This is a shirt I made for the military fashion project at college. I've always liked it but have never worn, it might have look good for a fashion show or a photo shoot but I found it too theatrical for a daily wear. Six years later I say it's time to revamp it!
Before:
And today my shirt looks like this:
I added a zip closure and removed the military buttons and blue and gold cords. The stand up mandarin collar now turns down:
The sleeves became much narrower and the long tight cuffs are turned up now with buttons:
And the back is plain now.
This is just a close up of my screen prints with hand embroidered french knots: