Men's red shirts

Men's red shirts read considerably more wearable in a muted brick or burgundy tone than the colour suggests in theory, working as a genuine alternative to navy or grey.

Fabric and shade depth

Cut in Oxford cotton or a smoother poplin, the range spans a deep burgundy through to a brighter brick red, both finished with a non-iron treatment on the poplin styles. A muted, deeper red tends to read more versatile and considerably less bold than a bright, primary red.

Styling men's red shirts against tailoring

A burgundy shirt under a navy or grey blazer adds warmth without dominating the outfit, reading considerably more sophisticated than a brighter red would. This restraint in shade is precisely why deeper reds have earned a place in Hackett London's shirting range rather than being treated as a purely casual colour.

A burgundy poplin shirt with a grey blazer for a smart-casual dinner.
A brick red Oxford shirt untucked with chinos for the weekend.

Is a red shirt too bold for the office?

A deeper burgundy or brick red reads considerably more versatile than a bright, primary red, working well under a blazer for business-casual settings.

What colours pair well with a red shirt?

Navy, grey and cream all pair reliably with red shirting, with navy offering the strongest, most classic contrast.

Does red suit every skin tone?

Cooler skin tones tend to suit a deeper burgundy particularly well, while warmer complexions often carry a brighter brick red more successfully.