dress shirt

collar

Neck encirclement

• cuffsSleeve or wrist bands
• placketReinforced garment slit
• button-upSecure with disc closures

sleeves · yoke · buttons · pocket · tail · hem · seams · gusset · stays · spread collar

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

• poplinRibbed plain-weave cloth
• oxfordClosed-lacing dress shoe
• broadclothDense plain-weave fabric

twill · herringbone · chambray · linen · sateen · pinpoint · piqué · dobby · jacquard · pinstripe

office

Professional work location

• businessCommercial activity or occupation
• corporateOf or relating to companies
• interviewFormal questioning session

meeting · presentation · workwear · suit · tie · blazer · executive · conference · networking · career

starched

Made stiff with sizing

• pressedPushed or smoothed flat
• ironedSmoothed with heat
• unwrinkledHaving no creases

sharp · clean · neat · smooth · fresh · immaculate · pristine · polished · crisp · tidy

tailored

Adjusted to fit exactly

• slimThin or meager
• fittedShaped to conform
• regularOccurring at fixed intervals

classic · bespoke · custom · made-to-measure · measurements · alterations · darted · tapered · athletic · relaxed

black-tie

Formal evening dress code

• weddingMarriage rite and feast
• galaFestive formal occasion
• banquetFormal celebratory meal

ceremony · tuxedo · cufflinks · studs · wing collar · pleated · evening · opera · reception · sophisticated

• casual Fridaykhakis, chinos, business casual, smart casual, polo shirts
• formalwearball gown, tuxedo, evening gown, formal gown, tux
• office wearblazer, blouse, loafers, slacks, trousers
• school uniformsblazer, school blazer, school tie, plaid skirt, pleated skirt
• shirtsoxford, button-down, polo, henley, guayabera
• shirtmakingcollar, cuff, placket, button, buttonhole