Button up and button down are terms that are related to shirts.Button up shirts are shirts that have button up at the front. Button down shirts also have button up at the front, but they also have two buttons on
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Here's a tip to help you remember: You canbutton downthe collar on a button-down. Not all button-up shirts have those extra buttons, though. See actor Alexander Skarsgard as an example. Skarsgard shows us what a button-up looks like. Take note of the button-free collar.Getty Images Th...
A single-breasted suit is the MVP of your wardrobe. It can be easily dressed up or down and comes in a variety of fabrics and weights. Single-breasted suits consist of a jacket and matching trousers, with the jacket having (you guessed it) a single-button closure. When paired with a n...
While back I was working with another consultant for a client with multiple sites which we had to wisit, none of those had a strict dress code. My consultant partner wore t-shirts and jeans whilst I was suited and booted as usual. Cutting it short, there was a massive difference in how...
Sportshirtsget away with more patterns, bigger and bolder patterns, pockets,epaulets, decorative stitching and buttons,button-downcollars, etc. Sportshirtscan get away with collars that are less stiff.Side note:The stuff that makes collars (and cuffs, and front plackets) stiff is calledinterfacing...
Black all-leather slip-ons are a great way to dress up and style a smart casual outfit. Their classic silhouette and sleek construction partner beautifully with chinos, a button-down, and a blazer. Complete the dapper combination with a leather-strapped dress watch. Just make sure the strap ...
How can you tell an autistic meltdown from a tantrum? 1)Goal oriented vs overload.A tantrum in a young child typically stems from frustration from not getting what they want in that moment: wether it is a toy, being able to button up their own shirts, or not wanting to go to bed ...
White jeans with blazers give a more classy and stylish look. As for what to wear under the blazer, a classic white button-up or basic white t-shirt never fails. Complete the outfit with a nice pair of shoes. Try matching your shoes with your bottom-wear for a formal look. If you ...
both sides of the collar, both sides of the cuffs. I meticulously line up the sleeves so that the crease fits into the pleats at the cuff. I iron both sides of the flat-felled seams on the sides of the shirt body, both sides of the button placket—-and on and on—in boring ...