What collar style is right for you?

Choose a collar that you love & feel good in.

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There is a school of thought that you consider one that is not similar to the shape of your face e.g. if you have a long, narrow face avoid long pointed collars and if you have a round face avoid spread collars.

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The key is to trust your judgement and wear what makes you feel confident.

~ Straight Collar ( Point collar)

*flexible enough to wear to work with a tie, the go tie-less for dinner after

*a universal collar; the most versatile, easy to wear style.

~ Windsor Spread Collar

*Traditional British fashion,

*calls for a properly knotted tie, though Windsor knot is not required.

~ English Spread Collar

*Wider than the Windsor

*Suitable for Windsor knot

~ Varsity Spread Collar

*throws curved, rounded points to take the formal edge off the spread collar

*a nice alternative to the Windsor collar, as its curves make it appear a little more casual and approachable

~ Button Down Collar

*Old school academic collar

*historically casual,

*can be worn with a tie

*considered a sportier look and is the least dressy of available collar options.

~ Tab Collar

*The button or tab not only keeps the collar flat around your neck, it props the tie up too.

*it holds your tie perfectly in place by using a snap that brings the points of the collar closer together.

*gives the shirt a neat and polished appearance.

*generally worn on dressier occasions and always with a tie

~ Club Collar (Eton Collar)

*Short rounded points and wide collar stance.

*best worn with simply patterned ties, thinly knotted.

*very versatile style

*worn with or without a tie.

~ Park Avenue Collar

*Between straight and spread collar style

*the shorter collar points and narrower spread provide universal coverage, work, or play

~ Edge Stitch Straight Collar

*A blended, cleaner look than top stitching, the stays get to the point.

*the edge-stitched rather than the traditional quarter inch stitched collars, add a touch of refined finesse compared to the traditional straight collar

~ Band Collar

*Worn without a tie

*simple, clean style that is a perfect choice for business/casual.

*looks dressy without looking stiff.

*modern look and looks good when worn under blazers.

~ Wing Collar

*A heavily starched short collar with the tips standing up and pointing horizontally.

*the collar tips resemble wings, hence the name "winged collar"

*the winged collar dress shirt is a very dressy option for the most formal of occasions