How To Wear Heavily Printed Shirts Without Compromising Your Masculine Features

You think Ranveer Singh selects loud fashion for fun?

Or 59-year-old Shah Rukh Khan randomly showed off his chest wearing Ritu Kumar’s green paisley shirt in Pathaan?

No. Prints mean life. In the world of dead, boring moments, big, flashy prints add action, movement and liveliness, making you look young.

You’ve seen them too—those bold shirts with wild prints that practically yell for attention. You like them, maybe even own one, but every time you try it on, you wonder, “Is this too much?” When worn right, prints can make you look more confident, more put-together and way more stylish than the guy still stuck in plain tees. So how do you rock bold prints while keeping your style sharp, balanced and masculine? Allow us to let you in on the secret.

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The Chill Vibe

If you want to give out beach vibe, make it loud and clear with your outfit. A relaxed short-sleeved shirt with a print that mimics the blue of the sea, offers a little bit of pizzazz with trees or tropical leaves. For balance, keep the rest of your look black or white.

The City Vibe

When you’re confused between the same shirt you wear all the time and an experimental one, go sauntering around the town in a floral print. A short sleeved, airy cotton weave that helps you withstand the heat with a design that works effortlessly to create balance with dark-toned jeans, shorts or trousers. Finish the look with a crossbody bag and shoes that match your pants.

The Wedding Vibe

For a friend or relatives wedding, ensure your entire outfit exudes elegance with a scenic cotton-silk printed shirt. We’re not talking about a random printed shirt here but a scenic one paired with a suit. It’ll make you look dashing without making a big fuss. Add final touches with dress shoes and a timeless, preferably luxury watch.

The Creative Office Vibe

Summery prints, when done right, are sartorial hedonism. So why not learn to trick your brain into believing you’re in paradise while you’re at your regular nine-to-five desk job? As long as you keep up with these two rules of keeping your sleeves long and keeping your shirt crisp and clean, you’re good to work. A sober silhouette with light-coloured trousers and loafers will make you appear professional enough.

The Key Vibe

If it’s not a specific vibe you’re looking for or you don’t know exactly what you want to do with prints, just keep a few key styling tips in mind and you’ll always make prints work in your favour.

1. Pair your printed shirt with solid, neutral bottoms.

2. Make sure the shirt fits well on the shoulders, hugs your arms just enough and isn’t drowning you in fabric.

3. Florals and funky patterns feel masculine when they’re in darker or earthier tones—burgundy, forest green, navy, rust.

4. Unbuttoned printed shirt over a plain white or black tee to appear cool.

5. Keep your face, feet, hands and hair groomed to make sure prints don’t make you look chaotic.

6. Accessories should be kept minimal to maintain a masculine appearance. Skip anything flashy.