Working in menswear for much of my career, I've picked up the nuances regarding terminology and the key distinctions between classic garments: jacket (blazer) vs jacket (outerwear), chinos vs khakis, ...

If your dress shirt has some form of spread or point collar — which, if you’re wearing a tie, it almost certainly does — then you’re not wearing a button-down shirt at all. You’re actually wearing a ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. The button-down is one of those easy-to-throw-on essentials that works just as well underneath a blazer ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nicola Fumo Nicola Fumo is a writer focused on clothing and accessories. She’s ...

Q In a recent question, you referred to " button-down shirts." I am not exactly sure what kind of shirts you meant. A This is one of several men's clothing terms that is confusing either because it ...

With the line between working and working from home continuously blurring, untucked button-down shirts might be the new videoconferencing uniform. They’re comfortable and keep you from having to push ...

For times a t-shirt is too casual and a polo shirt is too sporty, you’ll want to reach for a short sleeve button down: They’re the perfect dress up, dress down hybrid, with seemingly endless ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stock up on lightweight layers, plus jeans, shoes, and accessories from $10 Averi Baudler is a senior shopping writer for PEOPLE who ...