Do you need a special collared shirt for a bowtie? Or will any do?

[sygyzy]

I have plenty of collared shirts that work with my ties. I'd like to know if I need a 'special' (meaning the specially designed collar, or something) to wear a bowtie?

Thanks.

 

[lawyerdad]

No. Obviously, there may be certain collars that don't "work" aesthetically with a bow tie, but from a functional point of view a bow tie can be worn with any collared dress shirt.

 

[AlanC]

The usual favorite is the button down collar, but forward points also work. I've seen spread collars used to good effect on the Turnbull & Asser website.

 

[sygyzy]

Thanks guys. This is exactly what I was looking for!

 

[lawyerdad]

FWIW: knotting a bow tie can be a very frustrating experience the first few times you try it. Hang with it. After you've done it a few times, you start to develop a bit of muscle memory and it becomes no big deal.

 

[Jovan]

I've always found a medium or wider spread is optimal for bowties. The button-down has always seemed to be a tradly companion to it as well.

 

[VKK3450]

Originally Posted by lawyerdad

FWIW: knotting a bow tie can be a very frustrating experience the first few times you try it. Hang with it. After you've done it a few times, you start to develop a bit of muscle memory and it becomes no big deal.

Very true, I learned by watching a clip on You Tube. It took a few tries, but I am decent at it now. Not quite natural, but I no longer have to budget 1/2 an hour!!!

K

 

[dirk diggler]

I only have spread collars and they work fine for me.

 

[sygyzy]

I wish I knew what all these collar types were. I mean I can imagine but is there a definitive picture guide I can refer to?

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by sygyzy

I wish I knew what all these collar types were. I mean I can imagine but is there a definitive picture guide I can refer to?
There are probably better ones out there, but for starters if you scroll down to "Collar Styles" this should give you some idea:
http://www.jantzentailor.com/orderform2006.htm