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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 it’s positioning as a classic essential in formal menswear.  The primary reason is it looks exceptional.  When worn

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

The mens black dress shirt is a unique piece of menswear that (if worn correctly) conveys a rugged and masculine confidence.  The man in black (aka Johnny Cash) owes his persona to this trademark look.  There are plenty of ‘faux pas’ that you could make with the black dress shirt, which we’ll try to guide

Made to Measure Shirts and Bespoke Shirts. What are the differences and why does it matter? When it comes to a custom dress shirts, you have two options: bespoke and made to measure (MTM). They differ depending on cost, time and construction but either can deliver an exceptional shirt depending on your needs. Also, bespoke or

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