Dress Shirt Essentials: Collar Styles

Straight Point - Classic among all styles. The straight point collar is narrow and traditional among other collars. Favorite among men since they began wearing a suit & tie. It is identified by elongated collar point length and closer tips as opposed to other types. Narrow and elongated tips give a visually slimming effect that makes it suitable for people with a round face and shorter neck.

Cutaway - The cutaway collar is designed with reduced collar point length, the tips are shorter and more open, well-spaced and a little outstretched. Described as synonymous with modern elegance, the collar's width makes a part of the band of the collar under the tie, visible. The cutaway collar is usually not recommended for formal wear.

Spread - This collar style is a great choice for those looking for modern and elegant design. Although this collar is not meant for formal wear. Similar to the cutaway, the spread collar has a structure suitable to most tie knots. With its tips spaced right and balanced point length, spread collar is fit for formal wear. The universal shape makes it suitable for men with elongated and narrow oval faces.

Short button-down - A shorter version of the long button-down style. The short button-down collar has a peculiar informal, modern, and youthful appearance compared to the longer option. A medium-sized collar and a perfect combination of modern line and classic chic. It would look great on an oxford shirt.

Club - Born in the early 20s and in vogue during those days, the club collar, due to its distinctive features, it was used on school uniforms. The rounded tips earned it its name 'round collar'. Back in those days, an elite group of people wore it, hence, entitled Club. This collar will look good on men with a long face.

Band - Band collar was designed with inspiration from the traditional collar of the far East. The collar has a distinct and unique shape: no collar point length at all. A single “band” 3 cm high with a button in the front. Shirts with Band collar have minimal elements, suitable for casual evenings, with or without a jacket.

Wingtip - 100% formal collar style. The name itself defines, it is meant for wearing a bow tie. A unique design, characterized by remarkably small point length, placed in the front. Once a businessman’s premium shirt collar, the wingtip collar is worn on special occasions and ceremonies, white or black tie events for example. Ideal for tuxedo or tailcoat.