The 18 Best Dress Shirts for Men Can Spruce Up Your Look

This dress shirt by Calvin Klein features a spread collar, and regular one-button barrel cuffs and is constructed in a performance stretch fabric that, despite the top’s more tailored fit, makes moving around an easy feat. And thanks to the cotton and elastane blend, the shirt wicks moisture and resists wrinkles, guaranteeing you’ll feel as cool as you look.

As an e-commerce platform initially founded on finding pants that fit, Bonobos has gained a loyal following across their other apparel offerings, including their dress shirts. As this one’s name spells out, its stretchy and wrinkle-resistant fabric makes for a versatile option that’ll see you through from morning to night.

Part of Everlane’s Uniform Collection, the retailer’s take on the classic Oxford shirt is as crisp and clean as it gets. The fabric, made entirely of cotton, is slow-spun in Nishiwaki, Japan, resulting in its soft, heavenly feel. The slim-fit button-down featuring a box pleat on the back is a worthy addition to any man’s wardrobe.

The last thing you want to encounter while donning a dress shirt is perspiration—the dread of all businessmen! In with the save, thankfully, is Mack Weldon and its oxford shirt featuring thermal regulation built into it to prevent sweating. Even more so, it's got underarm sweat guards for when your nervous system just won't chill. Its easy classic fit that can be tucked or untucked is a plus.

Now, dressy stuff can feel a bit agonizing at times the longer you wear it. Rhone's iconic Commuter dress shirt, however, won't let you sacrifice comfort for style or vice versa. Made with ultra-stretchy fabric that has no cotton, it'll move with you and even let you show off your gains. It also meets several other practical requirements, including built-in anti-odor control, an athletic cut, and a lightweight feel. You can even score on nice checkered or striped options.

As America’s oldest clothing retailer, New York-founded Brooks Brothers continues to deliver items of the highest quality. Just take this slim-fit button-down dress shirt with a non-iron finish, It's woven from super soft and sturdy Supima cotton that’s also stretchy and wrinkle-resistant. Available in a range of gentle colors and cool patterns, we’re also digging this classic checkered that is formal without looking dull.

J.Crew's Ludlow line has elevated the brand to a formal menswear staple in closets across the US. Boasting a tuxedo cut, it's truly meant for all of your formal gatherings. Its silky finish will also wow. But don't just put it under a blazer or garnish it with a tie. Feel free to dress it down with casual jackets or coats—and you'll still look elevated with the Ludlow.

The beauty of a short sleeve dress shirt? You can throw it under a blazer and still look as polished as a traditional button-up, without losing your cool. This one is rendered in the oxford style to make it all the more formal.

Truth be told: you can probably do a light jog on the treadmill in this dress shirt and everything will turn out fine. That's how much of a workhorse Apollo is. Not only is it made with NASA-grade temperature regulation in a fabric that is 19 times more breathable than basic cotton knit, but it's also sweat-wicking and wrinkle-resistant. Therefore, Apollo is a dress shirt that can stand up to all occasions: commutes, work from XYZ, date night, etc.

Not only is this a slick button-up that’s easy to pair with a range of different pants styles to multiply your smart casual outfit options, but it is also a dress shirt built with movement in mind—hence the four-way stretch. Its classic fit, while not really tailored or tapered, adds just enough formality without veering too far, especially with a worn-in look to boot.

Lovers of looking on fleek on the go, rejoice: because with Bugatchi's unparalleled eight-way stretch and breathability, you'll truly look your best in a dress shirt that has gotten the best of both worlds—form and function—in spades. The brand's line of OoohCotton® shirts features quick drying and anti-wrinkling properties. It's the performance shirting you need whenever you're out and about, in Bugatchi's solid tones or lustrous prints.

It's a luxe poplin dress shirt under $100. If that's not enough, it features a slim silhouette to save you a trip to the tailors.

You need a white dress shirt—that's for goddamn sure. But finding the best white dress shirt needs more than just your weathered eye. You need to get down the fabric (from twill to Sea Island) that suits you, the style (from collar to cuff) that flatters you, and the size (from neck to sleeve) that actually fits you. As such, opt for Suitsupply's customization service that lets you own the very best white dress shirt, tailored to you and you only.

If you wanna look not so bland, but also wanna stay dressy, the unfailing gingham is the colorful pattern to go. Ben Sherman really shows up and shows out with this iconic check in its signature shirts, from the way-too-ubiquitous blue and white to the ingenious ochre and navy. In a boxy fit nonetheless, Ben Sherman is the way to go for a smart casual vibe.

If you’re keen on a splurge, you can't go wrong with Canali, the Italian suiting maestro and shirtmaker founded in 1934. This slim-fit beauty is crafted from a crisp cotton-satin fabric that shines, finished with cuffs, polished buttons, and a classic collar.

If you need a dress shirt to look like the wolf of Wall Street who's ready to take on the stock market, then you better get a wingman that is as reliable as Mizzen & Main's Leeward. Not only does it have the practical schticks from four-way stretch to sweat-wicking to wrinkle resistance to back you up, but its many neat patterns from plaid to geo print will also flatter you as well. Now that's a dependable dress shirt.

The iconic American brand’s cotton denim button-down is a prime example of how the commonly considered more formal dress shirt works perfectly well as a laidback, less stuffy alternative. Showcasing its signature embroidered pony on the chest, the top is lightweight and cut in the brand’s baggiest silhouette. More casual, sure, but certainly not less chic.

Once the temperature breaks 80, you'll probably want to switch to a linen dress shirt. While the lightweight fabric is a go-to for summer, more linen dress shirts can be billowy and itchy. Luca Faloni fixes that with a lightly leaner silhouette that's dressy enough for the office.