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The Tee Spree - Necklines
The tee shirt is about as ubiquitous of a garment as there'll ever be. People just love wearing tee shirts and over time, they've continued to find new ways to sport the tee. What has always been worn as an undershirt then also started to be worn on its own, but primarily by those with certain jobs that allowed for it to be worn. But today, the tee shirt is worn everywhere, by everyone, and in seemingly every environment. We've gone on a tee spree, and I'm not sure about you, but I sure as heck hope it never...
Cleaning Your Clothes
We’ve already talked about how to store your clothing, but how should you take care of your expensive (and extensive) wardrobe? By carefully cleaning and washing your clothing you can vastly extend the life of your pieces, transforming that pricey shirt into an investment that will last for years. First, though, a caveat: everything in this post is a suggestion, and you should always (and I mean always!) carefully read the care instructions that come with each garment. These instructions can be found on a small tag usually sewn into an internal seam, and deciphering any difficult symbols...
Rain, Rain, You Can Stay
I've never been a fan of the rain. It's a pain in my ass. I inevitably get wet, then cold, and oftentimes, sick. But other people? They love the rain. And while I'll never get to that place myself, that's besides the point. It really doesn't matter because whether you love or hate rain, it's not going away. So, for us rain haters, we're going to have to just deal with it, but thankfully for us, there are so many awesome coats and jackets to make the hurt just a little less. The Trench Coat Back when we discussed...
The Polo Shirt: We've Come A Long Way, Baby
One cannot speak of the history of the modern day polo shirt without discussing the evolution of dress codes in the sport of tennis. Why? Well, because the polo shirt, despite its name, was actually invented by a tennis player for other tennis players. But today, the polo shirt can be found everywhere (in fact, most often off the tennis court) and is available for everyone to enjoy. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, tennis players sported what were then known as “tennis whites” while playing the game. These “whites,” which included flannel pants, a white, button up...