There are a few things that look exceptionally good on most men, one of which is a well-fitted suit. However, as you can imagine, a suit can be a difficult gift to buy your man without a slew of measurements. If you know his inseam, chest, waist, overarm, outseam and preferred drop then by all means, go suit shopping. Sound like too much work? I have a different suggestion: the shawl neck sweater.
Essentially, the shawl collar got its start from the Victorian smoking jacket as a way to combine the collar and the lapels in a seamless fashion that was both flattering and new. One of the things that I love about this style is how it gives your shoulders that natural slope. This would be especially helpful for those men who have square shoulders and find unstructured jackets to be unflattering. The v-neckline in the front also keeps the thicker collar from overpowering your look, and even gives room for a flash of a tie if you are so inclined.
Final Verdict: Almost every retailer carries this style, so you should be able to find one in your shopping price point. For a fashion-forward take, look for the novelty (a.k.a. Aspen ski sweater) patterns.
Essentially, the shawl collar got its start from the Victorian smoking jacket as a way to combine the collar and the lapels in a seamless fashion that was both flattering and new. One of the things that I love about this style is how it gives your shoulders that natural slope. This would be especially helpful for those men who have square shoulders and find unstructured jackets to be unflattering. The v-neckline in the front also keeps the thicker collar from overpowering your look, and even gives room for a flash of a tie if you are so inclined.
Final Verdict: Almost every retailer carries this style, so you should be able to find one in your shopping price point. For a fashion-forward take, look for the novelty (a.k.a. Aspen ski sweater) patterns.
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