Shirt (clothing)

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A Shirt is an article of clothing worn on the upper body, typically covering the back, chest, shoulders, arms, and has a section of fabric around the lower neck called a collar. Different styles of shirts exist that may not cover all areas:

  • the tank top exposes the shoulders, a section of the upper chest and neck, and the upper-back.
  • the haltar top is similar to a tank top but may or may not contain straps extending from the back over the collarbone to the chest. A halter top is usually held up by a strap that goes from the area just above the breasts to around the back of the neck and back down.
  • the t-shirt is a short-sleeved shirt which only has sleeves covering down to the elbow, with a rounded section where the collar would be. Some t-shirts have a breastpocket on the front and have interesting designs, logos, slogans, or jokes on the front or back.
  • the button-down shirt or dress shirt has a collar, sleeves with cuffs, buttons that line down the chest and extra length in the front and back. It is usually meant to be worn with a suit jacket and tie, although that is customary in most formal or business situations.