Blue Shirts
Men's blue shirts
Men's blue shirts sit second only to white in versatility, working under almost any suit colour without needing a second thought.
Fabric and shade range
Cut in poplin for business settings through to a textured Oxford cotton for casual wear, the range spans a pale sky blue through to a deeper French blue. A non-iron treatment on the poplin styles reduces creasing significantly through a full working day.
Why pale blue remains the safest men's blue shirt shade
A pale sky blue flatters most skin tones in a similar way to white, while offering a subtle point of difference that white can't provide. This reliability is exactly why pale blue has remained the second most common shirt colour across Hackett London's business shirting, just behind white.
A pale blue poplin shirt with a grey suit and tie for formal business meetings.
A deeper French blue Oxford shirt untucked with chinos for the weekend.
Is a blue shirt as versatile as white?
A pale blue shirt is nearly as versatile as white, pairing with most suit colours, though white remains the safer default for the most formal occasions.
Does blue suit every skin tone?
Pale blue flatters most skin tones in a similar way to white, making it one of the safest colour choices for business shirting.
What tie colours pair with a blue shirt?
Navy, burgundy and grey ties all pair reliably with blue shirting, with navy offering the most classic, versatile contrast.