The dress shirt is making a comeback, but it's not the same as it used to be. In the past, dress shirts were a staple of the white-collar wardrobe. Men would often have closets full of them in a variety of styles, from solid to striped to plaid. However, the way we work has changed in recent decades, and the need for dress shirts has declined.
The shift to working remotely during the pandemic eliminated the need for many to dress up for work. And even when people started returning to the office, a lot of men left their dress shirts at home. However, as companies have doubled down on their efforts to get more workers back in offices, some fashion experts are seeing signs of the dress shirt's re-emergence.
There is a new trend called "office-core" or "corp-core," which is essentially a form of white-collar cosplay. This trend has helped to rekindle interest in dress shirts. Dress shirts are also being retooled to reflect a preference for working in comfortable clothes. Versions are being made of fabric blends that incorporate cotton and stretch materials like spandex. Another trend is the return of the point-collar dress shirt, which was popular in the mid-1990s.
Overall, the dress shirt is still an important part of the men's wardrobe, but it's not the same as it used to be. Men are no longer buying as many dress shirts, and they are looking for shirts that are more comfortable and stylish. ░