provides a hanging point, while the pleat adds room across the back.
Why Do Shirts Still Have It?
The loop remains both useful and decorative. Some modern Oxford shirts retain it as part of their traditional design, even when their owners usually use hangers. GANT still features it on current shirts.
Next time you spot that little strip of fabric, you’ll know its purpose: it gives your shirt somewhere to hang when there’s no hanger nearby.
