It needed the classic thick weave, a collar that would hold its shape, and a design that looks good tucked or untucked.

The story behind the Oxford shirt is a lot less thrilling than you’d expect. It didn’t earn that fancy-sounding sobriquet through some sacred connection to the tony British university; instead, the ...

There may be no acronym more studied—or scrutinized—in menswear than “OCBD.” Shorthand for “oxford cloth button-down,” it refers to the casual sports shirt that was first introduced by Brooks Brothers ...

Oxford shirts are a versatile wardrobe staple because they’re classic, comfortable, and easy to dress up or down. The best Oxford shirts are machine-washable, made from cotton or cotton-blend fabric, ...

Working in menswear for much of my career, I've picked up the nuances regarding terminology and the key distinctions between classic garments: jacket (blazer) vs jacket (outerwear), chinos vs khakis, ...

In the canon of classic style, you’d expect to see blue jeans and a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers etched into the pages. And once you’ve settled on which pair of jeans fits you best, or ...

If your dress shirt has some form of spread or point collar — which, if you’re wearing a tie, it almost certainly does — then you’re not wearing a button-down shirt at all. You’re actually wearing a ...

There’s one item of clothing that’s literally always in style: A white button-down shirt. Classic and versatile, the best button-down white shirts can be fitted or oversized, crisp or slouchy, worn ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Working in menswear for much of my career, I've picked up the ...