My wife bought me two L.L.Bean flannel shirts two years ago. In late Fall and Winter I wear them almost weekly. I love them. Come Spring, I wear my flannel shirts with khaki shorts. I really need to order more. They’re such a classic, casual look that’s also warm and exceedingly comfortable. Having had two …
The flannel shirt is a staple piece of modern fashion and should be found within any trendsetter’s closet. In protecting 17th C Welsh shepherds from the cold and rain[1] to becoming emblematic in the world of grunge, this piece has proven its durability, ruggedness, and stylishness in spades. It looks good with nearly any casual …
I love plaid shirts. I didn’t always. Last year my wife bought me a couple of great plaid shirts from L.L.Bean. I liked them so much I bought another from Banana Republic. All three plaid shirts are part of my rotation now that it’s cold out. I love how they’re warmer but not sweater-warm (I …
You might think there is not much to know about a sleeve. It is a long, short or an in-between length on your arm. Some sleeves are way too tight, while others are a little loose. What else is there to know? There is a great deal more to know about sleeves than you could …
The shirt is such an integral part of any outfit, there are some places that won’t allow you to be served if you don’t have one on. Some parts of an outfit you can forget or leave behind. But the shirt? It’s terribly difficult to get by without one. It seems like such a straightforward, …
Shirts, Shirts, Shirts. There are so many shirts out there that can make you look like a slob. But just because you’re wearing a shirt doesn’t mean you have to dress like a slob. You can look great and relaxed all at the same time so here are some style alternatives that will help you …
When we think of T-shirts as being smart casual, we immediately envision Sonny Crockett. Don Johnson made men’s fashion back in the day. He could pair any colored T-shirt (I loved the orange one the best) with a white blazer, tuck his shades in the neckline, aim his gun, and delete the bad guys. Jennifer …
With more than 21 styles of bra on the market today, you might wonder which one to wear. Every bra differs in coverage, straps, cup shape, band, plus materials. Some close in the front, some in the back, and some have no closure. You just pull them on over your head. In fact, you can …
Think of it as underwear for the upper body. Most guys wear it in some form, in hot and cold weather alike. Others skip it altogether. Sometimes it’s worn as outerwear in a laid-back setting like relaxing at home. Male celebrities have been filmed in it on the big screen. (Think Robert Downey Jr. in the Iron Man movies). …
I love clothes. I love the way they can reflect or even change your mood. The way they can influence the impression you make on others. The way you can tell the world something about yourself without saying a word. In today’s click and buy society, the choices are absolutely overwhelming. Types of shirts aren’t …
Finding the perfect outfit to wear may seem like a tall task for any woman (myself included!). However, my go-to is almost always a blouse given how versatile they can be. There are so many blouse types and styles out there that you can really wear one for almost any occasion. From different patterns and …
Women in Ancient Egypt had to adapt to its hot climate and so they wore shoulder-strapped dresses made of light clothing such as linen and cotton. Women in Ancient Greece wore a rectangle piece of cloth folded and pinned together called the peplos. Then at a later time, they wore a long tunic called a …
Shirt collars first appeared in the Western world in the mid-1400s. Standing collars evolved into the extreme neck ruffs in the 16th century London as a result of new advances in starch. The ruff extended at least eight inches from the neck and had up to 600 pleats in them. According to the Magazine of …
Tank tops are sleeveless shirts that were first worn in the 1920s by women competing for the swimming event in the Olympic Games. Back then, the swimming pool was known as the swimming tank and so people referred to the female swimmers’ clothing as a swimming tank or tank suits. During the 30s and 40s, …
The first T-Shirts date back around the Spanish-American War when the U.S. Navy issued them as undershirts. They featured crew necks and short sleeves and got its name because of its shape which resembled the letter “T.” It was made of lightweight inexpensive cotton and was easy to clean so it became the top choice …
Turtlenecks go by several names – mock neck, polo neck, skivvy, and lots more. This well-fitted garment is a type of sweater that comes with a high rolled collar, covering some or most of your neck. The high collar can be folded or rolled up, according to the wearer’s comfort level. Ever wondered when this …
Men’s daily outfit is incomplete without a shirt. No matter what you are wearing or where you are going, you usually require an immaculate shirt to spice up the outfit. There are different types of shirts available in the market that you can choose from based on your preference and the type of event …
Update: It’s now been 2 years since I bought my first batch of Banana Republic men’s dress shirts. Do I still wear them? Short answer: Yes I do and I wear them frequently. They still look great. Fit great. Wear great. I couldn’t be happier with them. I’ll buy more in the future. I was …
Often referred to as the ‘trickiest item in a man’s wardrobe,’ vests are probably one of those very rare pieces of clothing that never go out of style. They are tricky because they have the ability to make or break your dress sense, and also because they are a little challenging to pull off perfectly. You …