Shirt

The Shirt: Collared – either a dress shirt or a neat polo. It can be colored, but patterns should be reasonably restrained, nothing more than a two-colored striping. The shirt should be tucked in for the interview. Is it better to be over or under dressed for an interview? Dress Basics Overdressing for an interview […]

Custom dress shirts typically range anywhere from $150 to $500. If you can find one that costs $150 or less, consider it a steal, but keep in mind that the quality won’t be quite as impressive. How do you know if a dress shirt is good quality? What Makes A High Quality Dress Shirt? Tailored […]

It should look of equal quality. No loose threads, no chain stitch, great stitch tension and a high stitch per inch count. Not only does a high stitch per inch count make for a longer lasting shirt, due to stitches not catching and breaking on sharp objects. It also makes for sharper lines and tighter […]

Chest pockets on t shirts became common in the 1950s and 1960s as a result of the decline of the waistcoat and because more and more people were wearing t shirts as outerwear. The chest pocket provided a convenient location to store cigarettes, pens, and other small items. Why do men’s dress shirts have a […]

The patch pocket is seen on shirts and many other fashion styles. It is literally what its name suggests – a patch of fabric sewn to make a pocket. What is the chest pocket called? The Breast Pocket The common chest or breast pocket is welted, having a visible edge. What are the three types […]

You can wash most dress shirts in a washing machine — as long as they’re made of cotton. Unbutton all closures and pre-treat or spot clean any stubborn stains before machine-washing. Run the delicate cycle with hot water for light-colored shirts. Use cold water for dark-colored shirts. Do you put dress shirts in the dryer? […]

Washing new clothing Remove unwanted objects. Remove all the tags from your clothes and set them aside. Check the washing symbols label. Always make sure to stick to the recommendations. Wash similar colours together. Load your clothes. Dose correctly. Set to Wash. Unload ASAP. Should you wash a new shirt before wearing? Bottom Line. The […]

Most tuxedo coats will have a front pocket on the left side over the chest. If you have a front pocket, you should also have a pocket square in it. Many guys forgo this detail and they still look good. But the guys that remember it look even better. Does a tuxedo have pockets? Pockets. […]

Non-iron dress shirts only require gentle ironing at low to medium temperatures. In most cases, you only need to iron a few key areas that have become wrinkled. However, if you want a very crisp shirt, feel free to iron the whole shirt. How do you not iron a dress shirt? How to avoid ironing: […]

A dress shirt, button shirt, button-front, button-front shirt, or button-up shirt, is a garment with a collar and a full-length opening at the front, which is fastened using buttons or shirt studs. What’s the difference between a button up and a button down shirt? The basic answer is a button up shirt is any shirt […]

The informal work or utility shirt The collar is soft, not stiff. Sometimes the collar points include buttons, and sometimes the shirt features a chin strap (extra bit of fabric and an extra button at the top of the button placket). This shirt is extremely casual; wear with jeans, cords, shorts, etc. What is a […]

Once you see signs of wear, like color fading, stains or rips, it’s time for them to be tossed. While there’s no exact time table for when you should toss your old dress shirts, a general rule of thumb is to inspect them every 3 or 4 wears. Some shirts can last 6 months, others […]

With proper care, custom dress shirts can last many years, so please follow the care instructions provided below. We recommend a wash and press before your first wear. When should you wash dress shirts? Pants and sweaters are the workhorses of your wardrobe—they can stand about five wears before they need to go in the […]

Maintain an Upright Posture. Try to maintain an upright posture while wearing your dress shirt. Bending over and twisting your body from side to side can cause your dress shirt to come untucked. This is important because once your dress shirt is untucked, there’s more fabric to bunch up in the back. Why are dress […]

The shoulder seams should rest just at the edge of your shoulders. Additionally, you should be able to move your arms comfortably. If it is too tight, the sleeves might end up on your shoulders, and this will restrict your movement. How do you know if a shirt fits your shoulders? Check your shoulder seams […]

The perfect dress shirt length should allow a half-inch of fabric visible from your suit’s jacket when arms hang naturally. Also, if your arm is straight, the sleeve should stop right at the break of your wrist. How should a shirt be in a suit? The sleeve of your suit jacket should rest just above […]

2. A Polo Shirt. It may not seem like the most obvious choice to wear under a blazer, but a men’s polo shirt is a wardrobe staple for lots of men, and it can look nice dressed up under a blazer and tucked in with a belt. What is the shirt called that goes under […]

Button-down collar shirts truly shine when they’re dressed down relative to a suit. You can certainly throw one on with a pair of jeans and call it a day, but a button-down collar shirt works quite well with a sport coat and odd trouser combo too. They even pair nicely with a classic navy blazer. […]

Darts are seams that are sewn into the back of a shirt. Typically 2 darts of . 75” are added together to remove a total of 1.5” of fabric. Darts are similar to a crescent shape. They start small at the top, gradually become wider then decreases to more narrow again. What is a dart […]

Just Right: The sleeve comes all the way down to the large wrist bone at the base of the pinky/ring fingers. If a jacket is worn, about a half-inch of shirt cuff should show beyond the end of the jacket sleeve. The cuff should at least touch (and in some postures cover) the wristwatch, if […]