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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. Why was the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory so important? The […]

A contrast collar is a shirt collar that has a different color than the torso of the shirt. This contrasting color is almost always white. Rarely will you ever see a collar contrast that is a color other than white. What are the different types of collars on shirts? Dress Shirt Collar Styles Spread Collar. […]

20th Century Fox The traditional ’80s and ’90s iterations of “the banker shirt” feature a wide stripped shirt with a plain white collar — as you can see here, Wall Street’s Gordon Gekko was rather fond of them. What does revere shirt mean? Revers are found on the neckline. They’re when a wide lapel is […]

Introduced by Brooks Brothers in 1896, they were patterned after the shirts of polo players and were used exclusively on sports shirts until the 1950s in America. It is considered a more casual style and, outside the United States, men typically do not wear shirts with this style of collar with a business suit. Who […]

Unbuttoned or open shirt with a T-shirt underneath One way around it is the simple trick of wearing an unbuttoned shirt with a plain white T-shirt underneath! This has the same laid-back feeling as just showing your chest, but without any skin on show whatsoever. What is an open shirt? If you are wearing an […]

Another way to style an unbuttoned shirt is to leave it completely undone. Leaving a shirt completely undone is a look that will need a bit more planning – will you wear anything underneath? You can either layer another top under or choose a statement bra or bustier to add to the outfit. How do […]

4. Long shirt dress. You may usually think about a shirt dress as being a knee-length style, but you could also choose a midi or maxi dress option. Tanasha (above) chooses polka dots and tie sandals. How should a shirt dress fit a woman? The shirt dress must offer definition to your waist. You can […]

Polo shirts have a fold-down collar and only three buttons in front. They are short-sleeved shirts that are typically made from a breathable fabric such as cotton. Generally designed for more casual occasions, polo shirts may be worn with shorts, jeans, or dress slacks. What is considered a dress shirt? A dress shirt, button shirt, […]

In simplest terms, a Winchester shirt is a dress shirt style that is colored, striped, checked, or otherwise patterned, but that has contrasting collar and cuffs (which are almost always white). What do you call a blue shirt with a white collar? The contrast collar shirt (also known as the banker collar) is one of […]

The basic answer is a button up shirt is any shirt that has buttons running up the front; a button down shirt is the same but has additional buttons on the collar. What is meant by button down shirt? 1a of a collar : having the ends fastened to the garment with buttons. b of […]

No, it’s not an accident on the manufacturing tip, but actually a practical feature. The holes are sewn horizontally so that the buttons can endure more stress from pulling/movement than the others without stretching out the shirt or the hole itself. Why last button of shirt is different? Traditionally, when shirts were still made by […]

blouse. A blouse is a women’s dress shirt, a shirt is a button-down shirt, and a top is a generic catch-all term for any shirt-like garment worn on the upper body. What is a women’s shirt called? blouseA shirt is what men usually wear to work and a blouse is the shirt version for women. […]

While not everything should be folded, not everything should be hung either. How you store your clothes can be a matter of preference, but also a matter of maintenance; for instance, hanging the wrong material can ruin the shape of the clothing, while folding the wrong item can wrinkle and crease it. Is it better […]

No they don’t. Shirtdresses are an easy-to-wear style that can be very figure-flattering. It’s gentle shape is more forgiving than a fitted sheath. As always, the degree of flattery relates to the fabric, shape and design details. Why do dress shirts make me look fat? They have very little taper (if at all) from the […]

Wear a shirtdress as a cover-up over a bathing suit for a breezy summer outfit. A simple white shirtdress is a timeless beach cover-up look, but you can also play with colors and patterns. Consider wearing a pastel-colored or floral-print shirtdress for a vibrant summer look. What do you wear with Tshirt dresses? To style […]

Honestly you can belt basically any dress. But these are the ones that will give you the most bang for your buck: Shirt dresses. They often come with a belt, so just swap it out for a leather belt. Can you add a belt to a dress? Yes, you can wear your formal dresses with […]

Wearing your shirt dress as a shirt works great if the material is thin and light. If the fabric is thicker the transition might not be as easy to pull off because of bulkiness. Simply tuck in your shirt and it’s ok if it’s a little loose. Is a shirt dress a shirt or a […]

How to Wear a Shirtdress: 5 Daytime Looks Opt for leggings or tights in winter. Wear a pair of leggings or tights under a long-sleeve shirtdress for extra warmth in colder weather. Pair with white sneakers. Style as a cover-up. Throw on a blazer. Wear as an open layer. Can you wear T-shirt dress to […]

Given their pattern, the crucial rule is to always pair striped t-shirts with solid coloured bottoms. That is, black denim, blue denim, non-patterned chinos or plain trousers. Can I wear t-shirt with pant? The trousers you choose to pair with the t-shirt are also an important consideration. A t-shirt and dress pants look can easily […]

With massive demand for clothing and not enough supply, many brands don’t need to discount products the way they did last year during the worst of the pandemic. That’s why prices this year are comparatively higher than they were last year, when brands were slashing prices to move inventory. What is the most expensive dress […]