
Wearing a tiny collar in such cases will only make your face look disproportionately larger. If you have a large head or round face, a bigger collar is more suitable to balance out your appearance. For pleasure, the choice may be purely determined by your face shape. So, again, something of moderate size is ideal for business. Collars at either extreme are more rakish and non-conformist. Some collars, like the cutaway, which we will discuss below, are small and minimalist. Stanley Tucci in Transformers wearing a high-collar shirt with a double top button 3. If you’re interested in trying a shirt with a tall collar, consider some offerings from brands like Proper Cloth and Eton. Taller collars can also require some getting used to in terms of the way they feel on your neck. A high collar is more typical of Italian style and can even require two collar buttons to support the added height.

When choosing a shirt for the workplace, be aware of the impression that collar height makes. Taller collars are more formal as well as more aggressive they communicate that you’re a boss. Collar HeightĬollar height is the measure of how high a collar sits on your neck, measured from the fold down to the point. When going made-to-measure or bespoke with shirts, you can usually select your collar stiffness. Something in between the two–a medium hardness–may be the most versatile choice. On the other hand, if you are wearing a formal business suit, a firmer collar is the better option for a crisp and sharp appearance. Soft collars are more casual as well, so they are perfect for warm weather and relaxed looks anytime. So, if you prefer sport coats that have natural unpadded shoulders, a soft shirt collar can also be chosen to continue the Neapolitan style. If you are not completely satisfied with an item purchased at you can return it to us within 14 days of receipt of items.Influenced by Italian style and the Duke of Windsor, soft collars are more popular these days, particularly with soft tailoring. Please allow extra time to receive your shirt if a sleeve shortening or lengthening is being carried out. As a result, they are not resaleable, and we are therefore unable to accept them as returns, except (of course) in the exceptionally rare case of faults with the garment.

Shirts with alterations (shortened sleeves, etc) are hand-adjusted to your requirements by our tailor. If you have any queries regarding style, size, fit or cloth choice please do not hesitate to get in touch. As each made to measure shirt is unique and handmade for you we are unable to accept any refunds or exchanges. Please allow extra time for hand monogramming. Standard UK Delivery: (5 Working Days) - £6įree standard delivery on orders over £200Ĭourier: (Next Working Day if ordered before 2pm GMT) - £15.00ĭelivery is an estimated 3 to 4 weeks, we will advise you when your order is ready to be sent. Measure using a tape measure the tape should sit just below your knuckles and your hand should be laid flat. *Glove size is the measurement in inches of the circumference of the four fingers of your dominant hand. Made To Measure Shirts Classic Fit Shirts Collar Size *We are able to carry out sleeve length alterations on our Classic Fit Shirts at an additional cost. Neatly cut yet not skinny tapering to afford a cleaner cut yet not uncomfortably tight.
