Shirts are usually only used as supporting role before they are worn on the surface and have a variety of wearing methods. The evolution of the role of shirts, from intimate underwear to midget, can be traced back to the late 15th century, when jackets and waistcoats appeared in men's clothing. The modern suit style is very common. It can also be said that the style of collar and cuffs exposed from the coat was established at this time.
In the 16th century, the shirts with big waist and sleeves began to appear. You can see the slit in the front of the shirt and the decorative lace and ruffle on the chest. The cuffs are also ruffles, and the wrist is covered by the lace of the ruffles, which is the most authentic aristocratic fashion at that time.
After the jacket and vest are fixed, the existence of the shirt becomes very thin. But the upper class gave him a new meaning. Keeping shirts clean and wearing snow-white shirts is considered a new status symbol.
"Do not use perfume on shirts, but have a lot of high-quality cotton shirts. Wash clothes in rural cottages with pure water and air" became the aesthetic declaration of gentlemen. This is a revolution for shirts immersed in perfume and body odor. Whether they own all kinds of shirts, whether they are willing to spend money on shirts, and whether they keep shirts clean have also become the main basis to judge their social status.
The shirt made in 1850 (94cm long and 71cm wide) has a small stand collar about 2cm in half width, and buttons are set at the back center. For the small buttons arranged on the left and right of the front, there are 3 buttons in the center (decorative buttons), and the cuffs are double-layer cuffs. Hard pulp on the placket. The buttons are as suitable as tacks, and also have the style of gem decoration.
At the end of the 19th century, the collar was almost as high as the ear, and the color was snow-white. The replaced collars are also available for sale, most of which are 10cm high, and there are also 12cm high collar shirts. When he was studying in London, Summer Shushi said that replacing collars - HIGH COLLAR, fashionable men in suits, is this era. In Japan, as in Europe, "HIGH COLLAR" also shows about 1cm of the cuffs from the shirt cuffs.
At the beginning of the 20th century, in the United States, black and white, red and white, lavender and white, large striped patterns were very popular. The high collar shirt with double color on the chest has been greatly welcomed.
In 1906, it began with the vertical collar of dress shirt and color, and the turn back collar was very common.
In 1916, the detachable collar became popular.
In 1914, Henry's shirt with a flanged off load collar became popular.
In 1917, soft collar shirts became popular in the market. Most of the styles in that style are those with lower collar and waist.
In 1918, after the First World War, silk shirts became popular because of the economic boom. This boom continued in 1921.
In 1928, colored shirts began to rise. The colors of the Ivy League's Princeton have become as diverse as previously not appreciated.
Subsequently, with the development of the second industry, the number of white-collar workers increased, and the standard style suits for gentlemen and business people were also determined. Shirts are gradually promoted with white as the center in matching suits and ties, and chemical fibers are also developed from cotton. Functional processing, such as shrink proof and wrinkle proof, has also been developed, and the price has also been lowered, gradually making the shirt into the homes of ordinary people, becoming a popular dress. The characteristic of this kind of shirt is that the materials are easier to handle, and even need not be ironed for life. On the other hand, it also opened the prelude to the branding and segmentation of shirts. The use of high-grade cotton fabrics and tailored high-grade linings also gradually emerged. This kind of shirt pays more attention to the fabric of the shirt itself and the production process. The fabric is more exquisite and the process is more complex to meet the middle class and those who pursue taste and quality of life. In this way, the development of modern shirts has gradually formed the polarization of popularity and quality.
