flip43
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I wonder if anyone can help me locate a set of collar stays like those I owned 50 years ago.
They're a single unit, made of lightweight metal or heavy guage wire bent into the shape of a capital letter "M" with a shallow centre piece. Projecting from each leg of the "M" is a spring loaded wire extension with a point. The points were pushed into the back of the tip of the collar whilst the whole unit was hidden by the collar and necktie.
I have terrible trouble with collars that curl and worse, flip up and stick out. Unfortunately most shirts (other than bespoke) in the UK are made with pathetic stiffeners sewn inside the collar.
Of course the unit I've described had the disadvantage that the points eventually wore the collar tips but for the occasional times I now wear a shirt and tie, they would be ideal. I've asked everone I know here - I've even trawled a few antique shops!
Many thanks
Philip
They're a single unit, made of lightweight metal or heavy guage wire bent into the shape of a capital letter "M" with a shallow centre piece. Projecting from each leg of the "M" is a spring loaded wire extension with a point. The points were pushed into the back of the tip of the collar whilst the whole unit was hidden by the collar and necktie.
I have terrible trouble with collars that curl and worse, flip up and stick out. Unfortunately most shirts (other than bespoke) in the UK are made with pathetic stiffeners sewn inside the collar.
Of course the unit I've described had the disadvantage that the points eventually wore the collar tips but for the occasional times I now wear a shirt and tie, they would be ideal. I've asked everone I know here - I've even trawled a few antique shops!
Many thanks
Philip