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Several companies and products claim to have the best dress shirt collar stays.  There are definitely no shortage of options on the market.  Plastic shirt stays, metal collar stays, magnetic collar stays — to name a few…   As a custom dress shirt maker, we think we know a thing or two about them.  We know that most […]

A blazer with a hoodie?  Come on, right?  To some, the phrase itself is an oxymoron.  Two dueling clothing articles that have no place being seen or worn together.  We know some enthusiasts will lament the slow erosion of formal, traditional menswear for “athleisure” or casual attire.  We get it.  Regardless, wearing a blazer with

Mens linen shirts represent our favorite seasonal, warm weather material.  Linen is a soft, breathable fabric that is perfect for the summer and warmer / humid climates.  Unlike cotton it feels more crisp initially, though over time and wear it becomes softer and more malleable.  Linen boasts strength (longevity) and weight which gives it a

The contrast collar shirt (also known as the banker collar) is one of the more prominent as well as criticized dress shirt looks.  Popularized by notable businessmen / socialites such as Robert Kraft and David Beckham as well as fictional movie / tv icons Gordon Gekko and Nucky Thompson — this look can be pulled

The tab collar dress shirt has made a bit of a fashion resurgence thanks largely to our old friend James.  Though it has fallen out of favor as a wardrobe mainstay, it has still managed to maintain its positioning as a classic essential in formal menswear.  The primary reason is it looks exceptional.  When worn

How To Wash And Care For Your Dress Shirts You’ve bought an expensive dress shirt and it’s about time for a cleaning. Now what? As men, we understand how frustrating this can be since we’ve probably shrunk a shirt or two before. With the proper method, we will show you how to wash and care

Cooking a perfect cast iron skillet steak at home is incredibly easy.  You can replicate a restaurant quality steak with just a few items; namely a quality cast iron skillet, a decent cut of meat, kosher salt, and clarified butter.  The methods we explain are so good that you don’t need an expensive $20-30/lb steak

An Introduction To Men’s Dress Shirt Collars Dress shirt collars — there’s a ton of different styles to select from, whether it’s ready-wear shirts or if you’re building your own custom dress shirt.  Making the right choice can be an easy choice if you’re armed with the right info. Personal tastes aside, there are several

The easiest and best way to order a custom dress shirt is to measure a shirt that already fits you well.  Most reputable online custom dress shirt makers will provide instructions on how you can measure a shirt that fits you well as opposed to standard ‘off the rack’ sizing or traditional body measurements. Before

Collar Stance & How To Keep Your Dress Shirt Collars Looking Crisp The dress shirt remains the anchor in men’s attire, seamlessly adjusting to an array of styles and ambiances. More so, men finally recognize the importance of keeping their dress shirt collars looking crisp, and are making a conscious effort at it. This isn’t