Royal Gift Set: Thai Men's Clothing
National costumes for men, officially called “Royal Outfit”, are used with international pants for various occasions. There are three main types:
- Short sleeve royal shirt
- Long sleeve royal shirt
- Long sleeve royal shirt with sash at the waist
1. Short Sleeve Royal Shirt
The shirt has a stand-up collar about 3.5-4 cm high, with a slight fit and a full chest slit. There are 5 round, flat buttons covered with cloth of the same color as the shirt. The shirt may have one pocket on the left side, and the bottom pockets are located slightly above the last button level.
2. Long Sleeve Royal Shirt
Similar to the short sleeve version, this shirt features a stand-up collar and a slightly slim fit. It has 5 round buttons and pockets similar to the short sleeve version. The cuffs are 4-5 cm wide, with a rounded overlap on the back of the shirt hem.
3. Long Sleeve Royal Shirt with Sash at the Waist
This shirt has the same features as the long sleeve royal shirt but includes a sash at the waist. The sash width and length are appropriate for the wearer, with a color that blends in or contrasts with the shirt. The sash is tied in a tight knot on the left side.
Summary
Short Sleeve Royal Shirt
- Used for ordinary, general occasions.
- Worn with pants of a polite color or the same color as the shirt.
- Light-colored shirts are suitable for daytime ceremonies, while dark shirts are suitable for nighttime ceremonies.
Long Sleeve Royal Shirt
- Worn with pants of a polite color or the same color as the shirt.
- Light-colored shirts are suitable for daytime ceremonies, while dark shirts are suitable for nighttime ceremonies.
Long Sleeve Royal Shirt with Waist Sash
- Used for very important ceremonial occasions.
- Worn with pants of a polite color or the same color as the shirt.
- Light-colored shirts are suitable for daytime ceremonies, while dark shirts are suitable for nighttime ceremonies.
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Picture of shirt from: https://www.phathongshop.com/