Which shirt collar to choose to dress your bow tie

The first thing we recommend is to buy your bow tie before going for the shirt.

It is important to do this, since there are many models of bow ties, wider, narrower, with a knot, open and depending on its shape and the narrowness or not of the neck of the bow tie, the collar of the shirt can be a problem.

Therefore, when you have the bow tie, let's go to the second step; Select the shirt collar that best fits us.

Let's see what type of collars are the most common and what you can find in almost any type of store or large department store . The different types of collars for shirts are as follows:

It will depend on the type of event ( if it is a gala or party or if it is something more casual) and if it is day or night. The collar of the shirt and the bow tie will be defined by the type of event and its dress code.

In summary and to make it easy, if it is a gala dinner or important event, and you have also received an invitation with the dress code - formal, opt for a tuxedo or French collar and a bow tie in a solid color.

Another example, if you want to go to a daytime wedding, opt for a more "sporty" shirt collar such as a simple American collar and a bow tie with fun prints.

Collars to avoid when wearing a bow tie

• Mandarin collar, for an obvious reason. With this collar we will not be able to show off our bow tie, unless we put it above it, and this will cause us to lose the style of the shirt, and also cause our bow tie to be loose above the neck.

• Round neck, since the neck is so open in the central part, whether our bow tie is pre-knotted or not, it will look ugly. On both sides we will see the collar (narrow part of the bow tie) which, normally, we do not want to be seen.

• Simple Italian collar, similar to the round neck, having such a large opening in the central area, and although our bow tie looks in all its splendor, (since it has space to do so) so will the part of the neck that we do not want. let it be seen.

Recommended collars for bow tie use

• Simple American collar or with a button, any of these options are great for incorporating a bow tie . They are narrow collars that allow the bow tie to look great and not lose its shape. Whether or not you use buttons on this type of collar makes the look more or less formal , that is, if you want a formal look, go for the buttons, otherwise use the same collar without them. The only thing to keep in mind is: the thickness of the collar of our bow tie should not protrude below the collar of the shirt. Try it on and if it works, choose the next model.

• Simple French collar or with a hidden button , in the image you can see some very exaggerated French collars, but in stores you will find much more discreet and appropriate French collars. This is, in our opinion, the best option. With or without a button, you decide (the button will help prevent the peaks of your neck from rising over time). You will wear the bow tie without the collar showing above, below or from the sides.

• Tuxedo collar, obviously only for formal ceremonies. But to do this, you should not only choose a sober and discreet bow tie, but also the tuxedo.

We hope we have been of help and that you are a little clearer about which shirt model you will choose to wear your next bow tie :)

And if you don't have the bow tie yet, why don't you take a look at ours? You will surely fall in love

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