Yorkshire style revealed: checked shirts for men and animal print for women

A flat cap being compulsory wear for Yorkshiremen may be stereotypical nonsense - but it seems where we are from does in fact have a big influence on how we dress.
Is this a typical Yorkshireman's wardrobe? Picture: Stitch FixIs this a typical Yorkshireman's wardrobe? Picture: Stitch Fix
Is this a typical Yorkshireman's wardrobe? Picture: Stitch Fix

Research by online styling service Stitch Fix showed almost half of Brits, 44 per cent, agreed that where they live impacts the styling choices they make and the fashion trends they follow, with as many as a third of young people confident they could pinpoint where someone is from, based solely on their wardrobe choices. 

In Yorkshire, men have a clear love for dark checked and corduroy shirts in deep blues and burgundys, while their female counterparts favour light denim, animal print tops and leather jackets.

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Both men and women in Tyne and Wear opt for athlesiure, while women in Cheshire love animal print.

Lead  stylist at Stitch Fix UK Rich Simmons, said: “How we dress is a statement about who we are as people, and it’s fascinating to see that our style is influenced not just by celebrities and social media, but by those living in close proximity. We’re seeing micro cultures of fashion emerging in ways that haven’t previously been identified. As a company fuelled by style and data, it’s incredibly interesting for us to see these county-specific nuances come to light - we love playing a part in the style journeys of our customers.” 

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