September 2, 2021 - Clothing & Accessories

How to Wear our New Plain Coloured Custom-Made Shirts

Men's black plain coloured custom-made long sleeve shirt with African print fabric contrasts model wearing office

We’re excited to share with you our brand-new men’s plain coloured custom made shirts collection, which recently launched on our online African boutique! Our current collection features both black and blue shirts with short and long sleeve options.

What’s great about these shirts is that you have the option to add colourful and patterned African fabric contrasts to the: collar, cuffs or sleeve ends, front placket, sleeve placket, and pocket(s) for a truly unique look!

 

Men's plain coloured custom-made shirts with optional African print fabric contrasts model wearing in office

Kitenge’s new plain coloured shirts with optional African print fabric contrasts

You can also change the style of the collar, cuff, placket, and pocket(s), as you can with all our bold and vibrant African men’s shirts. These plain coloured shirts are easy to wear and look more subtle than our colourful African shirts.

Are you bored of wearing dull coloured shirts that look similar to everyone else? Would you like to wear a shirt that can help boost your mood, increase your creativity and productivity?

Learn more about what the colour of your shirt says about you and how it can make you and others feel.

Continue reading to find out how you could wear our plain coloured custom-made shirts with your existing wardrobe and create different looks for a range of occasions.

Learn How to Style our New Plain Coloured Shirts with Optional African Print Fabric Contrasts

Investing in high quality, comfortable shirts that fit you well, and are made to last could help you save money in the long-term, as you’re more likely to wear the shirts more often. Plain coloured shirts can also be effortlessly fused with your existing wardrobe.

If you choose to add African print fabric contrasts to your plain coloured shirt, then you can have fun experimenting with a one-of-a-kind look that will help you to stand out and express your individual style. These versatile shirts can be worn both casually and formally and for many different occasions.

Explore our top 4 style tips for outfit inspiration. These looks are straightforward to accomplish so you can’t go wrong!

1) Wear with Jeans or Chinos for a Smart or Casual Look

For a casual look, you can easily wear a plain coloured shirt with black/dark blue jeans or plain coloured chinos that match the main body fabric of the shirt (and the optional African print fabric contrasts). You can either wear smart shoes or trainers depending on the occasion.

 

Men's plain black short sleeve shirt with optional African print fabric contrasts model wearing front view full outfit

Kitenge’s Men’s Black Short Sleeve Shirt with optional African print fabric contrasts

This is a great look if you’re meeting up with friends for pub garden drinks, going to a birthday party or even a dinner date.

2) Pair with Smart Trousers for Work and Formal Events

These plain coloured shirts are perfect to wear for work at the office or if working from home. If you choose to add optional African print fabric contrasts then this could help you to stand out and get noticed on your next video conferencing call.

This look is also perfect for formal social and networking events.

 

Men's custom-made plain light blue long sleeve shirt with optional African wax print fabric contrasts model wearing sat down in office full outfit

Kitenge’s Men’s Light Blue Long Sleeve Shirt with optional African print fabric contrasts

3) Style a Plain Short Sleeve Shirt with African Print Made to Measure Shorts

For a fantastic holiday look, you could wear a plain coloured short sleeve shirt with a pair of colourful African print shorts. If you choose to have optional African print fabric contrasts for your plain coloured shirt, you could order the shorts in the same African print fabric to match!

 

Men's custom-made plain light blue short sleeve shirt with optional ankara fabric contrasts model wearing front view using phone

Kitenge’s Men’s Light Blue Short Sleeve Shirt with optional African print fabric contrasts

You could also wear a plain coloured short sleeve shirt with a pair of plain coloured shorts that match the colour of the shirt. For example, our Light Blue Short Sleeve Shirt can be paired with plain dark blue shorts.

Style this look with flip-flops, sandals, or casual trainers with a trilby hat, sunglasses and watch or bracelets.

Learn more about how you can accessorise your men’s shirts.

4) Finish your Look with African Men’s Accessories

Our final look is the most creative! You could wear a plain coloured shirt with African accessories such as a necktie, bow tie and/or pocket square to insert into your blazer pocket. You could wear braces/suspenders or a waistcoat instead of a blazer.

 

Men's African print bow ties model wearing with suspenders

Kitenge African print Men’s Gold Floral Bow Tie

Even if you choose to have African print fabric contrasts for a plain coloured long sleeve shirt, you could add an African print pocket square to your blazer pocket as a finishing touch.

Learn more about where you can wear our versatile men’s plain coloured shirts, with optional African print fabric contrasts, and how simple it is to place an order online!

Find out How you Can Get Another Custom-Made Shirt for FREE with your First Purchase!

Don’t forget to take advantage of our great special offer. When you purchase your first plain coloured (or African print) custom-made shirt you can get another one for FREE!

All you need to do is add two made to measure shirts with the same sleeve length and measurements to your basket. You can add 2 x plain coloured shirts, 2 x African print shirts or one of each if you prefer.

Then use the code MTMFIRST on the basket page to get one of the shirts for FREE! If you prefer to order a custom-made long sleeve shirt and short sleeve shirt together then you can get the lowest priced shirt for FREE by using the code MTMFIRSTSPECIAL.

 

Kitenge Store models wearing plain coloured custom made shirts with optional African wax print fabric contrasts office

 

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