Canyone who thought that the mandarin shirt belonged only to the spring and summer wardrobe will have to think again: thanks to a series of strategic combinations, the short and rounded collar also finds space among the Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 trendsestablishing itself as the new female must-have.
Effortlessly elegant, minimal but never banal, the so-called Mandarin-collar shirt it lends itself to layering games to be discovered. The most interesting pairing of the season? That with the crew neck sweaterspotted several times in street style. A glamorous mix that adds an exotic touch to the looks of the moment.
How to match the mandarin shirt: with the crew-neck sweater, day and night
There oriental inspired shirt creates a perfect match with the round neck sweater: more original than the classic pointed collarthe Korean one peeks out in a discreet but decisive way, imposing itself as the focus of the outfit. A creative layering that transforms this garment into a passe-partout all year round, without seasonal constraints. The combination, during the day, is enhanced by the white Korean shirt with the brightly contrasting color block sweater.
Particularly loved by trendsetters and celebrities, this combination also works on formal occasions. The actress Sarah Paulson opts for a sweater with structured lines, elegant trousers and high sandals, all strictly total black. The only white accents are the collar and cuffs, which peek out under the sweater.
Shirt and pullover also work in the most formal contexts: elegant trousers and a pair of high sandals are enough (Credits: Celine).
Alternative mixes: with the tailored blazer…
A valid substitute for the sweater, this year the blazer also winks at Mandarin-collar shirt. With a tailored cut, you choose a tone-on-tone version for a coordinated and harmonious effect, which does not weigh down the whole. The styling tip to follow? Leave the shirt slightly opento highlight its characteristic design.
Together with the tailored blazer, left slightly open: simple and chic (Credits: Getty Images).
…and loose jeans
When not layered, the white shirt with the mandarin collar becomes the absolute protagonist of the look. Reinterpreted in a street version, it is worn with a pair of baggy jeans, just as if it were a classic shirt.
Mandarin shirt, baggy jeans and pumps: perfectly sporty-chic (Credits: Getty Images).
The choice of shoes takes care of elevating the outfit: a pair of pumps, which with their timeless allure add a sophisticated touch to the look.
Layered or alone, the Korean shirt knows how to get noticed. The seasonal joker that smells of the East.