how to fix my collar with no tie: Help

BMW_Stu · 01-01-2013, 11:40 PM

I'm sure there are some fashionable guys in here, I'm finally deciding to put some work into my wardrobe, one thing i just can't get is how to get my collar to stand up. It's a pretty sharp look. can anyone help?

i've been reading about collar stays but i'm not sure that's what i'm looking for

tock172 · 01-01-2013, 11:46 PM

Get your shirts dry cleaned with light starch.

Chris3Duke · 01-01-2013, 11:49 PM

Yes, collar stays are designed to do exactly that. I have a brass set I use.

rcsummers · 01-01-2013, 11:50 PM

^ this.

GRIFFIN · 01-01-2013, 11:50 PM

Starch and metal collar stays

rsxstock · 01-02-2013, 12:02 AM

some shirts have stiff collars, don't even need stays

GRIFFIN · 01-02-2013, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsxstock

some shirts have stiff collars, don't even need stays

The plastic ones are crap and meant to be removed after purchase and replaced

rsxstock · 01-02-2013, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIFFIN

The plastic ones are crap and meant to be removed after purchase and replaced

no, i'm talking about the whole collar being designed stiff, not stays

BMW_Stu · 01-02-2013, 01:08 AM

hmmm, i'll give it a shot

XKxRome0ox · 01-02-2013, 01:44 AM

http://wurkinstiffs.com/

collar stays with magnets
i have a set
you can move the magnet to change the angle of your shirt collar ... can position in all kinds of ways
and they do a good job of staying put

and the set can double as your normal collar stay
usually i just use them without the magnet instead of buying separate collar stays
beats using the flimsy plastic ones

a s u r a 0 s 9 · 01-02-2013, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

http://wurkinstiffs.com/

collar stays with magnets
i have a set
you can move the magnet to change the angle of your shirt collar ... can position in all kinds of ways
and they do a good job of staying put

and the set can double as your normal collar stay
usually i just use them without the magnet instead of buying separate collar stays
beats using the flimsy plastic ones

i was wondering how well they work....oh romeo

coco savage · 01-02-2013, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

http://wurkinstiffs.com/

collar stays with magnets
i have a set
you can move the magnet to change the angle of your shirt collar ... can position in all kinds of ways
and they do a good job of staying put

and the set can double as your normal collar stay
usually i just use them without the magnet instead of buying separate collar stays
beats using the flimsy plastic ones

This

Xcelratr · 01-02-2013, 09:49 AM

http://www.faultless.com/fs_1.php

DylloS · 01-02-2013, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIFFIN

The plastic ones are crap and meant to be removed after purchase and replaced

sh1t. I didn't know that hahah

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

http://wurkinstiffs.com/

collar stays with magnets
i have a set
you can move the magnet to change the angle of your shirt collar ... can position in all kinds of ways
and they do a good job of staying put

and the set can double as your normal collar stay
usually i just use them without the magnet instead of buying separate collar stays
beats using the flimsy plastic ones

Look at this little invention. You teach me so much

oie77 · 01-02-2013, 10:01 AM

As mentioned, metal collar stays are important. However, you need to buy shirts that have taller collars to really get that look. Higher quality European/British brands tend to give you this look.

Charles Tyrwhitt, Thomas Pink, TM Lewin, Jacques Britt all give you this look and can be had on sale for reasonable prices.

PS, you do not need to dry clean or starch your shirt to get this look. In fact, I would never send any high quality shirt that you care about to the cleaners. A lower quality shirt will never have a good looking collar...

dabears · 01-02-2013, 11:18 AM

this thread is awesome... order placed for wurkin stiff magnetic collar stays.

Chris3Duke · 01-02-2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oie77

In fact, I would never send any high quality shirt that you care about to the cleaners.

Go on...

I wear mainly Charles Tyrwhitt, and usually damp iron them myself, but occasionally send them to the cleaners.

oie77 · 01-02-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris3Duke

Go on...

I wear mainly Charles Tyrwhitt, and usually damp iron them myself, but occasionally send them to the cleaners.

Me too. I just would not trust the cleaner with any shirt you dont want damaged. I find that washing and hang drying shirts is best for their longevity. Not to mention the cost savings and the questionable chemicals dry cleaners may use...

CT Black Label and even their spread collar shirts will give the OP the look that he seems to be after...

sladha · 01-02-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

http://wurkinstiffs.com/

collar stays with magnets
i have a set
you can move the magnet to change the angle of your shirt collar ... can position in all kinds of ways
and they do a good job of staying put

and the set can double as your normal collar stay
usually i just use them without the magnet instead of buying separate collar stays
beats using the flimsy plastic ones

Doesn't that give the look of a collar stuck to shirt? I haven't tried the magnetic one, but seems like it would eliminate the slim gap between the collar and the shirt.

XKxRome0ox · 01-02-2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sladha

Doesn't that give the look of a collar stuck to shirt? I haven't tried the magnetic one, but seems like it would eliminate the slim gap between the collar and the shirt.

no
and you can arrange the magnet so there is a better collar roll or just a straighter standing collar

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Chris3Duke Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 206 View My Garage	Yes, collar stays are designed to do exactly that. I have a brass set I use.

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oie77 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arlington, Va Posts: 85 My Ride: 04Imola Red 330i ZHP View My Garage	As mentioned, metal collar stays are important. However, you need to buy shirts that have taller collars to really get that look. Higher quality European/British brands tend to give you this look. Charles Tyrwhitt, Thomas Pink, TM Lewin, Jacques Britt all give you this look and can be had on sale for reasonable prices. PS, you do not need to dry clean or starch your shirt to get this look. In fact, I would never send any high quality shirt that you care about to the cleaners. A lower quality shirt will never have a good looking collar...

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dabears Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton/Vernon Posts: 223 My Ride: 2003 BMW M3 View My Garage	this thread is awesome... order placed for wurkin stiff magnetic collar stays. __________________

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