When it comes to men’s clothing, my one universally bad opinion is that I hate “nice” denim. By “nice,” I mean the thick, inflexible raw denim that really came into style 15 years ago.

If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. They might look like denim, but the best men's chambray shirts—those lightly dyed, usually blue, heirloom-soft button-ups—are ...