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Shirt Collar Style: Point Lengths? Spread?

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Dress shirt collars can give off different ideas about people and can vary differently, from a Eton collar to a button-down.
Recently, having come across Proper Cloth's plethora of collar options, I have thought about which one looks more appropriate and fitting for a headshot picture and/or interviews.
With their option of the traditional English collar, the collar comes off as being smaller than the norm at 2 3/4" point lengths with a 5" spread. Similarly, the President spread has a similar look but with 3 1/8" point lengths and a 5 1/2" spread. On the other side of the spectrum, their conservative cutaway comes in at 3" point lengths and a 6" spread.

Which of these looks best in a LinkedIn profile picture or Interview setting (Banking)?
Note: with half-Windsor knot and a navy suit

I have attached pictures.

Also, what is the formality of a collar by spread and point lengths? relation to one another?
Would a more "symmetrical" collar be more aesthetic? elegant...classy? formal?
Is there a rule on "tucking in" the points below the lapels? (obviously not sticking out but rather the tip of the points staying hidden) Should you want the points to be seen or not?
 

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It's sometimes said that the collar should complement your face. Personally, I think everyone looks good in a basic spread collar. Of the photos you posted, all of those look fine, so long as the points are hidden underneath your collar's lapels.
 

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Consider the shape and size of the tie knot with all the other elements of the collar.
Skimpy knot looks lost in a wide spread collar and large knots need to fit into the collar.
In any scenario, the knot, spread and point length need to be in balance with each other.
 

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It's sometimes said that the collar should complement your face. Personally, I think everyone looks good in a basic spread collar. Of the photos you posted, all of those look fine, so long as the points are hidden underneath your collar's lapels.

It's sometimes said that the collar should complement your face. Personally, I think everyone looks good in a basic spread collar. Of the photos you posted, all of those look fine, so long as the points are hidden underneath your collar's lapels.
What do you recommend for the button point of the shirt collar? Should it be tight so that the collar closes to a complete V at the top, or should there be a horizontal gap where the button closure is? Thanks!
 

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