L I N E N F L A M E · M E N ' S S T Y L E G U I D E The Striped Linen Shirt Guide for Men How to choose, style and wear a striped linen shirt in India, for the office, weddings, holidays and every weekend in between. 01 Choosing the right stripe, colour and fit 02 Sky blue or charcoal grey? 03 Weddings and festive events 04 Beach holidays and travel 05 Layering over a T-shirt 100% Pure European Flax Linen linenflame.com 0 1 · C H O O S I N G Choosing the right stripe, colour and fit A striped shirt can make you look sharp or slightly off, and the difference almost always comes down to three choices: the width of the stripe, the colour and the fit. Get these right and a striped linen shirt for men becomes one of the most useful shirts you own. Fine stripes Neat and formal. Best for the office and for shorter or broader builds. Medium (Bengal) The most versatile. Works from weekday to weekend. Bold stripes Relaxed and casual. Suits slim to average builds. Skin tone Stripe colours that flatter Fair Sky blue, soft grey, medium-contrast stripes Wheatish / medium Blue, grey, charcoal, peach beige Deep Charcoal, crisp blue, warm peach Fit check: Read the full guide: How to choose a striped linen shirt for men in India The shoulder seam sits on the edge of your shoulder bone. ✓ No pulling or curving stripes across the chest buttons. ✓ Stripes run straight from collar to hem. ✓ A little ease through the body keeps linen cool. ✓ Linen Flame · Striped Linen Shirt Guide 2 0 2 · C O M P A R I N G Sky blue or charcoal grey? These two colours look similar on a screen but do very different jobs. Sky blue is a daytime colour: fresh, approachable and made for summer. Charcoal grey is an evening colour: sharper, deeper and more polished. The easiest way to choose is to think about where you spend most of your time. Sky Blue Stripe Daytime, everyday office, summer sun, brunches and holidays. Pairs with navy, beige, white and denim. Charcoal Grey Stripe Evenings, meetings, dinners and events. Pairs with black, grey, white and dark denim. Feature Sky Blue Charcoal Grey Overall look Fresh, light Sharp, polished Best time Daytime Evening Office Everyday wear Meetings and presentations Summer Best in strong sun Best indoors and after dark Shoes Tan loafers, white sneakers Black or dark brown leather If you wear shirts often, owning both gives you a complete day-to-night rotation in the same flattering stripe style. Read the full comparison: Sky blue vs charcoal grey striped linen shirt for men Linen Flame · Striped Linen Shirt Guide 3 0 3 · C E L E B R A T I N G Weddings and festive events Not every function needs a heavy kurta or a full suit. For day weddings, haldi, mehendi, poojas and Diwali parties, a refined striped linen shirt looks festive and stays comfortable through long, warm events. For the main ceremony or a formal reception, always follow the host's dress code first. Function Stripe colour Pair with Day wedding Sky blue Beige or white trousers, tan loafers Haldi / Mehendi Peach beige Light linen trousers, mojaris Sangeet / Cocktail Charcoal grey Black trousers, Nehru jacket Diwali party Black-grey Bengal Festive jacket, dark loafers Destination wedding Sky blue or peach Linen trousers, suede loafers Keep it refined: Read the full guide: Can you wear a striped linen shirt for men to a wedding or festive event? Choose fine to medium stripes rather than bold ones. ✓ Keep the jacket and trousers plain, so the stripe is the only pattern. ✓ Swap sneakers for loafers, monk straps, mojaris or juttis. ✓ Steam the shirt before the event for a neat finish. ✓ Linen Flame · Striped Linen Shirt Guide 4 0 4 · T R A V E L L I N G Beach holidays and travel A striped linen shirt is one of the most useful things you can pack for warm-weather trips. Linen is breathable in humid coastal weather, generally dries faster than heavier fabrics, and stripes soften the look of natural creases. One shirt can cover a beach day, a sunset dinner and the flight home. Beach day Light stripe worn open over a white tee with swim shorts. Sunset dinner Same shirt tucked into linen trousers with loafers. Travel day Charcoal stripe hides marks on flights and long drives. Pack and care in 6 steps: 1. Fasten the top and middle buttons to keep the shape. 2. Roll the shirt loosely instead of folding it. 3. Pack it on top of heavier items. 4. Hang it up as soon as you arrive. 5. Refresh it with bathroom steam during a hot shower. 6. Rinse off salt, sand and sunscreen and dry it in the shade. Read the full guide: Is a striped linen shirt for men good for beach holidays and travel? Linen Flame · Striped Linen Shirt Guide 5 0 5 · L A Y E R I N G Layering over a T-shirt Wearing a striped linen shirt open over a plain tee is one of the easiest ways to look put- together without dressing formally, and linen keeps it practical in Indian weather. The formula is simple: plain base, patterned layer, neutral bottoms. Look Shirt + tee Bottoms & shoes Classic weekend Sky blue + white tee Blue jeans, white sneakers Evening out Charcoal grey + black tee Black jeans, black sneakers Holiday layer Peach beige + navy tee Beige shorts, sandals Smart casual Black-grey Bengal + grey tee Olive chinos, loafers Read the full guide: How to layer a striped linen shirt for men over a T-shirt: 4 easy looks Shop the Linen Flame stripe collection Every shirt is made from 100% pure European flax, with free shipping across India. Striped linen shirts for men: full collection Sky Blue Striped Linen Shirt Charcoal Grey Striped Linen Shirt Black Grey Bengal Striped Linen Shirt Peach Beige Striped Linen Shirt Never layer stripes over a printed or striped tee. ✓ Keep the tee fitted and slightly shorter than the shirt. ✓ Roll the sleeves twice to just below the elbow. ✓ Linen Flame · Striped Linen Shirt Guide 6