Monthly Archives: November 2019
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- November 26, 2019As men, it’s sometimes tough for us to figure out which color shirt will match best with the rest of our clothes. Fashion in this day and age dictates that your shirt not only has to match your jeans, shoes, jacket, watch, and other accessories but your skin tone and eyes as well. Fortunately, choosing the right t-shirt and putting together an outfit that looks great isn’t as complicated as it might seem. We’ve put together this little cheat sheet to help you dress sharp—and get noticed. We’re going to help you figure out which color combinations work, and which ones don’t when picking out your clothing.
Color 101
Before we get started on how to know which colors work best for your outfits, we have to dive into a bit of color theory. Don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple and won’t quiz you at the end. It’s really important to know which colors work best together—and why. This isn’t our opinion or the latest fashion trend from Paris—it’s actual science that you can apply to many other things -
- November 14, 2019It’s often frustrating when you put on your favorite t-shirt and realize that it doesn’t fit as well as the last time you wore it. While some might wonder if they’ve gained a couple of pounds, the most likely answer is that the shirt has shrunk a few sizes. Trying to stretch the shirt out with your hands or feet often results in tears or weakening of the fabric. We want to share with you a few laundry tips on how you can keep your t-shirt from shrinking and keep it looking as good as the day you got it.
Water Temperature
Most t-shirts are made out of cotton, or a cotton-blend, and it tends to shrink due to the tension that’s applied during the construction process. Heat—whether by water or air—will release this tension and cause the fabric to shrink back to its original size. The very first time you wash your shirt is when most shrinkage can occur; this is why you should always wash your shirts in cold water as it won’t release the tension of the individual shirt fibers. When it comes to
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