Can A Man Leave The Top 2 Buttons On A Men's Dress Shirt Unbuttoned And Look Professional?

About this video

Centeno addresses whether a man can leave the top two buttons unbuttoned on a dress shirt while maintaining professionalism. He argues that the acceptability depends on context and build, recommending that neckwear should accompany buttoned shirts, and suggesting custom shirts as a solution for those whose physique makes standard button placement problematic.

Key takeaways

• Centeno advises wearing neckwear (tie or bow tie) when the top button is fastened, and avoiding neckwear when leaving buttons unbuttoned
• Centeno argues that context matters—leaving two buttons undone may be acceptable in casual settings like Miami but less so in formal professional environments
• Centeno recommends custom-made shirts as a solution for men with different builds, as tailors can adjust button placement or remove buttons entirely to create a polished appearance

Episode details: published November 22, 2011 · 42K views · 4:07 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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