There are a range of shirt collars to suit not only the occasion but also to balance the face of the man. Find out about the range of shirt collars and learn which men’s shirt best suits you and the occasion.
Regular collar
Regular collars are the most popular type of collar but they are not necessarily the best for you. They have collar tips that point downwards and because of this, helps to elongate the face. This design will therefore suit well men with a round face to give them a more balanced appearance.
Spread collar
Also known as cutaway, a spread looks like a regular collar but the ends have been cut away, thus the term, to point to the side rather than down. This also leaves a wider gap in the middle, thus its other name spread collar. There are many variations in the spread and cut of the ends that will enable a man to find something appealing. Their design helps to balance slim narrow faces.
Other collars
The banded collar is simple in design: it is a collar of even width throughout. The banded collar design is popular with Asian men. Suit jackets can also have a banded collar and are suitable for very formal occasions as many Asian head of states are seen wearing them.
The buttoned-down collar has buttonholes at the collar tips so they can be attached to the shirt. Shirts with a buttoned-down collar come from America and are quite popular over there but are not recommended for formal occasions nor are they too popular in the UK.
The wing collar has small stiff puffed-up collar tips. Men’s shirts with a wing collar are appropriate only for very formal events and should be worn together with a bow-tie. They are a popular choice for wedding attire.
You should now be in a better position to choose the right men’s shirt and shirt collar the next time you make a purchase. If you enjoyed reading about shirt collars and which ones best suit your face, you might enjoy this Daily Mail article on bespoke shirts and ‘which collar fits your face?‘.
