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Attendees are only required to ‘dress to suit the occasion‘ but denim, shorts, sports attire or trainers will not be allowed. What do you wear to Henley Royal? “Gentlemen are required to wear lounge suits, or jackets or blazers with flannels, and a tie or cravat. Ladies are required to wear dresses or skirts with […]

The Henley works really well as a warm base layer with multiple heavier layers on top. For example, when it’s too cold for just a field jacket, throw on a lightweight quilted vest for extra warmth and style points. You could swap the field jacket for leather, or the vest for a comfy flannel work […]

Poplin strikes a great balance between formal and casual that makes it really versatile. Check out all our shirts for men and find your best match this season, and all year round. Is poplin business casual? A poplin shirt generally feels the smoothest out of all weaves thanks to their lack of texture, but can […]

The gender-neutral name Henley is of British origin and bears the meaning “high meadow.” This unique title brings idyllic scenery to mind. Henley can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain and was used as a surname for a powerful family. How rare is the name Henley? How common is the name Henley […]

Company history Henleys was established in 1996 by Ben Luscombe, and Simon Peters became a partner in 2000. It is a private limited company (Henleys Clothing Limited). Starting out as a men’s shirt brand, the Henleys range branched out into casual wear in the late 1990s, followed by a ladies’ range in 2002. Is henley […]

Oxford fabrics have fine textures and are slightly heavy in weight. Their basket type of weaving gives the fabric durable and breathable properties. These fabrics age well and get softer with each use. They are also naturally resistant to wrinkles. Is polyester oxford fabric breathable? The waterproof 600D Oxford fabric is a heavyweight polyester fabric. […]

Oxford fabric stands out for being a light, lustrous and soft fabric, which is mainly used for making high quality shirts, gowns and sometimes dresses. It is a fabric made from cotton, from a mixture of elastane or a combination of cotton with polyester. What type of fabric is oxford cloth? Originally made of only […]

Oxford cloths can be found in a variety of qualities. 40/1×24/2: This is the classic heavier weight oxford cloth. These are generally much thicker than the average shirt fabric. How much does Oxford fabric weigh? Oxford Fabric, weight 191g/m², width 160cm, Colour: 663. Is Oxford cotton thick? In fact, Oxford is a specific type of […]

Be sure not to use any detergents or cleaners that are chlorine based as these will cause discoloration to many shirt fabrics. Wash the shirts in the washing machine, and then let the spin cycle wring most of the water out of the garment. Can you machine wash an Oxford shirt? Wash the shirts on […]

There’s no evidence that a body wrap will help you lose weight. While you may be down a few pounds after using one, this is mainly due to water loss. As soon as you hydrate and eat, the number on the scale will go right back up. The only proven way to lose weight is […]

It is remembered as one of the most infamous incidents in American industrial history, as the deaths were largely preventable–most of the victims died as a result of neglected safety features and locked doors within the factory building. Who is to blame for the deaths in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire? A fire breaks out […]

With their own jobs and wages, women were no longer dependent on men and sought new privileges at home and at work. The figure of the working woman, wearing the shirtwaist blouse and freed from domestic duties, was an iconic image for the women’s rights movement. When did the shirt dress become popular? 1950sShirt dresses […]

The collar must touch your neck when buttoned closed, and you should be able to place two fingers between the collar and your neck, without feeling any discomfort. If you can barely breathe and you can’t place any fingers between your neck and collar – too tight! How do you know if a button down […]

The fire led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and helped spur the growth of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU), which fought for better working conditions for sweatshop workers. What was the significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire? The tragedy brought widespread attention to the dangerous sweatshop conditions of factories, and […]

The key to a properly fitting button-down shirt is that the seams should lie flat. Look out for gaping between the buttons—which often happens on full-busted women. Shirts with a bit of stretch to them tend to sit more smoothly, but even if an otherwise flattering shirt gapes, all hope is not lost. How tight […]

As tight or snug as possible without being uncomfortable. You should be able to fit 1-2 fingers between the collar and your neck when it is buttoned. You should not have a large gap showing between the collar and neck. Heavier men should make sure their necks are not puffing out over the top of […]

Necklines are most important because they frame the face. The face of the wearer is usually the center of interest in a costume and the neck finish should be planned to accent one’s best features and conceal poor ones. For this reason they need to be right in line, color, texture, and pattern. Why is […]

Etymology. From its conical shape, and the idea that it may be used to stop a misbehaving pet from causing shameful damage or that the pet is embarrassed by it. What is the purpose of cone of shame? An Elizabethan collar (also known as an E-collar or the cone of shame) are plastic or fabric […]

A shirt collar is an extra flap of fabric, usually with buttons and a front opening, located around the neckline of a shirt. Originally, the shirt collar’s purpose was to fold down over neckwear such as neckties or bowties, but different shirt collar styles serve a number of fashion purposes today. Why are shirt collars […]

Place the measuring tape around the neck at the height where the collar would normally rest – just below your Adam’s apple. Do not crane your neck out or squeeze your chin down. The tape should be resting lightly on the skin, not squeezing it. Hold one finger under the tape measure to ensure some […]