Poplin is a strong and stiffer fabric commonly used to make
women's and men's dress shirts. It's unique texture prevents it from
wrinkling as easily as cotton, so it is a frequent choice for
business professionals and men's formal wear.
Poplin shirts come in a variety of colors, and are easily paired
with many different styles of dressing.
They are used often as a
staple in most office wear wardrobes, the standard poplin button-up
dress shirt is an excellent place to start building your outfit.
For
men, it is a an opportunity to offset a wonderfully tailored suit
with a clean, crisp white or a pop of color if your feeling
expressive. For women, the shirts often come in a stretch material
which helps the garment mold to the curves of a woman's body rather
than hang box like from the chest down. Poplin shirts look perfect
under pantsuits, giving a classy and professional impression. They
also transition well from day to night, looking very sexy with a pair
of dark wash jeans and some flashy jewelry. Add a pair of heels and
some dark eyeliner, and you've gone seamlessly from the office to
cocktails with your friends. Wearing the poplin shirt tucked into
pants is a matter of preference.
Tucking it in creates a more formal conservative look, leaving it
out looks more relaxed and comfortable and sometimes more flattering
on a women's body. It can be difficult to leave the shirt untucked,
as any wrinkles can quickly make the wearer look sloppy and unkempt.
A current trend for women is to leave the shirt only half tucked in.
This creates a much more comfortable, yet still fashionable look.
Rolling the sleeves up in a neatly calculated way also creates a
"let's get down to work" look at the office, and a relaxed
look during leisure activities. The price of poplin shirts ranges due
to quality, workmanship and material but can often be found
inexpensively in most department stores.