Live Action Getup: Simple Spring + What is the Gig Line?

Learn a simple trick for getting a lighter spring look, plus nailing the details with The Gig Line.

By Andrew Snavely / Photos By Jerry Maestas

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The “gig line” is a military term for the straight line formed from aligning your shirt buttons, belt buckle, and pants zipper. It creates symmetry in your outfit and stops you from looking sloppy. This is one of the uniform requirements for being properly dressed for members of the military.

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Andrew Snavely

Andrew is the founder and editor of Primer. He's a graduate of American University and currently lives in Los Angeles. Read more about Primer on our About page. On Instagram: @andrewsnavely and @primermagazine.

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