Submitted by ema9102 t3_yevg42 in LifeProTips
ema9102 OP t1_iu0ordn wrote
Reply to comment by gutua in LPT: Bring a spare white button down shirt to weddings or any formal events by ema9102
I meant a white button down dress shirt. If you are wearing a black/navy/gray suit with a tie (or even without), most the times people are wearing a white button down dress shirt tucked in. Those are the scenarios this tip was meant for.
wrzosd t1_iu11usp wrote
What they're telling you is that a "button down" shirt is a specific type of dress shirt where there are buttons to hold your collar tips. A button UP shirt is the generic term for a dress shirt.
rukidding1102 t1_iu12fer wrote
Wow, I've never heard that distinction. TIL
ema9102 OP t1_iu172ez wrote
same!!
Ghostglitch07 t1_iu305mh wrote
But why does having buttons on the collar make it not formal?
Bosscrow t1_iu4gcnl wrote
Buttoned collars were specifically invented for non-formal events. The buttons are to keep your collar from flapping in the breeze while you do rich people sports, like sailing and polo
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