Price: £45

Checkered shirts aren’t just for the rodeo these days, slipping into modern days menswear with ease thanks to their casual appeal. A little more dressed up that a cotton t-shirt, the check shirt is something that will suit almost anyone thanks to its array of patterns and colours. French Connection’s Check Shirt features tab detail at the shoulders and raw edge applique on the back for extra detail.

Buy it now from: FrenchConnection.com

Price: $69.50

This brown pinstripe shirt would look great on many men. The shirt has a nice clean cut, where the stripes aren’t overpowering. Made from 100% soft sueded cotton it is also very comfortable and can be worn in the office or out of the office with jeans.

Buy it now from: Abercrombie.com

Price: $29.95 (Was $39.50)

American Eagle hopes you will wear this to holiday parties, and it is sophisticated enough for party season. Blue pinstriped shirts usually look good on most guys, with a vintage crisp fit. This shirt will look great with the cuffs rolled up and not too neatly pressed (but not crumpled either).

Buy it now from: AE.com

Price: $53

This medium blue floral shirt is for the man who would like to add a bit more colour and prints to his wardrobe, but doesn’t want to go too bold or dramatic. So this subtle blue and print is a perfect start.

Buy it now from: BlueFly.com

Price: £92

This Paul & Joe cotton shirt is a perfect dress shirt that can be dressed up with nice trousers or loose with casual slacks. The subtle colour and pattern is great for men who don’t want to wear loud and brightly coloured shirts.

Buy it now from: MenAlaMode.com

Price: £30

A black shirt with a difference. The gold trim and rolled up cuffs gives this shirt a relaxed evening look for nights when you’re going out on a date or having a few drinks with friends at a nice bar. Pair it with dark denim and nice shoes.

Buy it from: Topman.com (sibling site to Topshop)