![]() Worn under Como’s cardigans and Astaire’s double breasted suits, it was evident from Hollywood cinema that men could really do whatever they wanted with the shirt. Relaxation ( Perry Como) all sported the button down on a regular basis. ![]() It was a true everyman’s shirt and one that came in basic colors but also some pretty great patterns and prints.Ĭasual style icons like Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, Fred Astaire and Mr. One of the biggest benefits to the button down at the time - and even still today - was that because of its versatility, it allowed men to spend less money on shirts since it could be worn with so many ensembles. It didn’t seem to matter who wore it or where, but it became a way for men to showcase their own style in a variety of ways and with a broad range of outfits. The shirt could be found under a bespoke business suit on a high ranking executive or an auto repair salesman buying a pack of Lucky Strikes at the local Piggly Wiggly. Young and old, it was a style adopted by everyone from varied demographics. Now a focus of weekend get-togethers amongst friends, it was a classic wardrobe choice for men attending holiday parties, barbecues, and even good old-fashioned American sporting events. Fred Astaire wearing an OCBD shirt casually The OCBD Becomes Casual
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