Yesteryears style icon Clark Gable sported
winged tip collar shirts in his portrayal of the suave charismatic Rhett Butler
in Gone with the Wind. If looking dapper were a crime, he would be fined.
This statement formal shirt with either an
attached or a detached winged tip collar elevates the mundane classic suit to
something timeless and superlative.
What
is a winged tip collar?
The winged tip collar is the evolution of
the stiff upright Victorian collar into a more comfortable formal shirt collar.
The collar tips are starched to protrude
horizontally and are folded down to resemble wings. They are found on formal
Tuxedo shirts and are worn for formal occasions.
The detachable wing collar along with a
white cravat and starched white shirts were worn with tailcoats originally and
have now evolved to be the accompaniments of the modern day formal tuxedo.
When
is it worn?
It is worn with a formal tux or a
three-piece suit for Black Tie events, Charity Galas and Balls or a formal
engagement party. A bow tie or a cravat can be worn to outline
the collar and make it a style statement.
How
to wear it with a bow tie?
The collar should hang above the bow tie,
as this is the more traditional form of wearing a winged tip collar. This way
your accessories can do the talking.
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