Shirt

You know it’s too tight if it’s too close to your skin and you can’t move your neck freely. On the other hand, you know it’s too loose if you can squeeze in about 4 of your fingers in the gap between it and your neck. How tight should T shirts fit? It should lie […]

It is named after Lord Raglan, the 1st Baron Raglan, who is said to have worn a coat with this style of sleeve after the loss of his arm in the Battle of Waterloo. The raglan mid-length sleeve is a popular undergarment (worn under the jersey) for baseball teams in MLB. Where does raglan come […]

(of a sleeve) sewn in two straight lines out from the neck to a point under the arm: a sweater with raglan sleeves. Style & appearance of clothes. alterable. Aran. What are raglan cut sleeves? The Raglan Design. A Raglan sleeve is created with a continuous piece of fabric, extending from the collar of the […]

Raglan sleeves help downplay the broad shoulders because they soften sharp edges. Do raglan sleeves make your shoulders look bigger? The pattern itself flatters both narrow and broad shoulders on both men and women. Because there’s no seam your eye is drawn away from the shoulders, which helps make broad shoulders look narrower; if you […]

Raglan sleeves have a wider underarm fitting than set-in sleeves and offer an increased range of motion, which makes short- and long-sleeve raglan tees popular in sports uniforms, especially in shirts for baseball players. Raglan sleeve shirts are sometimes called baseball tees. How should a raglan shirt fit? A raglan sleeve’s main characteristic is that […]

Most fashion aficionados would say that the Grandad shirt should always be buttoned-up to the top, as it has it’s history back in the 1920’s formal attire – so who are we to restyle such a classic. Well times have changed and our dress sense is moving more casual than formal. Do you tuck in […]

What fabrics are polos made from? Polo shirts are typically made of 100% polyester, 100% cotton, cotton/polyester, and blends such as 94% poly/4% spandex. Pique is a popular fabric used for polo shirts; it is a knitted weave which produces a texture that appears raised and patterned. Are polos woven? Polo shirts are usually made […]

Knit fabric is a textile that results from interlocking yarn together with long needles. Knit fabric falls into two categories: weft knitting and warp knitting. Weft knitting is a fabric knit in which the loops run back and forth, while warp knitting is a fabric knit in which the loops run up and down. What […]

Woven Fabrics are more durable and less likely to lose their color. This is because they come in less contact with cleaning agents such as bleach and detergent. like clothing. Knitted fabrics have a softer feel but can be less durable in the long run. What is the advantage of knitted fabric over woven? Knit […]

Look at the threads. If you look closely at the fabric, you should see the individual threads that make it up. If the threads appear to have loops, then it’s knit; if the threads have a perpendicular criss-cross pattern, it’s woven. What’s the difference between knit and woven? The main difference between knit vs woven […]

Knit fabrics have a soft texture and great breathability. In the hot season, knitted garments allow the body to breathe, in cold weather, on the contrary, keep you warm. Is knit good for winter? That means knit tops are warmer than other fabrics, even when the material is wet. So, they are ideal for keeping […]

Dressed Up Prove all the traditionalists wrong by pairing your a crisp white collarless shirt with a blazer and double monk straps. Buttoned up all the way, the collarless shirt will really lend itself to this put-together ensemble in a unique and approachable way. Can you wear a collarless shirt with a suit? Go for […]

You can wear a mandarin collar suit at any occasion a suit is required! Think of it as a more minimalist approach to traditional suiting (although really, it’s just an eastern tradition rather than a western one). Are mandarin collars formal? Mandarin Collar: It is also called Chinese Collar. Mandarin collar is a standing collar […]

British English American English briefs/underpants shorts/jockey shorts Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey Sweater Pinafore Dress Jumper Vest Undershirt What are jerseys called in the UK? Andrew Mason: I think Tony is right – both are correct, but shirt would be the more usual term. It also distinguishes it from the equivalent in rugby […]

Knitted fabric is a textile that results from knitting, the process of inter-looping of yarns or inter-meshing of loops. Its properties are distinct from woven fabric in that it is more flexible and can be more readily constructed into smaller pieces, making it ideal for socks and hats. What is knit fabric example? Examples of […]

Italian collars are all the rage these days. Our Italian spread is a variant on our current English Spread with longer points and a narrower spread width. A contemporary classic that looks perfect with a blazer as the points tuck elegantly under the lapels with a perfect amount of spread. What is an Italian collar […]

The band-collar dress shirt is seeing a resurgence, and it’s worth giving it a chance this year. I’m of the camp that feels these shirts look strange with a suit, but I admit they look great as a casual summer shirt. Or perhaps with a lightweight vest and summer dress pants for slightly more formal […]

Originating in Manchuria, a region in Northeast Asia, the Mandarin collar was introduced to China during the Qing Dynasty (17th century). The collars were named after the Qing-era bureaucrats who wore them, the Mandarins. They were called this, influenced by the Portuguese word “mandar” (to command, order). Where is the mandarin collar worn? China. In […]

(ˈbɜːrθə) noun. a collar or trimming, as of lace, worn about the shoulders by women, as over a low-necked waist or dress. Why is it called a Bertha collar? According to the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, the word is an anglicised version of the French berthe, which is a deep falling collar attached to the top […]

Band Collar Also called a “Mandarin collar,” this is a very skinny collar band that doesn’t fold down, so it’s designed to be worn without neckwear. What is the opposite of a button down collar? The basic answer is a button up shirt is any shirt that has buttons running up the front; a button […]