Anyway, these days, if your shirt has a loop on it, it’s probably just a matter of where and what you bought. Some brands always include a loop, some brands never include a loop. But if you have a shirt hanging in your closet with a loop on it, now you know that it’s not just some weird extra piece of fabric. It has a history: navy uniforms, Ivy League trends, accidental evolutionary fashion—it’s all wrapped up in that little loop.
So there you have it. I told my husband and he was so shocked he had a funny look on his face. Next time you put on a button down and you feel a small tab lightly brushing against the back of your neck, you’ll know that tab is a little piece of history. And you might even use it next time you are getting ready for a trip.
