Top Ten Preppy Essentials: #2 The Madras Shirt

Band of Outsiders Short Sleeve Madras Shirt, $180

A good madras shirt is a beautiful thing. Too often guys get scared about doing plaid in the summer because they think they look “overly preppy” and ridiculous. But it’s the prep that understands that plaid isn’t just for the fall, and because of this, he can own the madras look. But once upon a time, madras was a common fabric as the prepster had established his place at the core of American style. We think it’s time you gave the madras shirt a chance–you’ll be surprised at how good you can look.

The thing about madras, like all plaids, is that is comes in loads of colors and styles. While you can find madras shirts in bright colors and in those elaborate patchwork designs, we want you to keep it a little more tame–especially if you’re just getting your first madras shirt. That’s why we love Band of Outsiders short sleeve madras shirt. It’s got a great color palette and a pretty simple pattern, all things considered. It has that trim fit like all of Band’s shirts, and the short sleeves will work perfectly in the summer.

Get Band of Outsiders Short Sleeve Madras Shirt at South Willard for $180.