Long-Sleeve Shirts and Tops Every Guy Needs This Fall

Quick Answer: What Long-Sleeve Tops Do You Need for Fall?

  1. A plaid long-sleeve sport shirt
  2. A butterknit shirt for comfort
  3. A printed or textured long-sleeve shirt
  4. A Johnny-collar sweater
  5. A quarter-zip or full-zip sweater

As the temperature drops, short sleeves give way to long sleeves. The right long-sleeve tops are the backbone of a fall wardrobe: they work alone on mild days and layer under jackets and sweaters when it's colder.

1. The Plaid Sport Shirt

Nothing says fall like plaid. Wear it buttoned up with casual pants, open over a tee, or under a sport jacket or blazer.

Style it: plaid shirt, 5-pocket pants and boots. Shop long-sleeve sport shirts.

2. The Butterknit Shirt

Butterknit shirts look like a crisp sport shirt but feel soft and stretchy, so they're great for long days and travel.

Style it: solid twill butterknit shirt under a navy sport jacket.

3. Printed and Textured Shirts

Geo prints, watercolour patterns and textured weaves add interest without looking loud.

Style it: a printed shirt with dark pants for dinner, sleeves rolled.

4. The Johnny-Collar Sweater

A Johnny collar is a polo-style collar on a sweater. It looks polished on its own and sits neatly under a sport jacket.

Style it: Johnny-collar sweater, grey dress pants and cognac oxfords for business casual.

5. Quarter-Zips and Full-Zips

A quarter-zip is smart enough for the office and easy for weekends. A full-zip layers like a light jacket. Shop sweaters, and read the right sweater for the cold weather.

Easy Fall Layering

  • Shirt + sweater: a long-sleeve sport shirt under a quarter-zip.
  • Shirt + jacket: a plaid shirt under a shirt jacket or field coat.
  • Shirt + sport jacket: a textured shirt under a herringbone sport jacket. See how to wear a sport jacket.

Layering a sweater over your shirt? Our sweater fit guide helps you get the proportions right.

FAQ

What shirts should guys wear in fall?

Plaid, printed, textured and butterknit long-sleeve sport shirts.

How do I layer long-sleeve shirts?

Wear them under quarter-zip or full-zip sweaters, sport jackets or a shirt jacket.

What's a Johnny-collar sweater?

A sweater with a polo-style collar and a short placket. It's polished enough for the office and relaxed enough for weekends.

Shop Long-Sleeve Tops at Tip Top

Find long-sleeve sport shirts, sweaters and fall layers for the season. You can also shop in person at one of our 80+ locations across Canada.

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