How do you usually choose a shirt?
Most of the shirts look similar. However, the collar shape, style and type of fabric used makes big impression. This article introduces and recommends shirt collar styles, their respective characteristics, occasion and outfit ideas. It’ll be a good reference for you when you choosing a shirt.
‘Regular Collar Shirt’, a classic outfit
Staff model: 180cm, 70kg Size: M86 (medium)
This ‘regular collar’ is the common of all the dress shirts. It has a 75-90 degree collar angle, makes serious and sincere impression when worn. It’s for all occasions and is perfect especially when you want to look clean and professional, such as meeting someone for the first time. It goes well with any suit and never fail to look good. We recommend wearing it on formal occasions such as weddings, other business and formal events.
‘Wide Collar Shirt’, outfit that looks clean around the neck
Staff model: 175cm, 75kg Size: L86 (large)
Along with ‘regular collar’, the standard ‘wide collar’ has a wide 100-140 degree collar angle and has a clean look around the neck. This collar style shirt is recommended for people who have broad shoulders and stocky builds. Like the regular collar, it’s for all occasions. It’s also easy to mix and match with a slightly more casual clothes. We recommend wearing it with a suit at a wide range of occasions, from formal occasions such as weddings, other business and formal events.
‘Button-Down Collar Shirt’, a casual look outfit
Staff model: 180cm, 70kg Size: M86 (medium)
The button-down is a collar style that has small buttons at the tip of the collar, which makes a casual impression. It’s often worn without a tie and is recommended for mixing and matching with casual wear such as a jacket and pants style (broken suit).
‘Cutaway Collar Shirt’, a stylish look outfit
Staff model: 175cm, 75kg Size: L (large)
The cutaway is a collar style that has more than a 180 degree collar angle and makes a fresh and light impression. It’s often worn without a tie and is recommended from casual to business-casual occasions. The shape has dimension and looks clean even when the top button is left undone. The product worn by our staff is a shirt from our ‘BIZKNIT’ series, which went on sale this fall! The knit fabric has excellent stretchability, easy to move around in and is stress-free.
AOKI offers a wide variety of shirts!
AOKI’s shirts are available in a wide variety of collar shape styles, silhouettes, fabrics and sizes. If you have trouble choosing the right size, please refer to this size chart to find the right size for you. Click here for details of our size guide.
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