If you’re unsure about which type of shirt you should be wearing for which situation, don’t worry! We’ve compiled a helpful guide to keep you looking dapper and appropriate at all times. Smart-casual The collar: To keep your look relaxed try a semi-spread or a button down. A semi-spread collar looks great without a tie, you can even leave the top buttons undone to add a more casual feel. A button down looks semi-smart even without a tie but can be relaxed further by undoing top buttons or wearing over a long sleeved t-shirt. The cuff: A single cuff is what you will usually find on the above styles. It’s simple, clean and requires no cufflinks thanks to its built in buttons. Perfect for casual or semi-formal occasions! Business The collar: A forward point collar is a traditional business favourite – it also looks great with a four-in-hand knot thanks to its width. A spread or wide-spread collar is also a good choice, especially for bulkier tie knots. The cuff: A single cuff will provide a good level of formality for business settings. Another option is the barrel cuff which can feature 2 buttons and look slightly more professional than a single. Formal The collar: If you are donning a bow tie for formal festivities, try a Wing collar. Considered the smartest of all shirt styles, it features a stand up collar with downward points. The cuff: A French or double cuff is the traditional choice for a dress shirt. The cuff is folded back and fastened with cufflinks instead of buttons (a great way in which you can add a little personality to very formal attire).

1. This collar is seen everywhere in business
settings. It looks great with a tie for work, or
without for a professional yet relaxed look
You can also get a “wide spread collar” also
known as “The Londoner” which features a
wide spread between the collar tips and is
perfect for bulkier tie knots.
spread
collar
double
cuff
Also known as a French cuff, this is the classic
cuff for a dress shirt. The cuff is folded back,
hence the ‘double’ and is fastened with cufflinks
instead of buttons. The French cuff is best for
showing a quarter inch of shirt cuff from
underneath your jacket sleeves.
button down
collar
A smart look, even without a tie!
First introduced by the Brooks
Brothers in 1896, the button
down was fashioned after the
shirts of polo players.
single cuff This is a traditional cuff with built-in
buttons. Most store-bought shirts tend to
have single button cuffs.
forward pointA classic business collar that is typically worn
with a four-in-hand knot due to its width.
The most formal collar style and mostly worn
with tuxedo jackets. Features a stand up
collar with downward points. Should only be
worn with a bow-tie.
wing
Other
COLLARS
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sources: gq | ct shirts
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