To avoid missteps, check the following:
1
The seams end on the shoulder. And you can place a finger between your neck and your collar. No more no less.
2
The shirt is fitted at chest level. No or little tension on the buttons.
3
There is no excess tissue in the armpits and back. Be careful, perfection does not exist!
4
Your sleeves stop at the ulna (wrist bone).
ITALIAN COLLAR
Often wide, it will be very flared to make room for a wide tie as well. A model that is perfectly suited to bureaucratic spheres. It is a very formal collar.
FRENCH COLLAR
Recognizable by its opening less than 90°, it is straight, short and very versatile. This collar is compatible with wearing a suit, but you can also wear it as is.
AMERICAN COLLAR
Other less common passes:
CUTAWAY COLLAR
More flared than its Italian counterpart, it highlights the tie or bow tie you are wearing.
OFFICER COLLAR
Often associated with the mandarin collar, it is meant to be casual and must remain free of any accessories.
COL CLUB
It is the masculine equivalent of the Peter Pan collar: informal and dandy-inspired .
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR MATERIAL WELL?
For formal shirts:
POPLIN
A very tight and silky, even shiny fabric. It is the most formal of all.
WIRE TO WIRE
More casual than poplin, it's a good compromise.
TWILL
A smooth and consistent fabric. Very classic.
For more casual pieces:
OXFORD
It is a fabric with grain, often with a well-ventilated weave. Perfect for all-season shirts.
CHAMBRAY
Much more casual, chambray is woven with one colored thread and one white thread, for an interesting visual effect.
FLANNEL
It is a fabric that has been scraped to give it a light fluff, providing softness and warmth. He is relaxed.
THE SHIRT THROUGH THE TIMES
Over the centuries, the shirt has undergone numerous transformations.
Used as men's underwear (and a means of social distinction) since Antiquity, it was transformed from the 16th century onwards, becoming at the end of the 19th century the iconic garment that we know.
Now democratized, it has many variations: on the cuffs (musketeer, simple, beveled), on the collar (French, English, American, button-down, Italian, cutaway, mao, officer), etc.
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR COLLAR?
Nothing too complicated. For your information, there are 3 dominant passes: