Henley

A collarless pullover shirt with a buttoned placket at the neckline, typically 2–5 buttons deep. Named after the English town of Henley-on-Thames, it works as a layering piece or standalone casual top.

Also known as: Henley Shirt. Category: Garment Types.

In men's style, "henley" belongs to the Garment Types family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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