Garment Design (27)

President Button Down vs Soft Ivy vs Colorado BD

Differences between the President, Soft Ivy, and Colorado Button Down Collars The Soft Ivy Button Down and President Button Down are taller button down collar styles. They both have some “roll” to them, that trademark bowing …

Button Down Collars

History Invented by Brooks Brothers in 1896, the button-down collar features buttons that fasten the collar points of the shirt. It was originally used on sport shirts rather than dress shirts. While button-down collars are occasionally …

The Popover: History, Style, and Sizing Tips

History Flash back to the 1960s, the New Haven-based brand Gant took the standard sport shirt and made some interesting tweaks. Ending the placket at the bottom of the chest was a bold move and ended …

Dress Shirt Back Pleat Options

No Back Pleats No pleats on the back of the shirt makes for a clean, minimal look. If you’re going for a more modern, slim look that is fitted through the chest and midsection then this …

The Perfect Dress Shirt

What makes the perfect dress shirt? A careful combination of premium materials, high quality construction, design and fit. Here we break down some pointers. Stiff, fused spread collar Collars can be constructed using either a fused …

Dress Shirt Front Placket Types

Front Placket (Fused or Soft) A dress shirt Front placket is the most common dress shirt front style. The fabric around the buttonholes is folded back over and sewn with a fused interlining to give it …

Dress Shirts: Split Yoke vs One Piece Yoke

What is a dress shirt yoke? It is the panel of fabric that is just behind your collar that goes over the tops of your shoulders. What is the difference between a “one piece yoke” and …