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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

  • Oxford shirtAI illustration

    Oxford shirt

    A button-down shirt in a thick, textured Oxford cotton weave.

    Smart casual: with chinos, jeans or under a jumper.

  • Dress shirtAI illustration

    Dress shirt

    A smooth, crisp shirt in fine poplin or twill, with a stiffer collar.

    Under a suit or blazer, with or without a tie.

  • Linen shirtAI illustration

    Linen shirt

    A light, breathable shirt in linen, often with a soft collar.

    Summer and holidays, with shorts or light trousers.

  • Flannel shirtAI illustration

    Flannel shirt

    A soft, brushed cotton shirt, often in check.

    Autumn and winter, open over a T-shirt or under a jacket.

  • OvershirtAI illustration

    Overshirt

    A heavier shirt worn as a light jacket, often with chest pockets.

    Over a T-shirt or knit in spring and autumn.

  • Camp-collar shirtAI illustration

    Camp-collar shirt

    A short-sleeved shirt with an open, flat collar, also called a Cuban collar.

    Relaxed summer style, untucked.

  • Denim shirtAI illustration

    Denim shirt

    A shirt in light denim or chambray.

    Casual; with chinos or under a knit.

  • BlouseAI illustration

    Blouse

    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.

Questions

An Oxford shirt has a thicker, textured weave and a button-down collar; a dress shirt is smoother and crisper, made for wearing with a suit.

Smart shirts usually are; casual shirts with a straight hem, like camp-collar and overshirts, can be worn untucked.

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