It’s easily this summer best & most underrated shirt (that you should be wearing).
Printed Popover Shirts – Hugh & Crye $45
There’s been a huge void in what type of shirt to wear during the summer to stay cool, be stylish — that’s not a tank top or polo shirt (here at MSP, we are PRO tank). Since a tank doesn’t work for every occasion, behold the printed popover shirt.
The four featured above (and the one I’m wearing) are all from the Washington D.C. based brand Hugh & Crye (not sponsored).
Dagoretti Popover – c/o Hugh & Crye | Cutoff White Chino Short – Uniqlo | Waterbury Watch – c/o Timex | Bali Striped Slippers – Jents | Light Brown Tortoise Sunglasses (in hand)- Suitsupply
Starting with patterns, there’s no better departure from the harsh and bitterly colder winter weather than adding some bold prints to your shirting line-up. Embracing prints that have their roots in Native American, Middle Eastern and African cultures give your summer style a worldly vibe, even if you never leave the comfort of your backyard. If you’re looking for a great way to punch up your summer cotton suits, these shirts are the answer.
Moving into the design of a popover, the shirts are essentially a hybrid of a polo & a poplin dress shirt. This particular style has a band collar (or the Nehru Collar. Named after the 1st Prime Minister of India) which inherently casual, but, as we see in India, it is very formal. Like a polo shirt, the placket meets right at the middle of your chest with a total of three coconut horn buttons. Since the hemmed of the shirts are square cut, they’re ideal to be worn untucked, but, if your decided to suit up – their tailored silhouette is tailored enough tuck in. With these familiar features, the popover isn’t to far of a style stretch for any guy.
The Fabric
Cambric Cotton. If this is your first introduction to cambric cotton, take note. It’s extremely durable, highly breathable and wrinkle less than the poplins and Oxfords that you’re use to wearing.
Now you can beat the heat, look fly as hell and stunt on your friends that haven’t decided to upgrade their summer shirt game.
