Etiquette Boss: Wardrobe etiquette
At this time of year, more than any other, gifts are bought across gender lines; as children buy for parents, wives for husbands, etc. This column was requested as a reprint from someone who wanted to buy the most appropriate type of shirt as a gift for a loved one.
How shirt collars Influence the appearance of a man’s face: A man’s shirt collar is the item closest to his face and has a profound influence on his overall look. It can counterbalance his most prominent features, such as a too fat or too thin neck. The following is a guide to the most common face shapes in men, and what types of shirts accentuate the positive in their appearance.
A man who sports a few extra pounds and has a round, fleshy face should buy shirts with narrow, long tipped collars. A shirt with a spread collar or a normal collar will make such a man appear to have no neck. It also accentuates his weight. A shirt with a slightly narrower and lower collar will give him a “neck” and help him to look thinner.