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How to Choose the Best Collar Styles for Your Face Shape

20 Apr, 2017 | Savile Row

When it comes to buying yourself a new shirt, do you know which collar style suits you best? No? You’re not alone. Whilst many men give little thought to such a choice, it is actually extremely important. Good news is, whether your face is oval, angular or round, there’s a collar to suit every man. To help you pick the right one, we’ve created this handy guide that lists the best collar styles for your face shape.

Best Collar Styles for a Round Face

If you have full cheeks with a rounded jaw line, then collars with narrow points will help to thin and lengthen your face. Opt for a classic Windsor collar when wanting to dress formally, or a simple button-down shirt when dressing casual. For those looking for something a little different, a pin collar is a great option. Collars to avoid? Any that have a wide spread – these will make your head look larger and wider, which in effect will shorten your neck.

Round_Classic Round_Button_Down

Best Collar Styles for a Diamond Face

For men with pronounced cheekbones and a pointed chin, we suggest a cutaway collar with a low, wide stance; this will help create the appearance of a wider jaw. To avoid the opposite, stay away from narrow designs such as the button-down and classic point. Diamond_Cutaway

Best Collar Styles for an Oblong Face

Oblong faces tend to appear with a curved, U-shape jaw, so the best collars for you are those with a wide spread. Designs like the cutaway will help to balance your face, making it look broader and stronger. Stay away from long narrow points, as these will lengthen and weaken your appearance. Oblong_Cutaway

Best Collar Styles for an Oval Face

If you are fortunate enough to have an oval face, you needn’t really worry about your collar. Because your face is naturally well balanced and symmetrical, all styles will suit you. When you’re choosing a new shirt, it’s a matter of personal preference, so have fun experimenting with a variety of styles to work out your favourite. Oval_Face

Best Collar Styles for a Square Face

Similar to gents with a round face, those with a square jaw line are best suited to point collars – the forward-point and button-down would make stylish choices. Collars to avoid are those of the spread variety. These will only make your face appear wider and far fuller. Square_Face copy

Final Word

So there you have it, now you know the best collar styles for your face shape, you can be confident you’ll look your best every time you put on a shirt. If you’re still a little unsure, take a look at our summary below:

  • Round face = classic or button-down collar
  • Diamond face = cutaway collar
  • Oblong face = cutaway collar
  • Oval face = all collar styles
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