Types of clothing
Types of shirts
From the Oxford to the overshirt: the main kinds of shirts, what sets each apart and how to wear it.
By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026
Types of shirts
AI illustrationOxford shirt
A button-down shirt in a thick, textured Oxford cotton weave.
Smart casual: with chinos, jeans or under a jumper.
AI illustrationDress shirt
A smooth, crisp shirt in fine poplin or twill, with a stiffer collar.
Under a suit or blazer, with or without a tie.
AI illustrationLinen shirt
A light, breathable shirt in linen, often with a soft collar.
Summer and holidays, with shorts or light trousers.
AI illustrationFlannel shirt
A soft, brushed cotton shirt, often in check.
Autumn and winter, open over a T-shirt or under a jacket.
AI illustrationOvershirt
A heavier shirt worn as a light jacket, often with chest pockets.
Over a T-shirt or knit in spring and autumn.
AI illustrationCamp-collar shirt
A short-sleeved shirt with an open, flat collar, also called a Cuban collar.
Relaxed summer style, untucked.
AI illustrationDenim shirt
A shirt in light denim or chambray.
Casual; with chinos or under a knit.
AI illustrationBlouse
A loose or tailored top for women, often in silk or viscose, with buttons or a tie neck.
For work with trousers, or with jeans for evenings.
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