Types of collars on a shirt

Shirt

Anyone who cares about their appearance, wearing a business suit, should know some of the differences and types of collared shirt.

In fact, the collar is the center of your image for reasons. The first reason is that the collar is close to the face, and the second reason is that the tie that you tie comes out precisely because of the collar and complements this 'ensemble' of the business image.

Thus, knowing the main types of shirt collars, and the ability to combine them with a tie, is more important than many men really think. We will consider several types of collars, explain how to choose a tie to a particular collar, as well as which tie knot is better to choose.

Classic, angled down

Classical Classical Short Short Shark Shark Rounded ends Rounded ends

Most shirts or shirts are sewn with a collar, the pointed ends of which point down. There are some variations, from slightly pulled apart to wide apart at the ends. From wide collars to very short ones, as well as in the design of the collar ends. They have names: 'Shark', 'Kent' (by the way, this is also the name of the tie knot 'Kent'), 'Crombie'. What style to choose is up to you. However, there are some recommendations: a wider collar with a combination of wide-set ends is suitable for men with a thin and long neck, creating proportion. For men whose neck is short and large in volume, a shorter collar with narrow ends is suitable.

Depending on the collar you choose, you need to pick up a tie knot. Depending on the width of the divorced ends, you need to tie different knots. For example, a Kent collar will work with a Quarter knot or Prince Albert knot, while a Shark collar (sometimes called a Shark Fin) will work with a Windsor knot or Half Windsor knot.

Collar with buttons

Button-down Button-down

A shirt with a button-down collar is perfect for those who want to look informal in a casual style. This shirt can be worn with or without a tie. Most collars are made with medium ends, so you need to tie a tie with a medium-sized knot to such a shirt. An excellent choice: the Quarter knot or the Half-Windsor knot. It is recommended that you always button up your buttons, with or without a tie.

Pin collar

With a pin With a pin

The ends of such a collar are fastened with a special pin (usually included). The look of such a collar, combined with a tie and a well-chosen large knot, gives a sophisticated look to its wearer.

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Button collar

On the button On the button

The second name of such a collar is 'Mandarin'. Classic collar made in the form of a stand (there are wide and narrow stands). The collar has no ends or is heavily rounded. Such a collar tightly fits the neck and shirts of this style are worn exclusively with a jacket at formal evenings. Sometimes worn by waiters.

Butterfly collar

Butterfly Butterfly

As the name suggests, the bow tie shirt is primarily used to combine with a bow tie for special occasions. This shirt is suitable for a tailcoat or tuxedo. A shirt with such collars should not be worn for work or for a walk. Strictly official purpose.

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