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The collar of a dress shirt is arguably its main centerpiece, as it\u2019s not only the most visible part of a shirt when you\u2019re wearing a jacket, but it can also enhance, or detract from, your face, and impact the overall impression you make.<\/p>\n
When properly chosen based on your individual facial structure, a shirt collar can balance and frame your face (and neck) to beneficial effect.<\/p>\n
Below you\u2019ll find some tips on how to choose the best collar style for you, as well as how to pair it with the right height of collar band (the part of the collar that goes around your neck) and necktie knot.<\/p>\n
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The point collar is well-suited for a man with a round face \u2014 one that\u2019s wide, not overly tall, and has a softer jawline. You may have this face shape if you\u2019re overweight, or just because of genetics. The spread of a point collar \u2014 the distance between the tips on each side of it \u2014 is small, and the collar tips point down vertically. This vertical orientation draws an observer\u2019s eyes up and down, elongating and slimming the wearer\u2019s wide, round face. Point collars come in different degrees of spread, and while one with a standard spread will have some of the intended effect, one with a narrow spread will really enhance it.<\/p>\n
Neck length considerations:<\/em><\/strong> If you have a short neck, choose a collar band that\u2019s slightly shorter. <\/p>\n Pair with tie knot:<\/em><\/strong> Four-in-Hand<\/a> — this slim tie knot will fit the narrow point collar\u2019s slender spread, and further counterbalance a wide face.<\/p>\n Befitting the name, the collar spread on a spread collar is wider than that of a point collar. The tips of each side of the collar point out to the sides; the degree of the distance between them varies, depending on whether it\u2019s a semi\/medium spread or a full spread collar. On the latter, the tips point out almost horizontally, and this orientation especially draws the viewer\u2019s eyes side to side, balancing out a long, thin face.<\/p>\n Neck length considerations<\/em><\/strong>: If it isn\u2019t just your face that\u2019s long, but your neck too, choose a slightly taller collar band.<\/p>\nIf you have a thin, long face, choose a spread collar.<\/h3>\n
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