Mandarin Collar Shirt – Finished Without Anything Tied Around It

Instead of a pointed collar this shirt has a short standing band at the neck, which is why it looks complete with nothing at the throat. The cut is narrow through the waist and sleeve, and the buttons sit under a covered placket. Six colors, from white through to dark.

Why choose a mandarin collar shirt?

A pointed collar is drawn around a tie, and it tends to look like it is missing one when there is nothing there. A standing band was never designed for that. It closes at the neck and reads as finished on its own terms.

• Collar stands, no points — a short band at the neck instead of a spread or a point.
• Placket covered over — the buttons sit behind a fold, so the front reads as one panel.
• Narrow at waist and sleeve — a slim cut that follows the body rather than hanging off it.
• Cuff closes at the wrist — a buttoned cuff that sits neatly under a jacket sleeve.
• Wearable straight off the line — the fabric keeps creasing to a minimum as it dries.

The shirt is done as it stands, with nothing else required.

Buttons run the whole way up to the band, so it closes fully at the neck if you want it to. A low iron across the front keeps the covered placket flat. Wear it out over trousers or tucked in under a jacket.

Specifications

• Collar: standing mandarin band
• Fit: slim through waist and sleeve
• Cuff: buttoned
• Ironing: low temperature

Button it up and you are ready to go.