The Button Down Collar
This old school academic collar is historically casual, but dress it up with a tie and it's all American. The button-down collar was introduced in England during the 1800s to help polo players keep their collars in place while playing. Secured to the shirt by small buttons on both points for both a stylish and practical look, this is considered a sportier style and is the least dressy of commonly encountered collars. We give our button-down collar a little more body with its robust roll to make it sit a little better under a jacket and/or sweater. The little details make a difference.
The button down collar is best suited for:
- Casual Friday’s at the office
- Layering under sweaters or sports coats
- Everyday wear with chinos or denim
- Travel or weekend wear that still calls for a put together look
The Tab Collar
The all-business button or snap tab not only keeps the collar flat around your neck, it props a tie up as well. A snap tab collar holds your tie perfectly in place by using a snap that brings the points of the collar closer together. This type of collar provides a classy look to your outfit and is generally worn on dressier occasions.
The tab collar is best worn in:
- Formal occasions where you plan on wearing a tie
- Business settings or client meetings that call for a sharper presentation
- Weddings, receptions, or formal dinners
The Point Collar
AKA the straight collar, the point is the default collar for most guys. It’s a clean look, and is a good choice for suits and jackets with or without a tie. The point is versatile enough to go formal with a suit or get casual with jeans. This collar gives a little more of a vertical frame for the tie and face and that can have a slimming effect.
The point collar works well for:
- Everyday office wear and business settings
- Suits with or without a tie
- Casual looks paired with denim or tailored suit separates
The Spread Collar
As its name suggests, this collar’s points spread out to give a larger tie knot ample room. The spread collar frames your face well, andit’s also becoming more popular without a tie and even worn without a jacket. Rolling up the sleeves and dressing down with jeans is not out of the question for the spread collar.
The spread collar is well suited for:
- Classier business settings
- Weddings, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail socials
- A no-tie look that still looks put together
The Wing Tip Collar
The wingtip collar is formalwear through and through. Designed with small collar points that fold outward, this collar was made specifically to be worn with a bow tie and traditionally paired with a tuxedo. It’s a clean look that should be reserved exclusively for life’s more elevated occasions. While most collars can move between casual and dressy, the wing tip is built for when the dress code calls for your very best.
The wing tip collar is best worn during:
- Black tie events and formal evening events
- Weddings where the dress code calls for a tuxedo
- Galas or fancier receptions
- Any formal occasion where a bow tie is expected.
