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The best men's bowling shirts for a sartorial strike
Mar 14, 2025
OK, we'll admit it; we were sceptical too. Until recent seasons, the bowling shirt had been rightfully reserved for mobster movies, rockabillies, or those enrolled in an actual bowling league. But now? There's something gloriously 1970s about it all.
Although there will always remain something undeniably Big Lebowski about the bowling shirt, designers have been embracing its retro look, slowly adopting and integrating it into their collections over the last few years. The basic silhouette is crisp and sleek, with a simple buttoned placket and short sleeves, so whether it's worn in a slate grey or with more pattern than you could throw a bowling ball at (Ã la Wacko Maria), there's something in the trend for everyone.
If you're not quite sure where to start, worry not; we've done the leg work for you. Keep reading for our hand-picked selection of the best bowling shirts of the moment.
What are GQ's best bowling shirts for men?
You'll find all the bowling shirts worth your consideration in the gallery below, but first, here's what our editors are wearing this season:
Best affordable bowling shirt: Abercrombie,
Best designer bowling shirt: Prada,
Best statement bowling shirt: Dickies,
How do we select our favourite bowling shirts?
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