Button-down shirts lean more casual, while button-up shirts (in the classic menswear sense) lean dressier. Button-downs are ...

but I think most people just chalk it up to a decision made by the designer.” Although Liebenberg agrees (“most of us don’t ...

The Alex Mill Mill Shirt in Cotton Poplin is well made and fits nicely. But the combo of its crinkly poplin fabric and casual design (button-down collar, front pocket) places it somewhere between ...

A white button-down shirt is just about as versatile as a piece of clothing gets. What else works equally well for a job interview, a late-night drink, and over a bikini? That said, sometimes you ...

They design the Barakett Sports Shirt to keep ... but has the look of a traditional button-down shirt. Its secret weapons against the summer heat include its amazing ability to wick away sweat ...

This smart design detail creates visual interest ... Sure, it wrinkled a little, but the shirt didn’t fray or lose buttons despite all my heavy lifting. I've owned dozens of oversized shirts ...

Men's shirts have buttons on the right, women's on the left. No one's sure why. • For men: probably because it was easier to reach a weapon inside. • For women: probably because they had ...

If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. I often hear guys refer to any shirt with a full-button front and a placket as a button-down, but that’s not quite right.