Shirt Yoke

The dress shirt yoke is the panel of fabric on the back located below the collar. It covers the entire shoulder length of your dress shirt from left to right. The split yoke is often taken as a sign of a quality dress shirt. The split yoke is comprised of two pieces of fabric sewn together, joined in the middle, to create the yoke.

There is still much ongoing debate on the merits of having a split yoke or unsplit yoke. You may prefer the yoke is simply for style reasons. You may belong to the group of men who argue that the split yoke is better for a number of reasons other than simply style. In the case of a striped dress shirt, it is said that a split yoke will make your dress shirt more stylish by letting the diagonal lines meet when sewn together at an angle. It is also suggested that this will improve the fit of your dress shirt. As having a split yoke often requires more work, the split yoke is often associated with more expensive and quality dress shirts.

All Michelozzo formal shirts from our ready to wear collection and made-to-measure service features the split yoke.

Shirt Fabrics

Oxford Weave Shirt

With a history dating back to the 1800s, the oxford weave dress shirt is considered to be the most simple and straightforward, when compared to other weaves like the herringbone. The oxford dress shirt was historically made of 100% cotton, but nowadays, there are many fabrics which uses this pattern. There are numerous blends such as cotton and polyester, and cotton and rayon available in the oxford weave.

So if you’re looking for something that is simple and not too expensive, the oxford dress shirt is for you. It is also quite durable and will hold up well after repetitive washes. The oxford dress shirt is a classic and can be worn for almost any occasion, guaranteeing you absolute comfort and brilliant performance. You be able to look your best when sporting an oxford dress shirt as it is neither too formal nor too casual. The oxford dress shirt is a time honored classic. A safe bet.

Basically, the oxford weave involves the following: the weft, a yarn that is drawn over and subsequently under the warp or vertical yarn. The weft is comprised of a pair of fine yarns. In the oxford weave, the warp is a heavier yarn than the weft and when weaved, leaves to in a weave with a basket like pattern.

Shirt Fabrics

Pure Cotton Shirt

For many dress shirt aficionados and dress shirt purists, the 100% pure cotton dress shirt is the ultimate dress shirt. A pure cotton dress shirt means just that, the dress shirt fabric is made of 100% natural cotton. This means there no other fibers whether natural or synthetic has been blended into the weave.

Cotton is one of the most important plant in human history, having been cultivated for its fluffy cotton fiber since ancient time. Cotton has been an important commodity in the United States, India and Africa for centuries and has had a profound influence on the historical, political and society of many nations.

The cotton fiber is firstly spun into a thread or yarn which are then used to manufacture cotton fabric which are subsequently made into clothing. The cotton fabric’s soft and breathable properties makes it the ideal material to be used in making dress shirts for men. It’s breathable characteristic allows for perspiration and helps you stay cool and comfortable in hot conditions. It is therefore not surprising that the world’s first dress shirt was made of pure cotton.

Shirt Types

Button Down Shirt

A Button Down Dress Shirt is basically the same as any other dress shirt, except for one important difference. Its name comes from the buttonhole located at the tip of each collar point, which are fastened to the shirt. The Button Down Dress Shirt was introduced 1896 to serve the needs of polo players.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed or softer alternative to the more corporate and formal collar types, the button down dress shirt will do the trick. This probably explains why you would probably prefer to wear it in casual settings, rather than at formal events. The button down dress shirt can effortlessly gives you a simple and easy look. The button down dress shirts are ideal for casual outings. Always remember to fasten the collar buttons.&nbs

Red Stripe Pure Silk Bow Tie

Red Bordeaux Pure Silk Bow tie

Black Check With Stripe Pure Silk Bow tie

Blue Navy Strip Pure Silk Bow Tie

Champagne Pure Silk Bow Tie

Berlin Light Blue Formal Shirt

Paris Deep Blue Formal Shirt

London Pink Formal Shirt

Geneva Blue Check Formal Shirt

Paris Lavender Formal Shirt

Rome Grey Stripe Formal Shirt

Rome Blue Stripe Formal Shirt

Shirt Yoke

Oxford Weave Shirt

Pure Cotton Shirt

Button Down Shirt