Ever left your flat in a ray of sunshine only to arrive at the office soaked? Welcome to spring! Winter is over, but it’s not summer yet… and suddenly you have no idea what to wear.

To juggle your wardrobe with ease, follow the LE CHEMISEUR® guide to the right men’s shirt for mid-season.

Mid-season: versatile made-to-measure shirts

In practice, come spring you play it like a Swiss army knife when choosing your clothes. It’s the same with fabrics: drop anything that feels like wool, but avoid fabrics too light to protect you from a sudden shower. Instead, LE CHEMISEUR® has picked out a few fabrics that are perfect for spring. Linen: it insulates from heat and cold, though not from draughts. That said, it’s truly the fabric that brings holidays and white-sand beaches to mind, so why deny yourself?

Flannel or velvet: these soft, smooth fabrics feel wonderful and slot easily into a casual mid-season outfit. They can be worn open over a T-shirt.

Layering: the smart move for dressing in mid-season

Not familiar with layering? It means stacking several layers of clothing. In short, it’s what will save your spring outfits without costing you an arm and a leg in shopping.

The idea? Wear several layers while keeping each one visible. The beauty of layering is the freedom it gives you to play with contrasts of colour, texture and volume. The possibilities are endless! For instance, we love the shirt / cardigan / trench combination, or the T-shirt / open-shirt duo - a classic that spans generations and trends.

Dressing for mid-season: our outfit ideas

In the end, dressing for mid-season isn’t that complicated: just choose the right fabrics and apply the layering technique, while still favouring timeless pieces.

For a casual look

Go for a T-shirt layered under a khaki linen shirt, blue jeans and a pair of white or grey sneakers.

For a smart-casual look

Go for a leather jacket, raw denim, a pair of loafers and a white poplin shirt. It’s also an ideal outfit for a first date.

For a chic look

Bring out the brown or light-grey suit, paired with a white or sky-blue shirt, brown town shoes and a beige or navy trench in case the rain comes.

The LE CHEMISEUR® tip

When you apply the layering technique, be sure to place the lighter garments on the layers close to the body and the darker ones on the outer layers. The visual impact is guaranteed. After mid-season comes summer, when the men’s short-sleeve shirt makes its entrance - and we share all our best tips for wearing it well.