Half Sleeve Shirts for Men

Half sleeve shirts for men, also called half shirts or short sleeve shirts, are the coolest shirt for Indian summers: a collar and buttons like a full sleeve shirt, but with sleeves that end above the elbow. About 1 in 7 shirts our customers buy online is half sleeve.

Fit. Most of our half sleeve shirts are slim fit (more than 9 in 10 of those our customers buy), tapered at the waist and fitted through the shoulders, which keeps the short sleeves neat. We also have relaxed fit half sleeve shirts, straighter and looser through the body and best worn untucked.

Fabric. Cotton is the everyday choice: crepe, twill, poplin, herringbone and dobby weaves all breathe well. Cotton linen and viscose linen are lighter and cooler for the hottest days. Viscose and cotton viscose prints drape softly for evenings and holidays.

Patterns. Printed half sleeve shirts are our biggest group, followed by checks, plain shirts and stripes. Plain shirts and small checks look smartest; bold prints are for weekends and travel.

How to wear them. Half sleeve shirts look best untucked with jeans, chinos or shorts. A plain or small-check half sleeve shirt can be tucked into trousers for a casual office day. Wear an open printed half sleeve shirt over a plain T-shirt, or with linen trousers on holiday.

Getting the fit right. The sleeves should end around the middle of your upper arm, and if you'll wear it untucked, the hem should sit no lower than the middle of your trouser zip.