sneakers or boots | Casual |
| Charcoal | Black or dark brown shoes | Evening |
Avoid dark denim of the same depth as the shirt; the two blues blur together. See blue shirt combinations for more.
How a blue shirt should fit
The shoulder seam on the shoulder bone, an inch or two to pinch at the chest, the sleeve ending at the wrist, and a hem long enough to stay tucked when you sit. Use the size guide to find your size; ours run S to XXL in one regular fit.
Deluge
Deluge is an indigo-blue slub crossed by pale woven bands, like light on deep water. It is named for the great flood of the Matsya story, when a small fish led Manu's boat to safety. Like every mtsya shirt it has a soft point collar, a clean placket, single-button cuffs, tonal buttons and a curved hem, is sewn at 15–17 stitches per inch (the formal-shirt count), and carries nothing but the Matsya fish stitched small at the left chest. Made in India, ₹1,499, free shipping and 30-day returns.
Questions, answered
What colour pants go with a navy or indigo shirt?
Grey is the cleanest match, beige and khaki make it warmer, white trousers suit summer, and light-wash jeans keep it casual. Avoid dark denim or navy trousers of the same depth, which blur into the shirt.
Which shoes go with a blue shirt?
Brown shoes in any shade are the easiest partner for blue. White sneakers work for casual outfits, and black shoes suit charcoal trousers for evening wear.
Is a dark blue shirt formal?
A plain, smooth navy shirt can be formal. A textured indigo slub reads smart casual: right for most offices, dinners and weekends rather than strict formal dress.
Does a blue shirt suit dark skin?
Yes. Blue suits almost every skin tone. Deeper indigo and navy look rich against darker skin, while light blues can look fresh on fairer and wheatish skin.
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