A Visual Guide to Shirts
Dress shirts are one of the most ubiquitous and important articles in menswear. They provide a central point of interest around which the rest of your outfit is built and also play an important role in framing your physical appearance and contributing to your physical comfort. It is critically important that you find a dress shirt that complements your personal style, body, and wardrobe. There are, however, a shocking number of styling options for men’s dress shirts. On the one hand, this reality should enable every man to find a great fit and style that works for his needs, but on the other, it can be daunting to wade through all the details.
You need not worry, however, because our team of expert tailors at Hariom’s Tailor will guide you through creating a dress shirt that not only looks and feels great but will also be the perfect focal point for countless stylish outfits.
Cutaway: This collar takes your shirt to the extreme. The collar tips cut extreme and almost point backwards. The opening between the collar tips provides room for a wider tie and a bigger knot.
Club: A classic look with rounded tips and standard spread. It features a sloping curve in place of an angular point.
Snap Tab: The tab collar features a snap or button tab that, when fastened, lifts and frames the tie knot. This collar must be worn with a neck tie.
Straight: This collar works for all face type, and is one of the most popular collars. If you wish to round out a nice business shirt, this is the collar to go for.
Button Down Class: This collar has buttons that keep the collar ends down. If you are looking for a classic collar that stays in place or has hidden ends when wearing it combined with a sweater or jacket, button down is the best choice. This collar works great on a more casual shirt because of its softer padding, and is often considered the least formal collar. It is important though to have the collar ends buttoned.
Spread: The spread between the collar points is wider than usual to give a wide angle. The spread comes in medium and wide spread variations. The horizontality of the collar balances against the naturally accentuated vertical lines of the face.
Small: This single button cuff has rounded edges, and is said to be the original cuff. It fits perfectly to all casual shirts and can be combined nicely with a contrast fabric.
Angled: This single button cuff has a beveled cut and fits perfectly to your everyday shirt. Add a contrast fabric to spice up your business shirt as well.
Straight: This cuff is cut straight and also the most versatile model. It fits well to both casual as well as formal shirts
Napolitan: A mixture between the buttoned cuff and the French cuff. Endow a flap, it has the appearance of a French cuff but has a button closure system. It may have a rounded, square or bisected appearance.
French Cuff (Square): The French or double cuff is an extra long cuff that is folded backwards and held together by a pair of stylish cuff links. It is the perfect cuff for more formal shirts.
French Cuff (Round): A cuff with a rounded edge made for the use of a pair of stylish cuff links. This is the perfect cuff for all white tie and black tie shirts.