Are button collars out-of-style?

[anginaprinzmetal]



Well, at least you are honest about being a 'Peeping Tom.'

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It was a joke based on your 'just lurking' which I take to mean ... watching without participating.

 

[anginaprinzmetal]



It was a joke based on your 'just lurking' which I take to mean ... watching without participating.

sigh of relief... for a second I thought you knew something...

 

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sigh of relief... for a second I thought you knew something...

Now that is a good sense of humor!

 

[luftvier]



It's fair enough if you like them like that, I just personally find that look sloppy. Too much space around the tie for me.

 

[Agatha Crusty]



Whats to be confused about? It's a case of de gustibus non est disputandum, or: You like it, but I don't.
There's no question of me claiming you're wrong or I'm right, people should wear what they like.

 

[godofcoffee]



That's the whole point of a nicely made button down - the collar roll.

Agreed - I've never seen such a visually well-supported but uninformed post.

This thread just needs to die.

 

[godofcoffee]



Whats to be confused about? It's a case of de gustibus non est disputandum, or: You like it, but I don't.
There's no question of me claiming you're wrong or I'm right, people should wear what they like.

Strictly speaking, of course, you're correct and we have no place passing judgment on subjective aesthetic issues. But to say that would be to suggest skepticism of good vs. bad taste in general, and your dislike of collar rolls is prima facie (latin! latin! i know it too!) evidence of a lack of familiarity with the subject.

 

[porcelain monkey]

They are only out of style when worn with an Hermes cartoon/icon tie (like acid washed jeans).

 

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[Agatha Crusty]



Strictly speaking, of course, you're correct and we have no place passing judgment on subjective aesthetic issues. But to say that would be to suggest skepticism of good vs. bad taste in general, and your dislike of collar rolls is prima facie (latin! latin! i know it too!) evidence of a lack of familiarity with the subject.

I'm very familiar with shirt and collar stylings. I already posted in another thread that I have made some of my own shirts and I'm well aware of it as an existing design and its place in, chiefly American, apparel. I don't remember claiming that it is a "wrong" design, but it's one I don't personally like. I also don't particularly like unlined collars, or trousers with turn-ups.

I don't think there's anything positive to be gained from implying that other people must be somehow ill-informed because they don't show the same level of enthusiasm for things that you happen to like.

 

[NickPollica]



I think they are tacky and look a little unrefined.

Nothing looks tackier or more unrefined than a point collar shirt.

 

[Bounder]

4. eh, there's some fashion trends with spread collars, but the mainstream is always so slow to adopt that who really knows. button-downs do feel a little old-fashioned, but they were never a 'style'/fashion item anyway.

Ha! I have you all beat. I have some button-down semi-spread collars! I wouldn't wear them with a tie but they are quite spiffy for casual use even with a jacket.

I fear you are correct. Lately SF is filled with advice givers who know little to absolutely nothing about style. In fact, several of these types have posted in this thread.

Completely -- and sadly -- correct. I have noticed the same thing. When you have threads where I am the voice of wisdom and experience, you know that SF is in serious trouble.

 

[aphextwin07]

surprised this noob question actually has 5 pages of replies. ofc they are not going out of style and they never will, they're the perfect collar for casual shirts. what a dumb question.

 

[mr.orange]



I notice that several users on SF wear a spread or point collar without buttons. Are button collars going out of style?

You can't be serious.