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Style information
Collars
If you have a medium build, we recommend Medium (S2) or Moderate (S3).
Medium (S2) has shorter points and trends toward traditional. Moderate
(S3) has longer points and is more contemporary. Wider spreads, such
as Moderate (S3) or Wide (S4), will counterbalance a thin face or long
neck. Narrower spreads, such as Narrow (S1) or Medium (S2), are
slimming for a broad face or short neck.
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Spread
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Point Length
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Back Band Height
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Front Band Height
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Tie Space
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S1
Narrow
S2
Medium
S3
Moderate
S4
Wide
S5
Extreme Wide
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| Name | Letter Code | Spread* | Point Length | Back Band** | Front Band | Tie Space |
| Narrow |
S1 |
Narrow |
3
|
1 1/2 |
1 1/8
|
1/4
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| Medium |
S2 |
Medium |
3
|
1 1/2 |
1 1/8
|
1/4 |
| Moderate |
S3 |
Medium-Wide |
3 1/4
|
1 1/2 |
1 1/8
|
1/4 |
| Wide |
S4 |
Wide |
3 1/4
|
1 1/2 |
1 1/8
|
1/4 |
| Extreme Wide |
S5 |
Extreme |
3 1/2
|
1 1/2 |
1 1/8
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1/4 |
| Button Down |
BD |
Narrow - Medium |
3 1/4
|
1 1/2 |
1
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1/2 |
| Hidden Button Down |
HBD |
Narrow - Medium |
3 1/8
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1 1/2 |
1
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0 |
| Button Tab |
T |
Narrow |
2 7/8
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1 1/2 |
1
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1/4 |
| Wing Tip |
W |
N/A |
N/A |
1 1/2 |
1 1/8
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1/4 |
| English |
E |
Wide (English) |
2 7/8
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1 1/2 |
1
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0 |
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| *Spread: This is an estimate of the spread. It is not a measurement, and should be used only as a rough guideline. |
| **Back Band Height: Allow an additional +1/4" for the finished back band height measurement once the collar is folded. |
Fronts
The center placket is a classic look that can be worn casual and for dress. The French
front provides a smooth, clean look and is ideal for the more formal dress shirt.
Backs
The plain back provides the cleanest, most tailored look. Pleats allow for a fuller, more
comfortable fit across the back. The shoulder pleat is for dress and casual. The box pleat
is a more casual look typical with a Button Down collar.
Cuffs
The single button cuff is a versatile cuff option and classic favorite where the double
button cuff offers a more contemporary look. The French cuff is a more formal cuff that
is folded back and then closed with cuff links, instead of buttons.
Pockets
The Plain and Hamilton style pockets are considered more formal pockets and work well with
classic dress shirts. Pleated pockets and those with flaps work best on casual shirts.
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