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All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forcing students to dye non-black hair, underwear color regs. Popular boys’ hairstyle also removed from banned list. On Thursday the members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education gathered for a regularly scheduled meeting. Why can’t Japanese students dye their hair? The demand for the former student to […]

Khakis: khaki pants include cotton twill pants that come in many colors and styles but can be worn to any semi-formal event so long as they are not ripped or wrinkled. Jeans: although jeans are casual pants, you can wear them to semi-formal events as long as they fit well and look classy. Are khakis […]

This pairing of a grey shawl cardigan and khaki chinos will hallmark your expertise in menswear styling. The whole ensemble comes together perfectly if you complete this look with a pair of brown suede desert boots. Does a black tie go with khaki pants? A solid navy knit would work, but a solid black silk […]

Tenugui are flat-woven cotton cloths that are about 90 cm (2.9 feet) x 35 cm (1.1 feet) in size. Many have elaborate resist-dyed or printed patterns. During the Edo Period (A.D. 1603-1868), common people started using them as well. What are tenugui towels used for? What are Tenugui? Tenugui are thin cotton towels for wiping […]

The naval collar was an iconic part of a Canadian sailor’s uniform during the Second World War. It was worn over a shirt and a top called a jumper, and covered the sailor’s shoulders. The collar was a traditional element but was not everyday wear for sailors at sea. Why is it called a sailor […]

Jumper : A pullover top that was part of a sailor’s uniform. Some were. made of wool; others were made of cotton. What is a sailors shirt called? The type of shirt with a large collar, similar to the ones used as uniforms in the navy, is called sailor fuku (sailor uniform). What is the […]

Origins and history In the Royal Navy, the sailor suit, also called naval rig, is known as Number One dress and is worn by able rates and leading hands. It is primarily ceremonial, although it dates from the old working rig of Royal Navy sailors which has continuously evolved since its first introduction in 1857. […]

The collar, also known as a tar flap, was a holdover from an earlier era when men had long hair that was tied back with tar or grease. The collar protected the uniform from dirt and grime. Neckerchiefs made of silk were worn as head coverings or used to muffle the sound of guns. What […]

A complete sailor suits were made up of a hat or cap, middy blouse, long or short pants, skirts (for girls and small boys), and sailor hat. Other accesories might include a sleeve buttions, bow, and lanyards with brass whistles. What is the flap on a sailor’s uniform? The collar, also known as a tar […]

Worn by Sailors with both the Service Dress Blue and Service Dress White uniforms, the black neckerchief traces its origins back some five centuries, when it was worn as a sweat rag around the forehead or neck—but in an emergency it could also be used as a bandage to dress a wound or as a […]

Jamming. A jamming knot is any knot that becomes very difficult to untie after use. Knots that are resistant to jamming are called non-jamming knots. What is the term used in a binding knot to prevent the rope from unraveling? Turn: One pass of the rope round or through an object. Whipping: A binding knot […]

Whipping. Turn: One pass of the rope round or through an object. Whipping: A binding knot used to prevent a rope’s end fraying. What is a stopper knot called? The double overhand knot is the most common stopper that rock climbers use. They favor this common knot over other bulky stopper knots, such as the […]

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. Can I tie be too tight? According to a new study, wearing them too tightly […]

The dimples may be seen on both cheeks or only one cheek. Some people may have dimples on other parts of the body as well. Dimples are small dents most seen on the cheeks on either side of the mouth, but they can also appear on other parts of the body. Can dimples be anywhere? […]

Crossover Tie Instructions Cut out 2 pieces from fabric and one from interfacing. Fuse the interfacing to the back of one piece of fabric. Pin the two tie pieces together with right sides together. Sew around the bow tie, pivoting at the corners. Why were ties short in the 40s? The tie simply had less […]

The dimple is a fold in the tie’s fabric near the knot. It adds more depth to the tie and the outfit as a whole. It turns the tie from a simple piece of material around your neck into a power statement. It adds an extra dimension to the tie. Should you have a tie […]

According to research, when doctors dress for work, it’s to identify themselves as hospital personnel and display professionalism. In addition, it provides a vital layer of protection as regular, day-to-day clothes are prone to the exposure to outside elements, which could harm patients during work shifts. Why is it necessary to dress like a doctor? […]

Scrubs: Blue short-sleeved scrub top and pants, with or without white coat. Formal: Light blue long-sleeved dress shirt and navy blue suit pants, with or without white coat, with black leather shoes with one-inch heels for women and black leather shoes for men, and a dark blue tie for men. What is the dress code […]

Permanent Indentation: A tight rubber band would leave a permanent indentation or a mark on your natural hair length. That is why, it is really important to keep switching the spot where you tie your hair. Can a hair tie be too tight? Pulling your hair back with a hair tie too tight causes damage […]

“The bands, if they’re worn too tight for too long, can create a tourniquet type effect and can interfere with the blood flow into and out of the hand,” McAnalley said. “The blood gets stagnant in the hand; blood clots can form.” What happens if you wear a bracelet too tight? If the bracelets are […]