The origins of the Aloha shirt can be traced back to 1920s and early 1930s Hawaii. It was inspired by and first made out of Japanese work kimono fabrics, and took the name “Aloha” from the propensity of the 1930s … Continue reading →

  Several fit, fabric, and design elements set 5-pocket pants apart from other casual pants and dress trousers. These are the key ways in which they differ, so you can best decide how you want to design and style them. … Continue reading →

Dressing for your height can be tricky, but we’ve got you covered. Here are our best style tips if you’re under 5’8”. 1. Slim Fit is Flattering A slim or more tailored silhouette can instantly improve the impression you make. … Continue reading →

The shirt hem, often defined by its shape, is the bottom end of the shirt, which is folded and hemmed to create a finished edge on the garment. Proper Cloth has three types of hem to choose from for both business … Continue reading →

Father’s day is coming up and it’s time to get a gift for dad. And what could be better than a custom dress shirt designed just for him? Not only will it fit him perfectly, it will be designed by … Continue reading →

Your wedding is coming up and you need to get some groomsmen gifts. What should you do? Groomsmen Gift Dress Shirt Well, I did some research on what products are currently being marketed as groomsmen gifts and the results were … Continue reading →

The Western Shirt embodies the classic American southwest look with a pointed, stylized yoke extending over the front and back of the shoulders as a staple. Dual pockets on the chest always come in handy and functional snap buttons finish the look. Fabrics for … Continue reading →

There are several styles of dress shirt that can be appropriate for wearing with a tuxedo. The following is an explanation of the three options we have that accommodate tuxedo studs: Pleated Front, Pique Bib Front and Plain Tuxedo Front. … Continue reading →

Proper Cloth has a range of pocket styles to choose from for both business and casual looks. All pockets are placed such that the inside edge of the pocket is 2 1/8″ from the center of the shirt. Rounded Chest … Continue reading →

Proper Cloth has a range of cuff options to choose from: one button, two button, French cuffs, casual unfused cuffs, etc. Details on each cuff style available are listed below. One Button Barrel Cuff Our standard dress shirt cuff. The … Continue reading →

With so many collar styles to choose from, choosing the perfect collar style can feel a bit daunting. But it’s really not so bad.  Here are some guidelines we generally stick with to help guys choose the right collar. When … Continue reading →

Spread Collar vs Point Collar The spread collar and point collar are two of the most popular collar styles–the former being a little more modern, while the latter leans more classic. While the collar points on these two are exactly … Continue reading →

Cutaway Collar vs Spread Collar For a bolder look, one might want to consider a cutaway collar in addition to the more popular spread collar. On the cutaway, the collar points will finish even farther apart (6 3/8″ to be … Continue reading →

Difference between the President Spread and Londoner Collar The President Spread is less spread than the Londoner collar and a little bit taller at the front collar band as well as at the back of the collar and it also … Continue reading →

Differences between the Soft Ivy Button Down, Colorado Button Down and Button Down 2 Collar The Soft Ivy Button Down and Button Down 2 are taller, dressier button down collar styles. They both feature some “roll” to them, that trademark … Continue reading →