Men's Overshirts
Our men's overshirts are the heavy shirts you wear like a light jacket, from crisp autumn mornings to mild spring evenings. Choose a cotton flannel overshirt in a classic check, a corduroy shirt jacket with chest pockets or a workwear overshirt in black, khaki and mustard. Most come in sizes up to 4XL, with a relaxed fit that sits easily over a T-shirt or a thin jumper.
Flannel, corduroy and workwear overshirts
An overshirt is cut a little bigger and from a thicker fabric than a normal shirt, so it works as a shirt on its own or as an easy jacket on top. Brushed cotton flannel is soft and warm, the classic choice in a red, blue or grey check. Corduroy has a soft ribbed surface and a vintage feel, and workwear overshirts in sturdy cotton twill bring utility pockets and a clean, solid colour.
Cotton breathes, so an overshirt never feels stuffy indoors, and it only gets softer with every wash.
How to wear a men's overshirt
Wear it open over a white or grey T-shirt with dark jeans and boots for the easiest weekend look. On colder days, button it over a fine knit jumper or a hoodie, and add a coat on top when the weather turns. A black or khaki overshirt with chinos looks smart enough for a pub dinner or a casual office.
Our overshirts have a relaxed fit with room for a jumper underneath. Compare the chest and length on each product with a shirt jacket you already own. Free UK delivery and 30 days to return.
Frequently asked questions: Men's Overshirts
What is an overshirt?
An overshirt is a shirt cut from a thicker fabric and a little roomier than a normal shirt, so it can be worn on its own or open like a light jacket. Typical fabrics are cotton flannel, corduroy, denim and sturdy cotton twill, usually with chest pockets and a button front.
Is an overshirt a shirt or a jacket?
It is both. Buttoned up, an overshirt looks like a casual shirt; worn open over a T-shirt or a thin jumper, it works as a light jacket for mild days. That is why it is so useful in British weather, when a coat is too much and a shirt is not quite enough.
What do you wear under an overshirt?
A plain white, grey or black T-shirt is the classic choice. On colder days, wear it over a fine knit jumper, a crew-neck sweatshirt or a hoodie. Finish with dark jeans or chinos and boots or trainers for an easy weekend outfit.
How should a men's overshirt fit?
An overshirt should feel relaxed, with enough room across the chest and shoulders to wear a jumper underneath, and long enough to cover the waistband when worn open. Each of our overshirts lists its chest and length, so compare them with a shirt jacket you already own.