The Best Men’s Dress Shirts Under $200

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There is perhaps no item more universal to men’s wardrobes than the dress shirt. Whether you work in media or finance, a crisp, well-made dress shirt can make all the difference in how you present yourself at work—and turn some heads when you unwind at happy hour afterwards. On the other hand, an ill-fitting, wrinkle-prone shirt may detract from your brilliant ideas and make you look sloppy.

But if you’ve ever shopped for dress shirts, you already know the options can be somewhat overwhelming. Seek out dress-for-success shirts that’ll keep their structure over time and be aware of how different cuts and tailoring fit your body.

And while there are a certainly plenty of great luxury options, you don’t need to spend more than $200 to find something reliable for your closet. From classic Oxford cuts ideal for a smart blazer to breathable, versatile poplin shirts, here are some superb shirts you can snag for less than 200 bucks.

Brooks Brothers’ expert craftmanship is on full display with this lightweight, two-way stretching broadcloth shirt woven from superfine yarn. A versatile button-down (available in the classic Madison fit, along with the slimmer Regent, Milano and Soho styles), the non-iron shirt is winkle-resistant, guaranteeing a crisp and clean look all day long. Finally, a proprietary Coolmax technology offers moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties.

Particularly during summer, many look to lighter fabrics for relief from the heat. Comfort shouldn’t be sacrificed for design, and J. Crew finds that tricky balance in its two-ply Ludlow cotton shirt, which stretches and moves with your body. The fabric blend is treated for wrinkle-resistance so you can your time enjoying the warm weather instead of ironing shirts.

SuitSupply carved out a niche in the menswear space, first with its price-friendly direct-to-consumer fashion and subsequently with its brick-and-mortar boutiques that offer expert in-house tailoring. From its acclaimed Traveller collection of non-iron, throw-in-your-suitcase items comes this unique cotton shirt that features a button cuff and curved cutaway collar. The thin windowpane pattern offers a fun and fresh look that still works in the most conservative of offices.

T.M. Lewin enjoys strong popularity in its native England, and that Jermyn Street following has grown stateside due to the reasonable price point and high-quality clothes. This poplin stripe shirt is generously proportioned and cut to offer a relaxed fit. The timeless spread collar looks professional with or without a tie.

This chic, modern take on a classic poplin dress shirt is made with lightweight fabrics that flatter a wide range of body types. Produced by the London shirtmaker Pink, this shirt is trimmed with subtly elegant details like mother of pearl buttons and a softly constructed collar. It also features a streamlined cut best suited for a modern, casual look. And as the name implies, the shirt works equally well in a trendy office or a more laidback weekend setting.

You certainly can’t beat the convenience and price of Amazon’s house label, Buttoned Down. The mega-marketplace offers this non-iron 100% Supima cotton shirt in more than a dozen patterns, including this blue gingham, as well as three fits: slim, fitted and classic. The fitted option, pictured above, is 2.5 inches slimmer in the chest and 2 inches slimmer in the waist, allowing it to be worn equally well tucked or untucked.

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