Best stores for dress shirts

Jeremy Argyle

Eton
This company may be old (founded in Sweden circa 1928), but the line’s design remains contemporary and innovative. Shirts come in four different collections: Red Ribbon, which is made from wrinkle-free cotton (starting around $230); Blue Ribbon, made from handpicked West Indian Sea Island Cotton (starting around $430); Grey Ribbon, comprised of a luxurious mix of fabrics and available in a slimmer fit (starting around $260); and Black Ribbon, evening shirts with pleated chests, studs and French cuffs (starting around $290). 1 W 58th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-758-3866, etonshirts.com)

Jeremy Argyle NYC
Opened in May 2009 and devoted to the men’s modern button-down shirt, this boutique is already making a name for itself in menswear for the young professional. Shoppers come for the bright palette of pastels including, a fitted shirt in a purple-and-white micro plaid pattern ($142) and a pink-and-white checkered shirt with a traditional dress-shirt collar ($128). 160 Spring St at W Broadway (646-781-9050, jeremyargyle.com)

Ralph Lauren
Find a wide range of fits, materials, patterns and prices for the preppy businessman at the Ralph Lauren Men’s Store. Go basic in a classic-fit pinpoint cotton oxford shirt in white ($79.50); suave in a slim-fit cotton broadcloth shirt that comes in vibrant green, pink and purple stripes ($165); or luxurious with a purpley-gray shirt made from Italian cotton poplin, which is part of the sleek Black Label collection ($275). 381 Bleecker St between Charles and Perry Sts (646-638-0684, ralphlauren.com)

Paul Stuart
Paul Stuart’s dress shirts are perfect for the cubicle dweller in search of a sophisticated yet youthful look. Find quality items like a blue-and-white mini-houndstooth checkered cotton shirt ($267), a dark blue oxford cotton shirt ($176.50) and a basic pale yellow pinpoint cotton shirt ($89.50). Madison Ave at 45th St (212-682-0320, paulstuart.com)

Ted Baker
Looking to make a statement? This U.K. brand presents a lot of paisley, floral and geometric prints. Step out of the ordinary in a pale pink shirt with a subtle floral pattern and tapered fit ($185) or a black thin-striped shirt with a paisley design in the background ($225). The ladies around you will notice. 107 Grand St at Mercer St (212-343-8989, tedbaker.com)

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