Why do shirts have slits on the side?

1. They allow for the last button some ease at broadest part of the seat. 2. Ensures the hem is level at both sides.

What are those shirts that button at the bottom?

Button-down collars, or “sport collars” have points fastened down by buttons on the front of the shirt. Introduced by Brooks Brothers in 1896, they were patterned after the shirts of polo players and were used exclusively on sports shirts until the 1950s in America.

Why do polo shirts have slits?

When you sit there’s a longer reach to cover on one’s backside. Probably designed to prevent ‘plumber butt’! I wouldn’t tuck in a polo to begin with though.

What is it called when a shirt is longer on the sides?

Tunic: Although “tunic” has been used to describe many items of clothing throughout history, the term currently refers to a shirt that is longer than average, usually about hip-length or a little longer.

Why is the lowest button hole on shirt horizontal?

The horizontal orientation of the bottom buttonhole gives the button leeway to shift about, preventing it from coming undone. Generally speaking, vertical buttonholes are more prone to buttons popping out than horizontal buttonholes.

Should buttonholes be vertical or horizontal on a dress?

Horizontal buttonholes should extend 1/8 inch over the center front or back toward the garment edge. Vertical buttonholes should be sewn on the center front or back lines and are best for garments with a banded or placket opening.

Why is the last button of shirt different colors?

Traditionally, when shirts were still made by humans, this meant reinforcing the button and the buttonhole with a thicker thread, which was either done on a second sewing machine, or as a last step when finishing a job. Hence, the different thread and different color.

Why are there extra buttons on the bottom of shirts?

A shirt that’s longer in the front and back than on the sides, as most dress shirts are, should always be worn inside the trousers—except by women wearing high heels and no pants. So leave the buttons on as a reminder to tuck in your shirt.

How important is the quality of the fabric in dress shirts?

We won’t go into this too much in this post, because dress shirt fabrics is a deep subject with varying opinions on thread count, ply, country of origin, mill, type of weave, yarn treatment, materials, etc. But suffice it to say, the quality of the fabric is very, very important to the quality of the shirt.

What happens if a shirt is too tight or loose?

If it is too tight, the sleeves might end up on your shoulders, and this will restrict your movement. If it is too loose, the shoulder points will be resting on your upper arm, and you will look droopy. You should be able to button your shirt easily. The shirt should fit without feeling pressure on your ribcage.

How can you tell if a dress shirt is good quality?

A high quality dress shirt will come with removable collar stays. Some shirts may come with sewn-in collar stays that you can never remove, or no collar stays at all. Both of these options are a sign of a poor quality dress shirt.

How many stitches should a dress shirt have?

In general, the stitching throughout the shirt should be straight or smoothly curved in the curves. A high quality dress shirt should have at least 18 stitches per inch around the cuffs and collars.