BASIC SHIRT DETAILS
COMMON COLLAR TYPES
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STANDARD
Collar with a standard length and width. Basic design that looks good with most jacket types.
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SEMI-SPREAD
The ends of the collar are spread wider than in the standard one. English type, widely used.
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CUTAWAY
The spread of the collar is opened wider than 180 degree. Worn mostly with formal suits.
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HORIZONTAL
The angle between the points is wider than in the spread type. Looks good with a bigger knot on the tie
WIDE SPREAD
Sometimes called windsor collar as its favoured by the house of the same name. The spread is 100 to 120 degree.
COMMON CUFF TYPES
BUTTONED-DOWN
Designed so that the points don’t flutter during a game of polo. The casual feeling is strong, it’s okay not to wear a tie with it.
WING COLLAR
The collar is snug around the throat and the little parts sticking out in the front look like little wings. It’s the most formal of all collars.
ROUND
The points of the collar are rounded. Often used with elegant shirts.
SMALL
The cuff edge is slightly rounded. The most common type.
ANGLED
The edge of the cuff is cut diagonally. Worn by professionals.
STRAIGHT
Cuff cut in a right angle surprisingly rare type.
MIDDLE
Has a rounder curve than the small cuff. Looks smart.
LARGE
Cuff with a generously large curve. Particularly good with closed buttons.
NAPOLITAN
The cuff is turned back and held together by buttons on the inner side. Known also as mlanese cuff.
CONE
Cuffs in the shape of a cone. They look a bit stiff but still have the charm.
FRENCH CUFF (SQUARE)
Cuffs with a double fold that are held together with cuff links. Like the two to the left, they are decorative and formal.
FRENCH CUFF (ROUND)
Like the other French cuffs it’s double folded, but the edge is rounded up to create a softer image.