Shirts: White Collars, Blue Collars, and others

written by: zuber shaikh; article published: year 2007, month 09;

In: Root » Arts and entertainment » Fashion and jewlery

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If you’re unsure about what color your collar should be - the short answer is to have options. Your choice of color is one of the most crucial considerations when choosing the design and style of your business shirt collar.
White Collars

For any white shirt, the collar should always be white and made from the same fabric as the rest of the shirt. The only real exception to this rule is the tuxedo shirt which may incorporate another white (textured) fabric for that shirt front (bib) and the cuffs.

The white shirt was previously a uniform requirement at IMB along with a plain white shirt still communicates efficiency, aptitude, and professionalism.

For stripes, checks and solid colors, Gordon Gecko’s contrast white collar is still an excellent look on Wall Street. A contrast white collar (with white cuffs) is all about the big city, big deals, and big bucks. If you’re visiting a big city from a smaller city, a contrast white collar can communicate that you’re an authentic player and never intimidated by the large smoke.

If, on the other hand, you’re traversing to a smaller city from New York, the contrast white collar could be a big turn off to blue collar management. Gecko’s, “Greed is good,” mantra appeals to some, but not to all. You don’t want to run into as a slick, big city executive when you’re selling farming machinery in Arkansas.
Blue Collars

When confronted with manufacturing operations as well as businesses in smaller communities, a blue shirt (with a matching collar) is really a staple ingredient inside a businessman’s wardrobe.

Unlike the white shirt which often represents administrative efficiency, the blue collared shirt represents an association with physical work, engineering, and problem solving. When visiting agricultural sites, a control button down blue collar shirt (always worn with a single breasted jacket) conveys both respect and discretion - with or with no tie.

For all those business situations that require your multi-faceted understanding of finance, administration, manufacturing, and purchasers, a light blue shirt will fit the bill.
Others…

There are a myriad plaids, stripes, checks, dots, weaves, and color combinations to choose from when you’re searching for a business shirt. If you don’t usually wear a tie, compliment a solid jacket (or suit) with a bright, colorful shirt. If you wear ties, ensure that your tie and shirt do not compete for attention. An easy rule of thumb is to wear plainer shirts with busy ties and plainer ties with busy shirts.

Unless you’re latest recording just gone platinum, be mindful of combining an active suit, having a busy shirt, and a busy tie. That being said, if you’re confident in your own good taste, change things up and show the world who you are. The option of your collar color is sure to speak volumes about your personal style.

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Collar width, length, and spread - framing different faces

Wingtip (or Wing) collars along with other black tie options

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About the Writer -

Luke Mayes is really a textile designer, a completely independent filmmaker (Red Shift director), along with a freelance writer. His work has been published in Style, Apparel, Corporate Wardrobe, Cigar Aficionado, For The Groom, Playboy, and GQ.

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