For the past few years now guys have been flashing our chests with no regard for how well we can realistically pull it off. It may be the colder weather drawing in on us, or just urge for change, but guys everywhere are now saying no to man-cleavage and are embracing buttons. [caption id="attachment_589" align="alignleft" width="408" caption="Buttoned Up shirts"][/caption] For the easiest example, take the basic checked shirt that has dominated our wardrobes for the past couple of years (and more than ever this season) and do up all the buttons – to the top now lads – and you have totally reinvented a shirt for this season. And not a penny spent. Do up all five buttons on one of their basic grandad or y-neck T-shirts to create a totally new look. Shirts Obviously you can button up any item right to the top. Works with formalwear, casual check shirts, denim, unusual collars and hooded varieties. You do not have to wear a tie or bow tie with a formal shirt buttoned to the top, on it’s own it is a smart enough look already and it can be matched with braces or geek specs for a great chic look. Shirts with detailing incorporated into the actual shirt are also great ways to add some flair whilst still keeping a simple buttoned up style. [caption id="attachment_590" align="aligncenter" width="217" caption="Buttoned Up Shirt"][/caption] T-shirts As the article mentioned, grandad t-shirts and y-neck t-shirts can be worn like regular tees with every button done up. It gives off a slightly smarter look and feel than a basic crew neck, whilst still remaining firmly casual in appearance. [caption id="attachment_591" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Buttoned Up T-Shirt"][/caption] Polo Shirts Work just as well as shirts buttoned up to the top for a smarter look. Again you can add braces, geek specs and even skinny ties with them to add some flair. [caption id="attachment_592" align="aligncenter" width="230" caption="Buttoned Up Lacoste Polo"][/caption] Author: izzy from micsourcing.com