Shirt Collar Styles for Men: A Complete Guide - Point, Spread, Cutaway & More

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Just like the various other aspects of a dress shirt, whether that be its overall fit, its cuff style, its buttons, and so on, the collar of the shirt also comes in many variations.

Shirt Collar Parameters:
1. Collar Stiffness
From the 1820s to the 1930s, stiff collars were the norm. These collars were detachable for replacement in an era where effective detergents and laundering were not available.

2. Collar Height
Collar height is the measure of how high a collar sits on your neck, measured from the fold down to the point.

3. Collar Size
Related to height is overall size. Some collars, like the cutaway, which we will discuss below, are small and minimalist. Other collars are quite large.

4. Collar Spread
Lastly, there is collar spread–basically, the distance between the points of the collar. The wider the spread, the more aggressive.

Types of Shirt Collars
1. The Point Collar
In North America, the standard or default business collar is likely the point. As evident from the name, this style is characterized by the fact that the collar tips are pointed.

2. The Tab Collar
Speaking of vintage, within the same spread range as the point collar but with a distinctly classic look is the tab collar, which features an underlying tab beneath each collar leaf that fastens on the top button.

3. The Club Collar
This collar originated at Eton College, which had previously been the incubator of Beau Brummell’s stylistic innovations.

4. The Pin Collar
The various collars with a smaller distance between the leaves or points lend themselves readily to the use of collar pins, clips, or bars.

5. The Square Collar
There are also shirt collars that are quite small with a minimal spread, among them the square collar, so called because the collar points are squared off. These were worn, usually in detachable form, in the early twentieth century, but are quite hard to find today.

6. The Button Down Collar
Although it originated on England’s polo fields, the button down collar has become an American favorite after it was introduced by Brooks Brothers, especially as part of Ivy, prep, and trad styles.

7. The Spread Collar
Once the distance between the collar point widens we have a spread collar, noted as the default collar of London (and European) business wear.

8. The Cutaway Collar
The cutaway collar is a type of spread collar that is defined by the wide distance between points (over 6″) or the obtuse angle formed by said points.

9. The Wing Collar
Reserved only for the most formal events is the wing collar, also known as the winged or wingtip, belongs among the minimalist collars because its points are quite small.

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I'm a woman and your channel is both professional and helpful for me. Didn't find any female fashion channel with this level of professionalism.

amandaamanda

Stiffness, height, size, spread. And I was convinced Preston kept it clean!

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Stuukabop

This is a one of the most concise and comprehensive video about shirt collars I have ever seen so well done.

A collar style you forgot to mention Preston is a Roman collar (aka Priest/Clerical) collar which is similar a mix of the regular collar, square collar and band collar but has a small opening for a piece of cloth or plastic is inserted to form a priestly/clerical appearance. Not to mention the full roman collar which is a round collar that is attached to a shirt to give a more formal priest appearance. Otherwise great video (though I understand that both Roman collars are typically reserved for clergymen)

ivanlouisjbarrantes

Thank you Preston. I've recently become a big fan of Winchester point collars with a hidden button loop, but it's good to see the vast options there are in collar styles.

GarNelson

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Female watcher for textile care. A lot applies to women’s fashion, too. I want to commend how Preston shows how to build slowly and prudently on a budget. I recall scrambling after college and law school to build a professional wardrobe. Brooks Brother and Ann Taylor has only a few items. Women were just starting to enter NY law and financial firms. The senior partners did not want us in fashion forward. But they loved spray on pants on the young receptionists. There were debates about how to push the edge a bit. Your channel is great for educating. Showing men who are not dripping in daddy’s money is a smart move. A differentiator. I plan to purchase your accessories to incorporate in my legal wear. As a tall woman. I do but men’s wear but fit issues remain. Ralph Lauren knows the conversion process but Macy’s salespeople are stunned.

janicehussock

Thanks Preston, I had to purchase another shirt and this helped me make sure i had the best idea about how to mix it up.

Michael-lqce

How about stand up/imperial collars? Where do they land on the formality scale?

christianmaurer

I really appreciate these videos. Preston, you know your stuff. I am wondering if (and perhaps you have done so already) you could show us a video of classic menswear from the 1930's? I am very fond of that particular era but do not know how to go about creating a wardrobe dedicated to that theme. Thank you Preston.

frankgyori

Long ago, a mentor suggested the length of collar points should coincide approximately with the notches in a jacket lapel. Still a valid guideline? BTW: This was enjoyable (thank you)!

davidnorth

Dear Gentleman's Gazette, what are your thoughts on using detachable collars outside white and black tie?

lawden

Thanks guys! Really needed that in depth video on shirt collars. I look at dress shirts so often and now I know some great tips for buying

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