That has to be the worst fashion advice I have ever seen in my entire life. No exaggeration. Jesus. A black shirt will never work unless you are barstaff.
If you are not confident about what look you want to achieve it is best to keep it classic but sharp looking. A high quality crisp white cotton shirt with a solid coloured tie is usually a safe option. The colour of the tie is down to you but with a light grey suit, I personally would opt for a red or a yellow.
If you are feeling like being bold, go for a butcher striped shirt in a bold colour, maybe red and either a solid or a spotted tie in a darker colour. I prefer a classic cut collar but if you prefer a larger knot, a cutaway collar will be better suited and can look quite smart. French cuffs are a must.
When shopping for a shirt, go for quality. You want 2 fold 100s cotton, double front gusset, split yoke, mother of pearl buttons (do not settle for plastic), no front pockets. If you are getting s striped shirt make sure the front plackett, shoulders, chevrons etc... are all well matched as there is nothign worse than a haphazardly stitched striped shirt.
I thoroughly recomment Smyth & Gibson Shirtmakers. Having tried most bespoke shirtmakers I have been thoroughly impressed by the quality of their shirts and the excellent customer service. Most of my shirts now come from them. They have just started selling on the web and you can have a looksie here -
www.smythandgibson.com
Considering their quality exceeds that of some of the Jermyn Street and Saville Row shirtmakers who charge upwards of £160-250 per shirt, they are very reasonably priced. The shirts also come with a 20 year guarantee.
God, I love shirts.
