Men's Fashion this Spring Racing Carnival - Part 3

The classic 'Banker Shirt'

Shirts and ties: When you're thinking about what shirt to wear to the races, think like a Zebra and stick to monochrome.  At it's simplest, this could be a nice white shirt with a slim black tie but if you're after something a bit more adventurous, you should be able to find yourself a shirt that stands out.  My pick of the bunch is something like the black and white 'Banker Shirt' pictured below will not only stand out on the day, but will also look good at work after the racing season is over.  Something less conventional might be a black and white tablecloth check shirt like the Burberry one here.  

Which ever way you run with your shirt selection, keeping it monochrome will look great with the nice black, charcoal or grey suit that you almost certainly purchased after reading part 2.  

Your tie is your opportunity to have a flash of color or to match her outfit.  Find yourself a slim line tie that is similar but not exactly the same as her dress, and then find a pocket square that is similar as well. A nice touch is some cufflinks that match your tie too.

The big takeaways are: 

a) your shirt should be monochrome 

b) your tie should be a slim one and finally, 

c) wear a double cuffed shirt with cufflinks.. always.  They don't cost much more than a normal shirt but they look heaps better!

Next time: Hats.. yes. Hats.