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When wearing a 3 button blazer always remember the saying, "Sometimes, Always, Never" with respect to rules of buttons on your blazer. Always button the middle button, the top button can be buttoned

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Problem description The placket of the shirt just below the collar button seems to pop out slightly making a gap. Potential Solutions It’s difficult to say exactly what causes this in all cases, but some adjustments … Read →

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A suit is a type of garment that has been tailored to fit the wearer and is typically worn as formalwear. It consists of a coat with matching trousers. They are typically cut from dark colors such as navy or black, but there are many other suiting options as well. There are two types of basic suits: single-breasted and double-breasted. Single-breasted suits have only one row of buttons, whereas double-breasted suits have two rows. The front of a single-breasted suit is from about the waist to the chest. The front of double-breasted suits is from about the chest to the waist and the extra buttons are for closing the suit. The number of buttons on a suit is directly related to historical tailoring traditions. For instance, three-button suits are often associated with American fashion while two-button suits are considered British.

Comprehensive Guide: How to Button a Suit like a Pro – Flex Suits

Always button your suit when standing and unbutton it while sitting. On top of that, the bottom button should always be left undone.

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James Bond is usually the man to follow if you want to know how to properly button a jacket or coat. There are proper and improper ways to button a single-breasted lounge jacket (suit jacket, sports coat or blazer) or double-breasted jacket. Whether it’s a suit jacket, sports coat, blazer or dinner jacket, the rules that […]

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A signature style gets a seasonal update. The One Pocket Shirt returns in a luxe Linen Blend - It features a men's classic fit, buttoned placket, and chest pocket. This men's button up shirt has breathable fabric and is exactly what you'll reach for on the warmer days ahead. A shirt that is cool and keeps you cool? Sold.

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How to button a suit (and all its parts!) is the question of the day. Should buttons be buttoned or unbuttoned? Are they just decoration or useful?

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Buying a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit is very frustrating, a huge waste of time and money, and terrible for the environment.  You won’t wear it, and you will eventually have to replace it.  So we created the “How It Should Fit” series to you help you look and feel great, save you time and money, and help save the planet from overconsumption. In this edition, we take closer look at the double-breasted jacket. Here’s how it should fit. WHAT IS A GOOD FIT? A proper fitting garment flatters the body by contouring its natural lines. The garment should be

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How Should A Men’s Casual Shirt Fit? A Guide to Great Fitting Casual Button-Up Shirts As the workplace is becoming more casual, it is common to see casual shirts making an appearance. How do you look casual and yet still stylish and pulled together? We have the complete guide on how to find the right fit for your casua

How should a men's casual shirt fit?