Bright Loud Attractive Shirts for Men

Attention-seekers will probably confess to seeking out bright, loud, attractive shirts for men. Who can blame them? It's not everyday one gets the opportunity to wear a vibrant top that turns heads and maybe even starts conversations, but sometimes it can just be downright fun to embrace the unexpected. There are definitely occasions when it is appropriate to go the over-the-top route!

Go bright and bold!

Who'd have thought that bright tops actually had any history? They're just shirts with crazy designs on them, right? Actually, there's a bit more to them than that! Sometimes referred to as "dandy" shirts, dressy, loud tops are flamboyant, colorful and adventurous. They may not be the choice du jour for the everyday man, but many out there do turn to them as an ostentatious alternative to the traditional polo knit and dress shirts. They may even be considered a bit campy, what with their tendency to really push the envelope in a no-holding-back sort of way. These tops make ample use of vibrant prints – a paisley here, a polka dot there or a stripe everywhere.

Not everyone will agree that they should be called "dandies"; they're deemed this in recognition of the dandy itself, a largely indefinable yet somehow still recognizable gentleman who dresses with equal parts intelligence, elegance, wit and knowledge that he looks marvelous at all times. Dating back to Edwardian times, the English concept of dandyism calls to mind a particular image that may involve a vibrant shirt or two, but definitely applies to a stylish man. For some, a bold top may well be just that –a bright addition to a sedate wardrobe meant to shake things up a bit.

You could be on the beach or cruising the boardwalk. Perhaps you're just hanging out with friends at the mall, on a casual date or running errands on a sunny summer weekend. No matter what the case, you can get away with wearing your most outlandish, bold attire on these occasions.

As for when not to wear your attention-grabbing top, you can count on the answer being the same every time: work. Unless your place of employment happens to be a surf shop, a very artistic environment, or another extremely casual retail environment that does not have a strict dress code, you're not likely to get away with wearing something described as "loud." On the other hand, you might be able to pull off "bright" every now and then, and you can (and should!) always opt for something attractive.

With that out of the way, you can concentrate on the fun part – finding those snazzy shirts. Fortunately, you won't have to look far. Though a loud men's shirt is hardly as versatile as, say, a crisp dress shirt, the market is still saturated with options aplenty. Here's where to look, and what you'll find.

Easily one of the most bargain-friendly hotspots on the Internet, Bluefly has a decent selection of men's clothing. Find those bright tops easily; simply click on "Men," then "Shirts – Casual." Here, you'll be able to search for tops by color and type. So if you happen to be seeking a bold purple or blue top, you're in luck – there are always a few to be found here.

Though the store does not operate an online store, H&M is one of the hottest choices for trendy, bold menswear. The European chain is always right on top of the latest fashion choices, so it's no surprise that its men section is chalk full of bold, edgy tops. The styles are especially suitable for teenagers and young men.

You simply can't go wrong at Macy's, where a vast selection of bright, loud, attractive shirts for men awaits. From printed henley and thermal shirts to boisterous t-shirts and patterned woven shirts, you'll find something even if you prefer to stay on the conservative side of loud.

If you're in the market for the ultimate loud t-shirt, look no further than Ed Hardy. The lineup has taken the fashion world by storm of late! Adorned with a multitude of tattoo-inspired prints (bursting with color, naturally), these tops are popular choices for casual wear. Other brands to check out include:

• Etro
• Paul Smith
• Original Penguin
• Marc by Marc Jacobs.

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