3 Ways to Wear a Seersucker Shirt
With Gitman Vintage’s Chris Olberding
Often times in order to make things better, sometimes you have to look back. Gitman Vintage was formally created in 2008, but the Gitman brand has been making men's shirting since 1932. It's a label that covers all the bases, from classic staples to interesting cuts made from unique prints and fabrics. The man responsible for continuing to push the brand forward is the company's president, Chris Olberding.
Gitman Vintage has developed a rep for their bold prints—think geometric patterns, tie dye and mid-century floral prints. But, the construction of the shirt is what keeps customers returning to re-up on essentials like oxfords. The expertly stitched tailoring, original chalk buttons and the overall handmade quality is why the brand will always make our product roundups anytime we highlight oxfords.
Gitman just launched some new prints in warm-weather fabrics like linen, Panama washer cloth and seersucker. “The blue seersucker stripe is one of my favorite shirts for spring and summer”, says Olberding. The lightweight woven is cut from a 4 oz. puckered cotton—he says it's an old school shirt that can feel incredibly cool when worn the right way. Now that we're ready to start dressing for warmer weather we asked Chris how he'll be wearing his trusty seersucker oxford this summer.
3 Ways to Wear a Seersucker Shirt
1
The
Pool Look
Since you're relaxing feel free to keep your shirt untucked as well. Unbuttoned on the front, at least three buttons, and undo the collar buttons.
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1) Blue stripe seersucker oxford, $195 by Gitman Vintage
2) Canvas hat, $155 by Cableami
3) Our swim trunk Madeira, $147.53 by Fedeli
4) Arizona EVA sandal, $49.95 by Birkenstock
2
Summer
Dinner
A little hockey tuck dresses the shirt down a bit and is the a perfect way to give off a laid back vibe for a night out with friends. Be sure to leave the top two unbuttoned.
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1) Blue stripe seersucker oxford, $195 by Gitman Vintage
2) US Army slim-fit fatigue pant, $240 by orSlow
3) Tiago socks, $27 by Falke
4 Chambord gloss brogues, $523 by Paraboot
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Dress
It Up
Opt for a full tuck (buttoned-up, save one) for a more formal look on first dates or when you're going to meet the significant other's parents.
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1) Blue stripe seersucker oxford, $195 by Gitman Vintage
2) Cotton/linen chore jacket, $400 by Ring Jacket
3) Cotton/linen double-pleated belted trouser, $395 by Ring Jacket
4) Adam penny loafer town shoe, $409.25 by Tricker's
Where did
seersucker
come from?
According to NPR, the southern staple originated in 1907 when a New Orleans merchant began searching for a lighter-weight suit that could withstand the summer heat, humidity and sweat. The blue and white fabric was born, named “Seersucker” from the Persian word for “milk and sugar” in homage to its textured weave.
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