Texture and heft pair well with button-down collars. You’ll see it on every corner in every urban center from Naples to Oxford, and for good reason: the button-down collar balances casual aesthetics and a classy prep soul. Thanks to its origins as a way for polo players to keep their collars from flapping as they raced about the playing field, the iconic button-down collar is a mainstay of prep style.
Its collar points are long enough to bachata in the breeze, so best not to go boating at high speeds in one of these. When you wear this timeless style, you’re going to feel more Prince Charles than Iggy Pop. Its traditional looks ensure you’ll look stylish, though it’s safer than its more contemporary cousins, like the spread collar. No frills, no nonsense, and no additional design quirks need apply. Once you learn the rules backwards and forwards, you’ll be able to utilize and bend them like only a truly stylish man can. Remember: the littlest details often make the largest impressions. Different shirt collars portray different men altogether, meaning you can turn yourself into a stylish rogue or a polished gentleman simply by changing dress shirts. Fashion is what makes you the same.” - Glenn O’Brien.Ĭhoosing a shirt collar that complements both your environment and your sartorial charisma is the first step you’ll take in mastering your personal style. “Style is what makes you different to others. In terms of thinking about your tie knot in relation to the occasion from least formal to most formal of the four most popular knots we would rank them below:
For a more casual setting with a chambray shirt then a four in hand would be a better choice. The occasion also plays a roll, for more formal occasions or perhaps a business environment then a larger knot will be appropriate, perhaps with a cutaway collar. For example if you have a thick tie fabric like a Shantung with a small shirt collar, then a large Windsor knot will look totally out of proportion. You want to aim for a balanced look between your the size of your collar, the type of tie fabric. The most important element is proportion. We are often asked, what is the best tie knot? The answer to this is not that there is one best knot, only that there is a best knot depending on the context.
#Shorter tie knotes how to
In our video below, fashion consultant Chris Modoo outlines how to match your tie knot to your collar.
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