securitydude1979

securitydude1979 t1_iu3250v wrote

https://www.suitsexpert.com/blog/button-up-vs-button-down-shirt/

Interesting article on the topic. Apparently, the "button down" shirt with buttons on the collar was for rugby players to keep the collars of their shirts out of their faces. Who knew??? The style eventually made it into other men's clothing.

Button up shirts on the other hand are considered "dressier" and are more what I think of when I think of a dress shirt: stiff, almost starched cuffs and collar. No need to button down the collar to keep it in place.

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