Printed shirts are not just decoration—they're incredibly versatile style champions when paired with similar prints. From printed shirts for men to printed half sleeve shirts for relaxed days to printed full sleeve shirts that are smart, understanding how to mix prints with confidence will shift your whole look.

Before you rush into mixing prints, you need to be wearing the basics. You can balance a bold printed shirt for men online with a solid base under a neutral base—focus on clean colours like monochrome chinos or blazers.

To layer prints—like a printed half sleeve shirt over a striped tee or to add a pinstripe jacket to a printed shirt—be sure to mix scales. By allowing some contrast in the size of each print, a small scale printed shirt is underneath a bold large motif, you create a sense of balance and harmony.

Be sure your prints are working together by sticking to a overall colour story. For example, wearing a seersucker or brighter floral shirt as long as the shirt is complimented by a subtle and layered accessory one of the prints accentuates will make your printed shirt outfit feel completed and cohesive.

Would you like a refined, edgy look? Try a printed full sleeve shirt under a solid blazer allowing a peek of the print under a layer. You could also roll up the sleeves to show more detail, without too much exposure that would wear down your formal look.

Try wearing a patterned shirt under a neutral shirt jacket or overshirt (also known as a shacket). This allows for a layered effect that feels cozy and well thought out, rather than the print shirt feeling like the centrepiece.

Fully printed shirts would look nice when appropriately paired with textured pieces like a suede vest or a cord jacket, the texture creates dimension and having varying textures, mitigate pattern fatigue while keeping the outfit visually interesting.

A short-sleeve print can also come in handy when paired with shorts or solid chinos. Keep the focus on the shirt: roll the sleeves, wear it out, and keep everything else simple for a clean polished, weekend look.

When shopping online for printed men's shirts, look for versatility: our items are curated by My Attire Shop so you can confidently create layered looks, while remaining stylish and appear relevant.