With little risk of being mistaken, we presume you will be attending a wedding this summer. Perhaps even several weddings. Perhaps you are even the groom.
In any event, everyone knows that a wedding without a shirt cannot be a happy wedding, which is why we have taken the liberty of listing in this article the Hast shirts best suited to the finest of ceremonies.
Introduction to the shirt in a formal setting
In a world where casual dress seems to have taken over the men's wardrobe, wedding ceremonies stand as the last bastions of etiquette.
Impenetrable citadels of a certain idea of formal elegance, they remain the stage for traditional dress codes, impervious to the upheavals that otherwise shake them.
At the heart of this stronghold lies, of course, the one that makes ours beat: the shirt.
At the heart of this stronghold lies, of course, the one that makes ours beat: the shirt.
The centrepiece of any formal outfit worthy of the name, it comes in a range of fabrics, some better suited than others to summer heat. Among them are the essential cotton, for softness and suppleness; linen, for lightness and absorbency; cotton-linen blends, for durability and breathability; Giro inglese, for texture and ventilation; seersucker, for texture and airflow; and Tencel™, for fluidity and breathability. From our wardrobe, we have selected the Hast shirts best suited to celebrating love while keeping cool. A selection.
Our finest shirts for a wedding
From the most formal to the most casual-chic, here are the protagonists we submit for your consideration to dress these happy hours:
Our extraordinary "One piece collar": available in white and sky blue, this unique piece takes on the air of a work of art thanks to its collar constructed from a single piece of fabric. The very height of elegance, this cotton poplin shirt makes the most of the rare and complex construction of its neckline to achieve a delicate, harmonious look. The fruit of exceptional craftsmanship, it effortlessly exudes grace and delicacy, to the great delight of lovers of fine craftsmanship. You can wear it with or without a tie, but never without panache.
Our blue micro-striped cotton and linen shirt: all subtlety, this piece features a deceptively plain fabric in 55% cotton and 45% linen. A discreet and particularly chic way to bring texture and substance to your outfit, while benefiting from the softness and breathability of these two natural fibres. Invisible from more than two or three metres away, the blue-and-white micro-striped pattern takes on the air of an optical illusion, revealing itself to your guests as they draw closer. Distinction, decidedly, lies in the details.
Our blue striped cotton-linen shirt: bolder, the blue stripes of this shirt in 55% cotton and 45% linen take it towards more casual horizons. The same goes for its button-down collar, which you can fasten or leave to flutter depending on the degree of formality you wish to bring to your outfit. Combining the suppleness and freshness of these two essential natural materials, this gently textured shirt skilfully walks a fine line somewhere between elegance and insouciance.
Our white 100% linen shirts or navy: despite the image of a material bordering on nonchalance, linen fabrics remain emperors in their kingdom during the fine season. Lightweight, strong, absorbent and thermoregulating, this high-performance fibre can work perfectly in a formal outfit, provided it is paired skilfully. In our view, combining the dry, rough texture of linen with a smoother two-piece suit (in cotton or in Fresco wool, for example) is an idea worth exploring; preferably by playing with fairly strong contrasts.
Our navy seersucker shirt: recognisable by the ripples created by varying the tension of the threads during weaving, seersucker is a valuable ally in summer. Its puckered texture keeps the fabric away from the skin and encourages air circulation, which is why garments made from it are particularly well ventilated. The other side of the coin: its crumpled appearance contrasts sharply with the smooth austerity of formal pieces, placing it firmly among casual fabrics. Paired with a dress suit, however, a seersucker shirt will make its mark, subtly bringing texture to an outfit deemed too flat.
Our western shirt: admittedly, we hesitated before including it in this list, but we now feel it deserves its place. A free interpretation of North American western shirts, it comes in an Albini fabric of 67% cotton and 23% linen with a slub effect. A distinctive texture that sets it apart from its original denim and allows you to wear this remarkable piece with a two-piece suit without turning into a cowboy. Try it, if you dare.
Inspired outfits for inspiring moments
To suitably accompany this selection of shirts, we offer you a medley of looks worthy of the occasion, whether you are a guest, best man or the happy chosen one.
The dashing cowboy, with a western shirt tamed by a wonderfully fresh Fresco wool suit.
The dandy, with a short-sleeved shirt in Giro inglese framed by an ecru 100% linen suit.
The country gentleman, with a forest green outfit paired with a 100% linen white shirt and a striped tie.
The versatile one, with a 3-in-1 workwear suit and a cotton-linen band collar shirt.
The versatile one, with a suit of the same ilk crafted in 100% cotton herringbone and a striped Giza cotton shirt with a band collar.
The nostalgic one, with a 100% linen two-piece suit and a short-sleeved shirt with an open Cuban collar, straight out of the 70s.
Now you have all the cards in hand to put together an outfit to say yes to, for better or worse.