Henley shirt
A Henley shirt is a collarless pullover shirt, characterized by a round neckline and a placket about 3 to 5 inches (8 to 13 cm) long and usually having 2–5 buttons.[1][2][3] It essentially is a collarless polo shirt. The sleeves may be either short or long, and it can be made in almost any fabric, although cotton, cotton-polyester blends, and thermals are by far the most popular.[4] Henley shirts are generally regarded as menswear, but women's versions have appeared as business casual and casual wear as well.
History
[edit]Henley shirts were named because they were the traditional uniform of rowers in the English town of Henley-on-Thames.[4] The first Henley Royal Regatta was in 1839.
In his biography of Ralph Lauren, the journalist Michael Gross quotes a New York merchant who recalled showing a vintage shirt to a Ralph Lauren buyer: "I showed this fellow underwear—a three-button long-sleeve shirt by Johnstown Knitting Mills. He said, 'This is a new shirt.' That's where he got the idea for the Henley shirt."[5]
Fabric
[edit]Although the most common fabric for Henley is cotton or a cotton/polyester blend, you can also find Henley in linen, merino wool, cashmere, silk and high-tech fabrics. Linen is a great choice for summer, although it is more wrinkled.[6][7][8] Merino wool is usually available in long sleeve options, but there are lightweight short sleeve options as well. Usually Henley is sewn from monochromatic fabrics, but you can find models with horizontal or vertical stripes, as well as in a checkered pattern.[9][10]
Types of Henley
[edit]Long sleeve
[edit]Henley long sleeves have long sleeves that reach to the wrists and sometimes go a little past the wrist.[11] Sleeve cuffs are often welted, but may be without it. They can be fitted to look slimmer, but can also be loose to look more casual. The long sleeve henley can be made from cotton, polyester, spandex or a blend of materials.
Short sleeve
[edit]Henley's short sleeve is more like a t-shirt. It is similar to the long sleeve version in that it does not have a collar, but has a placket and three to five buttons. The neckline is rounded, and the length of the trim ranges from 7.5 to 12.5 centimeters. The significant difference is that this version has short sleeves, similar to the sleeves of a t-shirt.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Henley Shirt". H&M. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Homespun Knitwear coalminer contrast henley". J.Crew. Archived from the original on 22 August 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Indigo Tissue Long Sleeve Henley". American Apparel. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ a b Centeno, Antonio. "Henley Shirt – Classic Alternative To The T-Shirt – Stylish Casual Shirts For Men". RMRS -- Real Men Real Style. Realmenrealstyle.com. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ^ Gross, Michael (2003). Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren. New York: HarperCollins Publishers. p. 22. ISBN 9780060199043. OCLC 50520401.
- ^ "The History of the Henley Shirt". www.heddels.com. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Tested: The 7 Best Men's Henleys for Any Outfit". hiconsumption.com. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Men's Henley Shirt – Fashion Essentials". www.fioboc.com. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "The History of the Henley Shirt". www.sopicks.com. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "What Is the Type of Fabric That Henley Use". yarnwithus.com. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Long Sleeve vs. Short Sleeve Henley: What Are The Differences?". eleven-magazine.com. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "20 Different Types of T-Shirts". freshcleantees.com. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
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