This consists of the white linen shirt. It should always be made to order, if a fit is desired.
The shirt opens in front only. You may have two or three buttonholes in the bosom.
The collar and cuffs are attached. Never wear detachable collars and cuffs.
This shirt with the plain bosom is worn for morning wear, afternoon dress, evening dress, or any other wear during the day. The same style of shirt is worn winter or summer.
Very elegant shirts are made for evening dress, consisting of embroidered bosoms or frills of linen. With each change of wear the linen should also be changed.
At least three changes a day are made.
The style of the collar. This may be very high, or medium, as your taste directs.
The cuffs should extend to the first thumb-joint. Cuffs are made with round or square edges.
The high, or standing, collar is worn with morning wear, afternoon dress, evening dress, and all other dress.