Shirt

A two-piece suit has a jacket and trousers; a three-piece suit adds a waistcoat. What are the things on suits called? Lapels. A suit’s lapels are a major factor in shaping the impression of a suit, as they are a prominent design feature right in the center and close to eye level. Lapels can be […]

The Columbia stitch trim is inside the jacket – where the lining is sewn the stitches are shown just to give a better finish and a bit of detail around the edge. What are the parts of a suit called? A 3 piece suit consists of three parts: a jacket, trousers, and a waistcoat (known […]

The jacket is the finishing piece of your tuxedo, and it’s where you’ll notice one of the biggest differences from the average suit. The lapel and breast/waist pockets on a tuxedo jacket are trimmed with satin, which creates a subtle contrast from the rest of the fabric. What is the coat of a tuxedo called? […]

Wear your white shirt as a blouse and drape a saree around it. If it is a simple piece, make sure to add a little drama by accessorising it correctly. Say no to pants and wear your oversized white shirt as a dress. If it is for a casual day out, round off with a […]

The reality of how button-down shirts can be worn is different. Button down shirts are a wardrobe workhorse in both women’s and men’s clothing, and yes, they can absolutely be casual, either by styling or by design! What is a casual shirt called? A half sleeve shirt is also called a camp shirt. It is […]

Men’s shirts tend to have more give in the underarms and more space in the arms in general, which makes it easier to pull them off without compensating for getting the arms out of them, whereas women’s shirts are tighter in these areas and have to be ‘peeled’ off more. Why do girls and guys […]

To undo an action press Ctrl+Z. If you prefer your mouse, click Undo on the Quick Access Toolbar. You can press Undo (or CTRL+Z) repeatedly if you want to undo multiple steps. What is the shortcut key for undo button? Ctrl + ZTo undo an action, press Ctrl + Z. To redo an undone action, […]

Button-down shirts have extra buttons so you can fasten the collar and keep it in place. Why do button up shirts have extra buttons? Quality clothing typically has at least one extra button attached to the label or hem. Next check the buttonholes. These should always be reinforced with densely stitched thread. This keeps the […]

Flannel: Buttoned or Unbuttoned? When it comes to buttoning your flannel, first ask yourself how formal you want to feel. Keeping the shirt buttoned up to the neck achieves a more formal look. If you choose to unbutton the top two buttons, you get a relaxed business-casual style. Should flannels be worn unbuttoned? In general, […]

On March 11, 1914, three years after the fire, Harris and Blanck settled. They paid 75 dollars per life lost. Harris and Blanck were to continue their defiant attitude toward the authorities. What happened to Harris and Blanck? On December 27, after the court heard emotional testimony from more than 100 witnesses, both Harris and […]

The shirtwaist was a tailored blouse or shirt worn mainly by working-class women in the early years of the twentieth century. The shirtwaist was often worn with a fitted or looser A-line long skirt. Sometimes it was worn with a “tailor-made,” which was a skirt-and-jacket suit. What is a shirtwaist? Definition of shirtwaist : a […]

The tragic fire took these workers’ lives, decimated their families and communities, and brought widespread attention to the dangerous working conditions in manufacturing, inspiring demands for change. What impact did the Triangle fire have on society? The tragedy brought widespread attention to the dangerous sweatshop conditions of factories, and led to the development of a […]

The tragic fire took these workers’ lives, decimated their families and communities, and brought widespread attention to the dangerous working conditions in manufacturing, inspiring demands for change. How did the tragedy at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory change American history? The tragedy brought widespread attention to the dangerous sweatshop conditions of factories, and led to the […]

As a rule, you should probably never wear a contrast collared shirt. No, they are never “back in style” and anyone who thinks they can be probably isn’t someone you want to be friends with in person or on any social network. The contrast collar is, in fact, a rarely effective statement garment. What is […]

In a half an hour, the fire was over, and 146 of the 500 workers—mostly young women—were dead. Many of us have read about the tragic Triangle fire in school textbooks. But the fire alone wasn’t what made the shirtwaist makers such a focal point for worker safety. In fact, workplace deaths weren’t uncommon then. […]

On March 25, 1911, a preventable garment factory fire in New York killed 146 workers. The 100-year Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire anniversary is a reminder of hard lessons learned about a property owner’s fire safety obligations and the duty to keep one’s property free from dangerous conditions. Why is it important to learn about the […]

Definition of sailor collar : a broad collar having a square flap across the back and tapering to a V in the front. What is sailor collar used for? The unique large collar is called a “sailor collar”, and it is believed to have been used to collect the sounds while on the deck – […]

Unfortunately, many remained trapped on the ninth floor; 146 victims perished. In its aftermath, the Triangle fire inspired a great campaign of workplace reform. About thirty separate laws were passed, including those regulating the minimum wage and working conditions. What were the effects of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire? The fire led to legislation requiring […]

The inspiration for this design was Arthur Lydiard, a New Zealand athletics coach widely credited with inventing the new running training technique, we now know as jogging. Two of his proteges won gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Who invented shirt first? Shirts were worn as early as the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt (c. […]

Turndown collars are the staple found on gentlemen’s shirts, and offer the most opportunity for individual taste. These collars, as the name suggests, are turned down, forming a sort of triangle whose angles vary with the particular look one is aiming for. What is the point of a button down collar? At the time, polo […]