How to Choose the Best Collar Style

Shirt collars are just as important as the style of knot you decide to wear. Certain knots tend to go better with certain collar styles. In order to make this connection...let us look at the various styles of collars. Now, keep in mind that collar styles and looks will vary depending on the shape of your face. So, here is a guide on how to choose from www.bestcustomshirt.com. Enjoy! 

How to Choose the Best Collar Styles for Your Face Shape

by: www.bestcustomshirt.com

Many men use traditional point collar and button-down collar dress shirts as their wardrobe staple. It is understandable because in most cases they are all you can find in your local department store. The problem is that these collar styles may not be the best choice for you. Here is a simple guide to help you decide which collar style looks best on you.
Round Face

You have full cheeks with a rounded jaw line. Narrow point collars help to thin and elongate a round face. The best collar styles for you have straight points with a traditional or narrow spread. Stick to a traditional point for versatility, button down and hidden button down for a sportier look, narrow point for a fashion look and tab collar for a formal, dressy look.

Best Collars
Standard Point	Button Down	Narrow Point	Hidden Button Down
Tab Collar
Avoid spread collars; they make your face appear wider and fuller.
Worst Collars
Medium Spread	Wide Spread	Varsity Spread

Square Face

You have a square jaw line, which gives your face a broad, square, angular appearance. Square faces look best wearing traditional point collar shirts for versatility, narrow point collars for a fashion look, button down and hidden button down for a sporty look and tab collar shirts for a formal look. Best Collars Standard Point Button Down Narrow Point Hidden Button Down Tab Collar Avoid spread collars; they make your face appear wider and fuller. Worst Collars Medium Spread Wide Spread Varsity Spread Triangular or Diamond Face

You have pronounced cheekbones and a narrow, pointed chin, which gives your face a “diamond shape.” To make your jaw line appear wider, choose shirts with a medium spread to wide spread collar.

Best Collars
Medium Spread	Wide Spread	Varsity Spread
Avoid narrow spread collars, including button down collars; they make your jaw line appear weak.
Worst Collars
Button Down	Narrow Point	Hidden Button Down	Tab Collar

Oblong or Rectangular Face

Oblong faces tend to appear long with a u-shaped jaw line. You need collars with a wider spread to give your face the appearance of fullness. Choose medium spread collars for everyday and wide spread collars for a formal look.

Best Collars
Medium Spread	Wide Spread	Varsity Spread
Avoid narrow spread collars, including button down, hidden button down and tab collars; they make your face appear long and narrow.
Worst Collars
Button Down	Narrow Point	Hidden Button Down	Tab Collar

Oval Face

You are fortunate because you can wear any collar style. Enjoy wearing traditional collars for an everyday look, button down collar shirts for a sportier casual look, tab collars for a neat, dapper appearance, or wide spread collars for a formal look.

Best Collars
Standard Point	Button Down	Narrow Point	Hidden Button Down
Tab Collar	Medium Spread	Wide Spread	Varsity Spread