I only own one club collar, or golf collar, shirt and it has quickly risen through the ranks of my wardrobe. It's a damn sharp camel colored Black Fleece number, which happens to look great with any and all neckwear. When you wear a button down shirt practically everyday, like myself, something like a club collar is an easy way to switch things up to add a little punch to what can become a tad monotonous (I feel the same way about Steven Alan reverse seam shirts). A combination as simple as a club collar and a cool tie or bowtie you can easily be "that guy" who dresses really well. It should also be noted how great the club collar looks with a collar pin. The roundness of the collar offset by the straight line of the pin creates an eye pleasing juxtaposition.
Something so easy that can make such an impression is a can't miss and the club collared shirt surely makes an impression. I'd like to add a few more to my closet for both casual and professional wear and I am pretty sold on going with some more Black Fleece (see first picture). The shirt is a little on the expensive side but its details like mother of pearl buttons, back tab and pointed placket make you feel better about having a thin wallet. Here's a few examples of how and what to wear (click through links where applicable).
-L.A.S
Club collars are so underrated. I really want one of those polka dotted Engineered Garments bd.
ReplyDeleteYou forgot Patrik Ervell Spring 2010 though..
http://www.gq.com/fashion-shows/brief/S2010MEN-PERVMEN
Daniel- I'm not the biggest fan of Patrik's stuff so I didn't include him.
ReplyDeleteUnderstood!
ReplyDeleteI don't own any, but I find a lot of his stuff (especially the shirting) to be pretty compatible with a more classically American aesthetic. I could see why some aren't on board though.
Love this piece, but I know peeps would disagree..
http://www.selectism.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/patrik-ervell-printed-shirt.jpg
McNairy looks like he just parachuted into the Entebbe Airport.
ReplyDeleteI like clubs but am thinking of buying a detachable collar. Have not been able to find a high standing club collar that does not disappear under my fat face.
Excellent post. I think I'm going to get the BBBF in white. Need to get a collar pin too.
ReplyDeleteI always get compliments when I wear my club collar, I wear it so often I'm always surprised how many people pick up on it. Any collar pin suggestions?
ReplyDeleteR2- Of course I do...
ReplyDeletehttp://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-recommendations-want-les.html
Club collar and Smedley knit waistcoat.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I find the club collar so neat there's strong merit is wearing avec TB sans tie.
I'm glad you linked some of the photos. Sometimes you've got some pictures that I want to find out more about, so this should be helpful.
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