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We’re approaching the summer, where mens short sleeve dress shirts should be a wardrobe goto. Many men choose not to incorporate short sleeve shirts within their attire as obtaining the right fit / look can be difficult.  Short sleeve shirts also get a bad rap as being strictly for casual wear — a myth which we’ll […]

A Guide To Tuxedo Shirts And Styles If you find yourself invited to a black (or white) tie gala event this holiday season, making sure you dress the part is paramount. In this guide, we’re going to go over various tuxedo shirts and styles. These types of events are generally the most formal, and have

Most men overlook the importance of functionality in favor of aesthetics. While this notion may seem easy to digest at first, our inherent quest for comfort eventually bears a striking influence on the choices of everyday garments, with dress shirts being no exception. The decision making process when purchasing a dress shirt is often focused

Learn How to Measure Dress Shirts in 9 Simple Steps Buying a dress shirt off the rack can be a gamble. Manufacturers create their sizing according to certain “average” measurements that may vary from brand to brand. In this guide, we will go over how to measure dress shirts, in detail. The problem is, most

Daniel Craig’s Spectre Dress Shirt – Deconstructed & Remade. Recently, we were tasked with a really interesting customer request — replicating the beautiful pinned collar Tom Ford shirt that was popularized by Daniel Craig in the James Bond film Spectre.  While this ‘Spectre Shirt’ is commercially available, its $600 price tag is a bit steep for

Dress shirt shrinkage: information and tips. It’s almost too easy to shrink clothing accidentally, but it only takes a little forethought and care to avoid shrinking dress shirts. A great shirt fits well and feels fantastic, and you want to make sure it stays that way as long as possible. You may not be able

Straight Razor Shaving Techniques It takes some practice, and steady hands are a must, but it’s worth the effort to learn how to shave with a straight razor the way grandpa – or great grandpa – did. A good razor, strop, and hone don’t come on the cheap. But, once you’ve gotten the right gear,

How To Fold A Dress Shirt And Pack It Properly In continuing our series on caring for your dress shirts, we’d like to provide some guidance on storing your shirts properly. Closets can get crammed quickly so proper storage will keep them looking good and extend the life of your favorite garments. However, knowing what to

10 Best Travel Accessories And Gadgets of 2017 Anyone who regularly travels for business will be aware of the importance of packing and attending to the tiniest details. Whether a travel size dopp kit or an all-in-one travel adapter, each accessory can be a godsend on short, stressful business trips. If you want to enhance

What’s In A Non-Iron Dress Shirt? We are not big fans of the non-iron dress shirt, and the following excerpt from journalist Daniel Akst’s piece on non iron dress shirts proves our point. “They get that way as the result of a formaldehyde resin bath, which makes the cellulose strands bond to one another at the molecular