Best men's shirts

Start here: the Paul Fredrick non-iron pinpoint button-down in white. It's the one shirt that does both jobs — crisp enough for a meeting, soft enough for jeans — and the non-iron cotton means it comes out of the dryer ready to wear. The 4.7 rating from thousands of reviews backs it up.

Who the others suit:

• Want a little personality? The navy and check button-downs with contrast trim add detail inside the collar and cuffs without shouting.
• Cold-weather or travel wear: the Thermolite flannel check is warmer and stretchier.
• Need stretch and comfort: the Comfort Stretch non-iron solid moves with you through a long day.
• Budget or big-and-tall basics: the George classic-fit dress shirt is the cheapest reliable option, and the purcolt big-and-tall stretch shirt is cut roomier.

Skip the no-name print and yellow shirts — thin ratings and inconsistent sizing.