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How Famous Men Unbutton Their Shirts

These celebrities show how they bare all (or just a little).

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Unbuttoned shirts are a classic menswear trend that will never go out of style. From keeping their shirt unbuttoned all the way to going halfway open or full-on chest commando, celebrities have written the textbook on sporting this look.

Here’s how some of our favorite celebs rock this staple style.

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Three Layers

Ben Affleck’s bundle-up method is perfect for the cold weather, or if you just like wearing three different shirts in the heat. Affleck wear’s T-shirt under an open plaid button-up shirt, and pairs an open button-up black jacket over the shirts.

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A Little Something

Show off a little chest like Jason Momoa. The actor sports a white button-down shirt under an open beige-colored jacket. You can add a necklace or two for a layering effect or just go bare chested.

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A Mesh Made in Heaven

Hop onto the mesh trend by rocking a mesh button-down shirt. Insecure and Top Gun Maverick actor, Jay Ellis, rocks a mesh button-down, showing off a little something under a red jacket. Swap the mesh for a lightweight shirt if you prefer a toned down approach.

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Showing it Off

Show off that chest and those abs by rocking a button-down like Harry Styles. The singer and actor shows off his butterfly tattoo, opening up his shirt to reveal half of his chest. No tattoos required to give this bold look a try

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Unbuttoned All The Way

Go completely open like Michael B. Jordan and rock an all-the-way unbuttoned shirt. The actor sports a patterned short sleeve unbuttoned shirt, showing off his white tank top underneath.

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Two-Layer Expose

Lil Nas X is the king of big event looks. The artist rocks a green unbuttoned shirt, completely exposing his chest. Paired with a black jacket with fur detailing, Lil Nas X took his look up a notch by tying the bottom of the lime green shirt and pairing the outfit with matching glasses.

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Bottoms Up

Evan Mock starts from the bottom up with his shirts. The actor sports an all-white fit, with a white long-sleeve - where he leaves most of the buttons undone. This is a unique take on the look.

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V-Neck Button-Up

Luka Sabbat keeps it simple by sporting a V-neck button up short-sleeve shirt. The actor and fashion mogul button’s his shirt up almost all the way, exposing the V-Neck pattern of the shirt. Pajama style shirts are perfect for achieving this look and have become a style staple.

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Tight Long Sleeve Button-Down

Michael B. Jordan shows off his muscles and figure wearing a tight long sleeve henley shirt. He leaves the top two buttons open, showing just enough. He pairs it with matching olive tone pants for a uniform style look.

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