Are you supposed to button the top button on a dress shirt?
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At its core, the answer’s simple. “Undoing your top button makes you look (and feel) more relaxed. It works perfectly for outfits with casual shirts. But in a formal outfit, like a suit and tie, you’d of course always do the top button up,” says Thread senior stylist Alice Watt.
Do you button the top button on a collared shirt?
Under no circumstances should you unbutton the collar button of a dress shirt while wearing a tie, unless you are a member of a mid-eighties alternative music band or are going to a Miami Vice LARP event. If you are wearing a tie, the top button should always be buttoned.
Why do some people only button the top button?
Deciding whether or not to break this rule should not be about committing some sartorial sin, but rather about what’s comfortable. A large reason why guys choose to keep the top button of their shirts unbuttoned really comes down to the fact that they find it physically uncomfortable.
You can leave the top shirt button undone and knot the tie just below it. This works well with a button-down collar (buttoned or not). If your neck is longer, try leaving your collar up, not folded down. Keep the tie loosely knotted, top collar band and shirt buttons open.
How many buttons do you leave undone?
But in the interests of giving a definitive answer to a direct question, the answer is: two. Undoing just the top button on a dress shirt when going tieless often looks uptight, not terribly relaxed. This is particularly the case if you can see any strain on the fabric around the second button.
Are you supposed to button collar buttons?
Whether you wear a tie or not, you should always button the collar of a button-down shirt. This is the one and only “rule” for wearing button-down shirts. Leaving the collar unbuttoned will not turn it into a makeshift point collar for more formal occasions.
“Buttoned-up has become a synonym for conservative or thought-through. If that’s not what you’re going for, unbutton the top button—no matter whether you’re wearing a shirt on its own or under a jumper or jacket. If you’re prioritising comfort, you’ll probably wear your shirt like this 90 percent of the time.” Browse outfits with casual shirts.
Why are some three button suits not buttoned on the top?
Many three-button suits are not made to be buttoned on the top (called 2 1/2 suits) and the lower button is almost always in a position where it restricts movement. On some three-button jackets, the top button is hidden by the lapel.
Is it better to wear a shirt buttoned or buttoned up?
“Yes, this is obvious. But that’s not only because ties look better when your shirt’s done up; the shirts look better, too. Dress shirts’ collars are designed to be fully buttoned up.” “A fully done-up shirt is a calculated move.
“Undoing your top button makes you look (and feel) more relaxed. It works perfectly for outfits with casual shirts. But in a formal outfit, like a suit and tie, you’d of course always do the top button up,” says Thread senior stylist Alice Watt.