Best men’s shirt brands for a smart wardrobe refresh, chosen by menswear experts

Whether it’s for work or a wedding, nothing makes a man feel smarter than pulling on a crisp shirt, especially when it’s box-fresh and freshly ironed.But there are so many styles to choose from, from short- and long-sleeved to smart and casual (smart-casual, anyone?!), not to mention the variety in prices and labels. Plus, it’s hard to keep up with so many different iterations being sent down the runway – what’s hot this month often is not the next.Who couldn’t use a guiding hand to point us in the right direction? An expert to help navigate shelves and websites bursting with different fabrics and cuts, and separating those long-term investment pieces from the fast-fashion fads.Callum McCall, co-founder of menswear brand Flax London, says: “Increasingly, the consumer mindset is about buyin