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By Gerald Ortiz and Michella Ore
What should you demand from the best men's dress shirts? Quality, for one thing. Dashing good looks, for another. And price, of course. While we here at GQ have been known to champion the occasional $600 dress shirt fashioned in a centuries-old Parisian atelier, we're also fans of the other kind of dress shirt: the standby, everyday shirts that help you smarten up without breaking the bank. We're talking that soft poplin button-up you like to layer under a Barbour on weekends or the crisp gingham number you can rock with a blazer and silk knit tie to your niece's bat-mitzvah.
Whether you're a button-down collar, spread collar, or point collar type of guy, we've got you covered. (And these days, they don't need the full French cuff treatment to make you feel like you're ready to conquer whatever hellish challenges the work day throws at you.) Maybe it's been a while since you've had to actually wear a shirt with buttons, and you can't seem to wrap your head around getting back in the saddle (read: the office). Don't worry—dress shirts haven't changed much since 2020.
Below, you'll find 19 of the best men's dress shirts worth buying in bulk. (Bonus points if you nab one on sale!) If you're looking to re-up on a few reliable nine-to-five workhorses here's where to start.
Fit: Regular Material: Cotton Size Availability: S-2XL
What’s old is new again. Todd Snyder called up the storied American shirting specialists at Hamilton to create a button-up you (and your future grandkids) will actually want to slip on. Hand cut and sewn in Hamilton’s Houston-based workshop, the loose yet structured ultra fine button-up features an elegant extended point collar and mother-of-pearl buttons. It’s a shirt generations will enjoy; we’d expect nothing less from folks who have been churning out hits like this since 1883.
Fit: Slim-fit Material: Cotton Size Availability: 38-44 EU
When you’re rolling with the movers and shakers of the world, you need the creme de la creme. And that’s exactly why the titans turn to Charvet, a Parian shirtmaker that's been sewing up the finest button-ups since 1838. (1838!) This svelte shirt is no exception: it fits slim but not constricting for ease of movement, and features an extremely classy double cuff for when you're really feeling fancy. When you slip on this sucker, you don’t meet with the boss—you are the boss.
Fit: Regular Material: 98% Cotton, 2% Elastane Size Availability: XS-2XL
Even your best Marie Kondo cosplay can’t prevent a couple wrinkles from popping up. If you absolutely need to make a smooth impression, a non-iron dress shirt like this one is a North Star. Made from breathable cotton with some added stretch to keep things moving, it’s specially treated to keep wrinkles at bay—and it’s machine washable. Whether you’re traveling for a couple days or a couple of months, make sure this makes it into your carry-on.
Calvin Klein Men's Dress Shirt
Fit: Slim-fit Material: 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex Size Availability: 38-54
Got a last-minute invite to a swanky event and need a dress shirt ASAP? Not to fear, Amazon is here (or there, pretty much everywhere). This no frills, slim fit shirt by Calvin Klein made cut from high-quality cotton blended with spandex for a more comfortable fit. Throw it over your finest chinos or the dress pants you impulsively splurged on and finally have an excuse to bring out. When a t-shirt or any old long-sleeve shirt just won’t do and you’re short on time, Prime it!
Fit: Regular Material: Cotton Size Availability: XS-2XL
The old adage, you get what you pay for, definitely applies to dress shirts but if you’re looking to spread your cash far and wide, you’ve still got some solid options. This regular fit, button down shirt from COS looks like it was pulled straight off the runway but you can find it on your local high street. At first glance it might look like a pretty standard poplin shirt with trademark pointed collar and buttoned-cuffs but subtle revisions, like the pleated placket and seashell buttons, pull it into a league of its own.
New York Slim Fit Spread Broadcloth
Fit: Slim Material: Cotton Size Availability: 39-43
Want a near-custom-fit without hoofing it to a tailor in your neighborhood? Kamakura's cult-loved slim-fit dress shirts are made in Japan and stitched from sturdy yet ultra-breathable cotton, with a tailored fit fresh out of the wrapping—minus the alteration fees. With a snazzy spread collar, French placket, and button cuffs, it’s a dress shirt that has everything you’re looking for—for way less than you'd expect.
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Looks like a simple white shirt, but the soft handcrafted poplin gives off an illustrious sheen that'll have you shining like the star you are.
Bonobos' might've gotten its start helping fellas dial in their pants rotation for the corporate grind, but these days, the brand's wrinkle-resistant dress shirts are the big hit. They're slim but not suffocating, equipped with a trim semi-spread collar, and come with just a hint of stretch for all-day comfort.
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Loose-fitting yet still structured, this shirt keeps things casual—business casual.
Stripes not funky enough? Add a contrast collar for some real old-school banker vibes.
We're big fans of the oversized shirt, but more formal situations call upon the services of a stellar slim piece like this one.
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Extra pointy lapels take this short from plain white button-up to dazzling statement piece in-the-making.
Flips the stripes-to-negative-space ratio on its head.
Spread your...collar and prepare to ascend to new fashion heights.
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Easy, breezy tencel is naturally moisture-wicking so you can say goodbye to those unsightly sweat spots under the pits.
Need a dress shirt ASAP? You know what to do.
Looks smooth as silk but is actually ultra-breathable cotton.
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Mother of pearl buttons make this check shirt, cut and sewn by hand, even more charming.
Studio 54 may be gone but you can keep the Saturday fever alive long through 2023.
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