Overshirts are worn by men everywhere you look. However, despite their growing popularity, these versatile garments remain mired in a great deal of ambiguity.

If you're like many men, you might not even know what an overshirt is. Don't be concerned. We have your back!  Even though an overshirt is typically a comfortable, casual garment, you can still style it.

What's an overshirt?

An overshirt is technically a casual garment worn on the upper body made of a fabric that is thicker than a regular shirt and thinner than a jacket. Some people even associate the term "overshirt" with quilted and denim jackets.

It's true that "overshirt" is a broad term that can be used to describe a wide variety of clothing. However, for this article, an overshirt—also known as a shirt-jacket or, less frequently, a "shacket"—is a broad term for a garment that falls somewhere between a shirt and a jacket.

Why Use an Overshirt?

Overshirts can fulfill the same fundamental functions as jackets, including providing additional warmth and protection. Work Shirts are extremely adaptable because they blur the line.

In colder weather, the heavyweight fabric of an overshirt is ideal for layering. When the temperature drops, an overshirt will provide the needed warmth, especially when worn over a t-shirt, hoodie, or coat.

Additionally, shirt jackets make it easy to work and unwind outdoors. You can use the numerous deep pockets that they typically have to carry tools or other items. Overshirts are also thick and tough, so they can protect you from cuts and abrasions. Overshirts are not only useful, but they also look great. They help to bulk up your shoulders and upper body, making you look more muscular when they fit well.

The following are only a couple of the various kinds of overshirts:

Flannel Overshirts

When I think of an overshirt, the first thing that comes to mind is a heavy shirt jacket made of flannel that has a pattern of checked or tartan. If you want a warm overshirt for the fall, a flannel one is the best choice.

Woolen Overshirts

Wool overshirts are great for the winter. Wool, in contrast to the majority of fabrics, aids in heat retention even when wet. It's likewise amazingly strong. Due to the high cost of wool clothing production, a high-quality wool overshirt is likely to cost more than other types of overshirts.

Military-themed Overshirts

Overshirts with a military theme typically have snaps on the cuffs, flapped pockets, and epaulets. They're almost like a stripped-down field jacket. Military-roused overshirts are most normally found in cotton or material in strong varieties like naval force, green, or a shade of brown.

Denim Overshirts

Denim is also made of cotton that is woven in twill. The space between denim shirts and denim jackets is occupied by denim overshirts. Typically, they are shorter than denim jackets, which should reach just below the waist. Breast pockets are a common feature on denim overshirts.

Corduroy Overshirts

Relaxed and sturdy, corduroy is an incredible texture for overshirts. Because it is a relatively uncommon fabric, corduroy will help you stand out. A timeless option is a brown corduroy shirt jacket with two breast pockets.

Overshirts with zippers

Most overshirts have buttons. There are overshirts out there from time to time that have a zipper on the front. Typically, these overshirts fall more on the jacket side of the spectrum.