Looking for holiday shirt choices for men? Well though the fabric ranges available may seem endless, you should remember that it is the fabric, which reflects the quality of a shirt. You will be wearing the shirt for at least 8 hours a day and so you need something that is season appropriate, suave and wearable.

Though cotton remains the most common and recommended fabric for shirts, it is not always suitable for the winters. Here are some stylish and utile alternatives that you can check out for men’s shirts-

1. Flannel

Men flannel shirt shirts are definitely a great pick for the urban-suave men. It works well for the holiday season and throughout the winters because it is heavy and yet soft. So, you get to enjoy that snug and warm feeling of a sweater, without that extra bulk or weight. All that you need to do is layer the shirt right on colder or warmer days. Think heavy cashmere coats on frosty days and light suede’s when it is not that cold.

The plaid flannel shirt is a trendy casual shirt, though it is not a formal or dress shirt. So they look best when you wear it with the collar open. Keep the rest of your outfit simple and muted when you sport them. For a more formal look you can go for polyester flannel shirts, which is also, work appropriate when worn with pleated trousers.

2. Oxford shirts

The Oxford cloth or fabric is another coarse shirting for the holidays. It is soft and comfortable and generally worn in the button-down collar style. A special characteristic of these shirts are that they are colored and patterned with threads running in one direction to give it a characteristic textured appearance. These shirts make a suitable pick for winter.