Men's blue-and-white striped sailor shirt with a stand-up collar

For men attending a themed party as a sailor or skipper, the men's sailor shirt is a blue-and-white striped smock with a stand-up collar and a short button fastening at the front. You pull it over your head, as only the top four buttons open. The shirt suits a sailor, captain, or fisherman outfit and is also popular for Carnival and parades.

What is this sailor shirt made of and how do you wash it?

• The fabric consists of 65% polyester and 35% cotton.
• The pattern is a fine blue-and-white stripe across the entire shirt, including the cuffs and collar.
• The long sleeves end in a buttoned cuff, so you can just as easily roll them up.
• The button fastening has a small striped flap, and the four white buttons contrast with the blue.
• You can choose from sizes S/M, L/XL, and XXL for men.
• Washing instructions: hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, and do not dry clean.

The sailor smock as a costume theme

The blue-and-white striped smock has been the work shirt of sailors for centuries, from fishermen on the North Sea to crews on merchant ships. It is precisely that fine stripe that makes the look instantly recognizable: everyone at a party can see at a glance that you are a sailor, without you needing a complete uniform. Whereas a captain's jacket mainly exudes authority with epaulettes and gold braid, a smock deliberately keeps it simple and functional. That also makes it practical: you wear it loosely over trousers and do not need to tuck anything in.

How to make your sailor look recognizable

Combine the shirt with white or dark blue trousers, as that contrast enhances the stripe. A sailor's cap or captain's cap on your head makes the theme clear in one go, and a red neckerchief gives it a classic sailor touch. If you want to play the old sea dog, a grey beard, a grey wig, and a pipe complete the look. For a group, it works well if the sailors wear the same striped smock and one person plays the captain.

Order the men's sailor shirt in your size and you are ready for your sailor party. You order with a 14-day return policy and a customer rating of 8.7.