The 15 Best Oxford Shirts for Spring 2011

It's tough to find a good button-down shirt, let alone one that doesn't look like something your grandpa would rock. These shirts, also known as oxfords, are made of heavy woven cotton and normally have buttons on the collar corners. Oxfords have that utilitarian swag that's versatile enough to be worn casually or formally. So whether you're rocking a blazer or a leather jacket, oxfords are your safest bet to look sophisticated without trying too hard. To help you gear up for springtime, we chose an array of colors and and included our style tips for The 15 Best Oxford Shirts for Spring 2011 as featured in our February/Marchissue.

A.P.C. Indigo Oxford
Available at A.P.C., $225
A classic color every dude should have in his closet.

Ben Sherman Laundered Shirt
Available at Ben Sherman, $99
The club collar adds character to the standard shirt and if you plan to send this one out to dry clean, ask them to for heavy starch to make your collar crisp.

Diesel Oxford
Available at Diesel, $120
Pink is not feminine. Your ability to wear it just proves the ladies that you're daring.

Fred Perry Mix Striped Oxford Shirt
Available at Fred Perry, $135
If you're going to go with a blue shirt, this is the one. Definitely not for the ordinary corporate guy.

GANT by Michael Bastian Blue Banker Stripe Linen Shirt
Available at GANT, $195
This rugged railroad shirt even looks good worn-in and wrinkled.

Gitman Vintage Cotton Broadcloth 1986 Button Down
Available at Gitman, $170
This pattern and muted color palette adds an extra punch when paired with a solid dark jacket.

StpL Freeman Long Sleeve Buttondown Shirt in Red Oxford
Available at The Reed Space, $130
If you're not brave enough to wear pink, rock salmon.

Steven Alan Single Needle Shirt
Available at Steven Alan, $168
Stock up your spring wardrobe with bright colors.

Stüssy BD Chambray Shirt
Available at Stussy, $120
If it's machine washable, don't put it in the dryer after. Hang dry so you have less wrinkles to iron.

Amongst Friends Mixed Oxford
Available at Amongst Friends NYC, $75
A bold play on stripes is a good way to start the day.

Penfield Kerman Shirt in Pink
Available at Penfield, $75
Pink is big this spring. Remember where you heard it first.

Seize sur Vingt Troglodyte Homunculus Travel Shirt
Available at 16SUR20, $195
The western plaid is revamped into a more rich-yet-muted look.

UNIQLO Oxford Shirt
Available at UNIQLO stores, $25
You can't go wrong with a crisp solid button-down.

Hamilton 1883 Gray Classic Oxford
Available at Hamilton 1883, $195
The shade of gray is suited well for a khaki jacket.

Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Patchwork Oxford
Available at Mark Mcnairy, $130
The contrasting red stripes against the solid blue is a fun combination of two classic oxford styles.