Varieties of collars on men's shirts
A men's shirt is a fairly conservative type of clothing. And the collar is one of the few details where there is room for imagination. You can see how to draft patterns for different collar models in the materials on our forum. However, you need to be careful and understand which type of collar is suitable for a given shirt model.
**Kent collar
This is the most traditional type of collar. It is used on everyday, work shirts.
**Button-down collar
This is a collar with buttons. By the way, the origin of this collar model is quite prosaic — it was used by polo players so that the edges of the collar would not flap during the game. Thanks to Brooks Brothers, this collar became a detail of classic style.
You can wear a tie with a button-down shirt, it will look very cool. However, such a shirt also looks great without a tie.
## Classic collar
A universal collar model, something between styles. If you want to sew a shirt that is suitable for any occasion, this collar is exactly what you need.
**Tab collar
This model is made on a placket with a special fastener. Thanks to it, the ends of the collar are pulled towards each other, and the collar itself is rigidly fixed. This strict and stiff collar is very popular in the West, but it is not in great demand here. A man in a shirt with such a collar must wear a tie and always button the top buttons of the shirt.
**Spread collar
A fairly modern, stylish, and bold collar model. It is also called a Windsor collar, hinting at its origin. The edges of the collar are spread to the sides, have pointed corners, and are almost parallel to the floor. This collar model is an ideal choice for a look with a bow tie or a tie with a large knot. It is categorically unsuitable for shirts worn under a tuxedo.
**Mandarin collar
This is a stand-up collar, quite low, fitting snugly to the neck. Shirts with this model of collar are self-sufficient; it is difficult to combine them with anything. This is a collar for light shirts for vacation and travel.
## Club collar
Once upon a time, students at Eton College found a way to distinguish their uniforms from the clothes of other colleges. They simply rounded the corners on a classic collar. And thus created a new popular model of men's collar.
A buttoned collar is a nightmare for a beginner seamstress. If you don’t have experience, you shouldn’t take on a model like this. I made these buttonholes by hand the first time; I was afraid to use the machine. And that was on a thin, non-fraying fabric.
I also wanted to ask — how do you like double collars on men’s shirts? Like in the photo.
On the one hand, very dressy. In principle, such a shirt can be worn under a blazer. It would also suit a club look or a sporty style. But on the other hand — if you sew something like this, how much more complicated will the process be! Aside from carefully topstitching the corners, you also need to position the two collars precisely. They’ll already draw the most attention, and if they’re contrasting — watch out! What do you think about these models?