DECODING COLLARS AND CUFFS
Dress shirts are anything but basic. The oxford button-down and the barrel cuff are the gold standard for some, while others gravitate toward the formality of French cuffs and the forward point collar. Not surprisingly, collar and cuff preferences tend to be personal and reveal something about the wearer.
The
shirt details that define your personal style.
Dress
shirts are anything but basic. The oxford button-down and the barrel cuff are
the gold standard for some, while others gravitate toward the formality of
French cuffs and the forward point collar. Not surprisingly, collar and cuff
preferences tend to be personal and reveal something about the wearer.
THE COLLARS
THE BUTTON-DOWN COLLAR
THE TRADITIONALIST
The
telltale roll of the button-down collar makes it an American menswear icon.
Both classic and preppy, this versatile collar can be worn with or without a
tie. This trad-style mainstay looks as fresh today as it did when Brooks
Brothers introduced it in 1900.
THE FORWARD POINT COLLAR
THE STANDARD
This
Monday-Friday favorite has after-hours appeal. It works just as well beneath a
suit and sport coat or worn alone. A note of advice: The narrow proximity of
the collar points complements men with a rounder face.
THE SPREAD COLLAR
THE TIE GUY
This
formal shirt is the center stage for your tie; the collar points sit further
apart and show off the knot. For a more sophisticated look, the large, more
symmetrical knot of the Full Windsor is ideal.
THE CUFFS
Cuffs are a significant aspect of your shirt style. Single-button barrel cuffs, which have a slightly rounded edge, are standard. French cuffs are the most formal, requiring cuff links or silk knots. An elevated version of the barrel is the mitered cuff, which has an angular cut and is considered a more modern design. So whether your preference is more conservative or unexpected, Brooks Brothers offers a selection to suit you.
Brooks Brothers Vietnam:
– Ho Chi Minh: L1 – 19 & 20, Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, District 1 – ☎ (028) 3939 0477
– Hanoi: 31 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem District – ☎ (024) 3266 8206
