What are some of the different aspects of formalwear shirts?
Wing Collar: This shirt has a stand up collar with “wing tips”… Laydown Collar: This shirt has a collar which “lays down”. Most men’s dress shirts have Laydown Collars. Mandarin Collar: This shirt has a stand up collar without “wing tips”. You may wear this shirt with a button cover. French Cuffs vs. Convertible Cuffs: French Cuffed shirts have cuffs at the end of the sleeve which fold back away from the hand and are fastened with cufflinks. These cuffs provide a very sophisticated look. Convertible Cuffs do not fold back and are also fastened with cufflinks. Back to Top Q – What type of fabric is used for formalwear shirts? Formalwear shirts may be a Poly/Cotton Blend, 100% Cotton, Microfiber or Pique. Pique is a tightly woven fabric with raised cords. Back to Top Q – What are some of the different aspects of Cummerbunds and Vests? Cummerbunds are worn around the waist with the pleats facing upward (as if to hold theatre tickets or to “catch the crumbs”). Open-back vs. Full-back Ves