Raised collar - stylish gesture or bad manners? Should you turn up your polo collar, jacket or coat? Raised collar.

But we decided that fashion justice should prevail, so we chose 11 of the most terrible items of men's wardrobe, from which every representative of the stronger sex should get rid of as soon as possible. Show this article to all the men you know!

Mesh T-shirt

Any girl's nightmare is to see her man in a mesh shirt. It is difficult to imagine where you can even come in an outfit through which a hairy male chest shines through, but some specimens believe that this is quite casual.

Short shorts

Usually not the thinnest men like to wear them. However, too short shorts, which look more like underwear, are not able to decorate either a thin or overweight man. And if it's also beach shorts ...

Sandals with socks

This has been discussed and written a thousand times already, so comments are unnecessary here. Just forget about this combination. Forever and ever.

Pants with many pockets

... and also a vest in the style of Anatoly Wasserman paired with these trousers. Now attention, the question: what do you carry in all these pockets in the city? Even experts will not be able to solve this riddle.

Tie too long

To say that a tie, flirtatiously peeking out from under a jacket, looks terrible is to say nothing. And in addition, this causes not the most pleasant thoughts about how his owner wipes his mouth with the end of his tie after eating.

Shoes with square or too pointed toes

Classic men's shoes should have a slightly elongated rounded nose - in such shoes a man can safely go to any business meeting. Shoes with square toes make the legs look like flippers. And too sharp noses, also curving upward, will turn the owner into Little Torment.

T-shirts with "playful" inscriptions

T-shirts with slogans, in principle, can hardly be called a stylish thing, but our hearts freeze from “playful” inscriptions like “Sex Instructor” or “Does your mother need a son-in-law?”. Such a thing in the wardrobe will save a man from the prospect of becoming at least someone's son-in-law for a long time.

Sports items outside the gym

Walking around the city in a tracksuit of any brand and any value is bad form. The apogee of horror is to wear it with shoes. Tracksuit - only for the gym or for a run.

Raised polo collar

The awful "fashion" of raising the polo collar upward appealed even to some clothing manufacturers, who specifically began to make inscriptions under the collar, which can be seen only by putting it in a "stand". We tearfully ask you, men, not to wear such a polo, even if you have a joint photo with Jennifer Lopez embroidered under your collar!

T-shirt alcoholic in the city

Such a T-shirt (remind, without inscriptions!) Will look good on a fan of rock and roll style in combination with skinny jeans and a leather jacket. But in the hot summer in the metro, as the only "top", it does not look very appropriate.

A combination of several white things

White color in clothes with the arrival of summer becomes more relevant than ever. But you need to be careful with him. A white shirt, pants, or T-shirt is fine. But only separately. In combination, they give a too massive color spot. Only the Pope and Pi Diddy can wear so much white without prejudice to their own style. Ordinary mortals are better off choosing more contrasting combinations. Which? Better find out in ours.

Left - the Pope, right - Malevich's painting "White on White"

T-shirts or T-shirts-alcoholic are clothing for the gym, sports and construction sites and other places where it is not forbidden to over-display muscles. In other situations, T-shirts fall under the category of underwear, therefore, they should be worn exclusively under the shirt. Just for heaven's sake is not so.

Shorts with socks

There is nothing wrong with wearing shorts with socks. But here it is very easy to stumble. For example, putting on short (above the knee) shorts with high socks (meaning above the ankle), which end up knocking down in a tight accordion - leave this dress code to tourists from Asia in the Moscow metro. And it is definitely worth stopping any attempts to wear socks (except ultrashort ones) to classic shoes or boots like loafers or monks.

Breeches and too high turns

Breeches shouldn't exist in nature at all. But it so happened that they are, and contact with them (even visual) must be avoided by all means. It is no better when too cropped trousers or too tucked chinos turn into breeches or something like that. Gates - it can be nice and beautiful, but the main thing here is not to overdo it. The optimal length is ankle-deep or three to four centimeters higher, further - the twilight zone .

Raised polo collar

Previously, a raised polo collar served a very specific purpose - to protect the neck of tennis and polo players from the scorching sun. But this was earlier, in today's reality, a raised collar looks ridiculous and inappropriate, especially if you do not have a tennis racket in your hands. Only one person has the right to wear a shirt in this way - Eric Cantona. But he's already retired. And nobody else.

Deep V T-shirt

The phrase "deep cut" is appropriate only when describing a woman's wardrobe. Anyway, the desire to expose as much of the body as possible (whether it be a V-neck, short shorts or cut-off sleeves of a T-shirt), showing off your excellent physical shape and muscles, is not the best motive when choosing clothes. Resist him.

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You need to figure out how to properly iron a polo shirt and its collar, because this product has its own specifics.

Polo is a kind of symbiosis of a shirt and a T-shirt: from the first he got a stand-up collar and fasteners, and from a T-shirt - fabric, short sleeves and wearing out. Usually, the polo shirt was used for playing tennis and golf, but over time it was worn as a casual wear.

Step-by-step instruction

A well-ironed shirt is an indicator of a person's neatness and tidiness. However, in order to iron a polo, you need to take into account some nuances, and, in general, the entire ironing process can be divided into the following steps:

1. Turn on the iron and adjust the temperature as indicated on the tag.
2. Gently flatten the polo on the ironing board and fold the collar as needed.
3. Turn the shirt inside out.
4. Fold the shirt in half lengthwise.
5. Smooth out both sides of the shirt, straightening each fold.
6. Flip the shirt over and iron the back.
7. Turn the shirt over again and iron the right side.
8. Turn the shirt over and check the folds.
9. Put on a polo or hang it on a hanger in the closet.

Thus, first the side seams are ironed, then the back, and after the sleeves, and the product is turned inside out to be re-ironed. The polo collar is ironed last.

When choosing an ironing mode, it is necessary to build on the material from which the product is made. For example, cotton fabrics must be ironed at high temperatures of about 150-200 degrees, and synthetic fabrics - at a minimum of no more than 100 degrees.

Therefore, when choosing a product, pay attention to the material, since products made from natural fabrics with synthetic impurities are easier to wash and iron, and in general they wrinkle less.

You need to start ironing the polo before the product is completely dry, that is, it is necessary for it to be slightly damp. If the item is already dry, then some areas will need to be moistened with water by swiping with wet hands or by spraying water from a spray bottle. The most difficult and painstaking process is the process of ironing the collar, which we will now discuss.

How to iron a polo collar?

The central element of the polo shirt is the collar, which protects the neck from the sun's rays. Since modern products are made of soft materials, which is why the collar does not hold its shape, it is recommended to purchase a special spray for ironing on a starch basis.

Here is the first nuance: traces of starch can remain, so ironing must be done from the wrong side.

Ironing the collar while ironing the entire garment, following the steps above, looks like this:

• During step 5, it is necessary to apply the agent to the collar and gently smooth it by pressing with an iron on the back of the collar, gradually lowering to the front of the sleeve.
• After turning the shirt over to the other side, apply the product again and iron this part of the collar in the same way.
• After step 6, straighten the T-shirt, iron the crease formed on the collar, and do the same, turning the T-shirt over.
• After the collar is ironed, gently iron over the buttonhole and button planks.

Having turned the T-shirt out, hang it on a hanger and close the collar with buttons, which will allow it to keep its shape for a long time. Allow the shirt to cool to room temperature before placing it in the closet.

Usually, the collar is ironed last. In addition, there are irons with special nozzles and grooves that allow you to gently and efficiently iron places with buttons and fasteners. If there is a pocket on the product, it must be ironed on both sides - both from the outside and from the inside.

In general, ironing the polo collar correctly is quite easy, although it may take you a little longer the first time than the next.

The sleeves, like the entire shirt, must be ironed from the wrong side. The arrows on the sleeves have long been a relic of the past and in the modern world indicate bad taste.

To avoid the formation of arrows, folds, creases and bruises, the sleeves should be ironed in a circular motion. The armhole, that is, the neckline of the sleeve itself, also needs to be neatly, but ironed well.

The process of ironing polo sleeves itself has the following sequence:

1. The sleeve is ironed, seam turned up.
2. Then the sleeve is turned over with the seam down and ironed again.
3. Fold the shirt so that the seam is on the side and iron it again.
4. Repeat the previous step, turning it over to the other side.
5. Do the same while ironing the second sleeve.

In order to iron the sleeves on things simply and without difficulty, especially on polo shirts, without the formation of arrows, it is recommended to purchase an ironing board with a special device for ironing sleeves, cuffs, pockets and even shoulder straps.

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How to remove bruises without an iron?

There are situations when there is neither an ironing board nor an iron at hand, and the necessary thing is ruthlessly dented, then you can use a few folk tricks:

1. Steam ironing - this method is considered the longest, but most effective. First wash the wrinkled item, in our case a shirt, then fill the bathtub with hot water and hang the polo on a hanger above it. Folds and creases will be smoothed out in about 20 minutes, but the product must dry, otherwise you will have to walk in wet clothes. Usually shirts are left hanging overnight, and in the morning they are already dry, and most importantly, smoothed.
2. An iron mug with boiling water is a small alternative replacement for an iron. Just boil water, pour it into a mug (or boil water right in it) and iron the problem areas on the product.
3. Tension - the stretched fabric straightens perfectly, without the formation of creases and folds. Just stretch the piece and press down with a heavy object. If you have a lot of time, you can place the stretched and straightened item under the mattress - it will smooth out overnight.
4. Wash Correctly - Many modern washing machines are equipped with a drying mode, as well as a special “wrinkle-free” function that you can use. It is necessary to set the maximum washing power, which will prevent the formation of wrinkles on things. However, frequent use of high wash speeds will lead to rapid wear and tear.
5. Small creases and folds on thin, lightweight fabrics can be smoothed out with hands soaked in water. Just gently swipe several times over the problem area, but do not forget to wash your hands beforehand so that there are no dirty spots and streaks on things.
6. Hairdryer - Using a spray bottle, spray water over the entire surface of the product and gently dry it with a hair dryer.
7. "Magic" solution - you can mix in equal parts fabric softener, vinegar and water, then apply it to the product by spraying it with a spray bottle. The folds will be smoothed out, and all you need to do is wait for the garment to dry.
8. Wet towel - gently place the wrinkled item on the wet towel and wait until the wrinkles are smoothed out, then hang the shirt over a hanger to dry.

Wrinkles can be avoided by properly drying clothes. To do this, after each wash, do not squeeze the T-shirt, but carefully hang it on a hanger, smoothing out the folds and stretching the product. If the water drains off without spinning, no creases will appear, but if you did squeeze out the water, then with a sharp movement of your hands, shake the product several times and, hanging on a hanger, stretch it a little.

If you also use the drying mode when washing, then remember that the product should be in the dryer for no more than two minutes, since the thing will shrink from a long stay. It is necessary to wait until the excess water drains and hang the product on a hanger, or spread it out on a flat, hard surface. Do not forget to first raise and straighten the collar.

Illustration by Nikita Pavlov

Polo, which has occupied a place in men's wardrobes for decades, is about to celebrate its 80th anniversary. But this is according to the estimates of the Lacoste brand, which dates back to the creation and sale of the first polo by René Lacoste in 1933. We dug deeper and got to some facts from the dark past of tennis shirts.

Indian polo game

It all started playfully. The prototype of the game that we now call polo in the Middle Ages was Persian fun, in which participants, sitting on horses, drove a ball with clubs, called "pulu" in Tibetan. Later this game migrated to India, and in the 19th century, not without the help of British soldiers, it ended up in Great Britain, where in 1871 the first major polo match took place. Even then, the players wore a jersey shirt, which became the harbinger of the classic polo shirt - similar to a regular sweatshirt with a placket. The English tailor, in whose hands this shirt, brought from the Indian colonies, was found, is credited with the decision to sew a collar to the shirts to save the players' necks from the sun, and cut off the sleeves.

Lacoste French Polo

While polo uniforms were resolved in this way, tennis players of that era were less fortunate. The tennis standard in those days was as follows: flannel trousers with arrows, a shirt tucked into them and even a tie - you can't really run away, you can't swing too much. Rene Lacoste, a talented and enterprising tennis player, decided to fix the situation. He took a lot from the already existing polo uniform, but also introduced many original innovations. Lacoste lengthened the back so that the shirt tucked into the trousers would not crawl out when bent over, made the collar elastic, but able to keep its shape (so that you could raise it and, again, protect your neck from the sun's rays), decided to sew a shirt from light and thin piqué fabric , from which polo is still made.

In 1926, Lacoste wore his shirt at the US Open and launched a large-scale production in 1933. Then the shirt did not have a name, but only a code - L.12.12 in which L is La Chemise Lacoste, 1 is cotton piqué, 2 is short sleeves, and 12 is the number Rene chose to designate a shirt with a crocodile emblem. However, in everyday life it was called not by a code, of course, but so simply - a tennis shirt, since it is worn on a tennis court.

Either the grinning or the angrily grinning alligator on the Lacoste logo is, to some extent, the creator of the brand, Rene Lacoste. Journalists called him a crocodile at one match, on the eve of which the coach promised to give Lacoste a crocodile leather briefcase for winning the game

Fred Perry English Polo

Another outstanding tennis player, Fred Perry, also started producing tennis shirts in 1952. They could be distinguished from Lacoste's shirts by their color. Fred Perry immediately started producing colored polos. By this time, Lacoste also began to dye their shirts, but before that they were famous only for white copies, which, however, was not a whim of the manufacturer, but a requirement of professionals - at one time the white color of the uniform was the only acceptable color in a tennis uniform. The second significant difference between Fred Perry and Lacoste is the decorative multi-colored stripes on the collar. Topping the list of notable differences is the laurel crown that Fred Perry uses as a logo.

Fred Perry quickly earned the approval of compatriots, and not only athletes, but also ordinary people. If the Rene Lacoste polo, originally intended for athletes and therefore considered elite, was a symbol of luxury life, then the Fred Perry polo (at, in general, a similar price), as it crossed the borders of a tennis court and ended up on the streets of London, became rather, a utilitarian wardrobe item. As a result, by the 60s, polo had become a familiar thing, mainly for young men. Only the Lacoste polo lay peacefully in the wardrobes of diligent boys from good families, and the Fred Perry polo more often fell into street troubles.

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American Polo Ralph Lauren

While Fred Perry and Lacoste were dividing the European market among themselves, the Americans decided to acquire their own analogue of a tennis shirt. Not that Lacoste polos were not sold in the States, on the contrary, they were widely represented first in Brooks Brothers stores, and then in cooperation with Izod, the founder of which, not knowing how to promote polos on the market, donated several pieces to his influential friends, among which turned out to be Bing Crosby and John F. Kennedy, and thereby established the prestige of polo and for some time secured the name of the polo after the brand name - izod. However, in 1972, Ralph Ruben Lifshitz, known as Ralph Lauren, launched his own Polo Ralph Lauren line, which features polos in 24 colors. It was after this that the name "polo" was finally assigned to the tennis shirt.

Fresh, perfectly ironed clothes are the main indicator of a person's neatness. At first glance, there is nothing difficult in ironing clothes: just put the thing on the ironing board and run the iron over it several times. But in fact, without knowing some of the nuances, this process turns into a real problem, and especially a lot of difficulties for inexperienced housewives are delivered by men's shirts and some of their details. For example, how to iron the polo and collar on this model?

• How to iron a polo shirt?
• Useful tips for ironing sleeves
• How to iron a shirt collar correctly?
• How to remove bruises without an iron?

The question of how to iron a polo correctly does not arise for housewives who know how to iron classic men's shirts. The sequence of actions in both cases is approximately the same, therefore, general recommendations are also relevant, for example:

• when ironing, all odors are intensified, and dirt is fixed on the fabric, so only clean things can be ironed;
• even if the iron is equipped with a steam generator, a slight moistening of the fabric will not be superfluous; for this, the product can be sprayed from a spray bottle and wrapped in a towel for 10 minutes;
• it is recommended to pour purified water into the steam generator;
• before starting ironing, it is useful to run the iron along the board itself - this will protect the thing from accidental dirt remaining on the sole of the iron;
• When ironing cotton and linen items, it is recommended to steam dry areas in order to iron the folds properly.

It is also important to remember that washing and drying correctly will greatly simplify the ironing process. It is advisable to wring out polos and cotton shirts at low speeds and dry only in a straightened state.

The polo shirt was originally conceived as clothing for sports such as golf or tennis. Today, this popular model is found not only in men's but also in women's wardrobe. It is the cut of the collar that distinguishes it from a regular T-shirt: the polo has a stand-up collar and a short button closure.

In general, this model lends itself well to ironing, as it has a simple cut. The main thing to consider is a suitable temperature regime. For this shirt, pique is usually used - an elastic cotton fabric (at least this material is used by Lacoste, the most famous polo manufacturer).

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Temperature

The suitable temperature for ironing cotton is 150-200 ° C. Unlike synthetics, high-quality cotton cannot be smoothed out in seconds. Therefore, it is recommended to iron the polo shortly after washing, before the garment has time to dry completely. If the fabric is already dry, the toughest areas can be sprayed with water. If the shirt is made of synthetic material, it can be ironed at a temperature not exceeding 100 ° C.

Sequencing

Before you iron the polo, the item must be turned out to the wrong side. Polo is ironed in the following sequence:

• side seams;
• shelves and back;
• sleeves;
• then the product is turned onto the front side and ironed again.

Important: if the T-shirt has a breast pocket, it must be ironed not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

Ironing the sleeves

When ironing the sleeves, you should not form arrows on them - this insignificant detail is not relevant today and is a sign of bad taste. It is more correct to iron the sleeve round, avoiding the formation of arrows and any bruises. You should also iron the armhole of the sleeves well. Correct sequence: the sleeve is first ironed with the seam up, then with the seam down, then folded so that the seam is on the side and ironed again.

In order to easily iron the sleeves round, avoiding arrows, it is useful to acquire a special device.

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How to iron the collar of a polo shirt?

The collar is the most visible part of the polo, and even slight wrinkles on the collar give it an unkempt look. Ironing the collar on both a polo shirt and a regular long-sleeved shirt is the last thing to do.

Polos are most often sewn from thin jersey, which is easy to iron, but does not hold its shape well. To iron the collar perfectly, it is recommended to first use a special starch-based ironing spray.

Important: starch can leave white marks on colored items, so it can only be applied from the wrong side.

How to iron the polo collar correctly? The best way to do it is like this:

• set the appropriate temperature regime indicated on the sewn-in label;
• turn the thing inside out;
• spray the inside of the collar with ironing spray;
• iron the collar twice thoroughly;
• bend the collar and iron the fold properly.

Important: not only the collar itself needs to be ironed, but also the straps with buttons and loops - you need to walk along them with the "nose" of the iron.

Immediately after ironing, it is advisable to hang the polo on a hanger, buttoning the collar with all the buttons. This will help him keep his perfect shape.

Today on sale you can find irons with a pointed tip that allows you to smooth out any folds, and even with special notches for easy processing of areas with buttons. And if you iron all kinds of shirts, polos, school or military uniforms almost every day, you should pay attention to such models.

How to remove bruises on a polo shirt without an iron?

Perhaps this question will seem strange, because today there is an iron and an ironing board in every home. Still, it's worth remembering a few of these simple tricks, because sooner or later they may come in handy.

The best ways to avoid bruising your shirt are:

• wash and hang the item over the hot water bath (this is the longest way - it is desirable that the shirt hang over the water all night);
• you can smooth out a small but noticeable fold with an iron mug with boiling water;
• The lightest bruises can simply be straightened with damp hands.

Finally, the surest way to avoid wrinkling your clothes is through proper storage. If you can't hang all the shirts on your hangers, you need to carefully fold them. Knitted or synthetic polos can simply be rolled up and won't wrinkle. It is recommended to fold cotton products as follows: first, the side parts are folded, the sleeves are folded on them, then the lower part is folded so that the entire shirt is folded in half.

Today, many well-known brands produce clothes that are practically wrinkle-free. This property is achieved due to a special way of processing ordinary cotton fabric. Shirts and polos made from crease-resistant material are a real godsend for men, as they simply dry on a hanger with a raised collar for a perfect look.