Wearing contrast collar casually?

[betep]

What do you guys think? I'm talking chinos + rolled up sleeves

 

[Makoto Chan]

Yeah, fine, sure.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

A few years back this was all the rage in the fashion world, though it seems to have subsided. I'm still a big fan of contrast collars, though, and, while they seem to burst into and out of popular trends, they will remain a timeless choice in my book.

The real brilliance of the contrast collar, IMO, is that it will permit a man whose complexion is flattered by white to pull off a very wide range of colors that otherwise may not suit him quite as well.

 

[ter1413]

Not a fan.

 

[Gdot]

Nope - don't do it. At least not if it's made from a 'dress shirt' fabric.

Same is true of a solid color shirt - if the fabric is poplin or other 'flat weave' it just looks wrong with casual trousers.

Oxford cloth or something with a texture is fine - but you aren't going to find many contrast collar shirts in textured fabrics.

 

[minervau]

Keep it for suits.

 

[addedfuel]

I love contrast collar but with suits.

 

[Gus]

The last time anyone pulled this off was in late 60's Rolling Stones PR pics. And, not with sleeves rolled up.

 

[trum01]

Wearing contrast collars AT ALL? Always reminds me of the lovely gents from Boston Legal.

 

[RDiaz]

I had to do this once because I couldn't do laundry and all I had available was a contrast collar shirt. Don't do it, it looks awful. I had to buy another shirt that day

 

[NORE]

I did it yesterday: jeans, contrast collar, linen sc, suede saddle shoes. Imma Bowse.

 

[RDiaz]

Well at least you were wearing a SC. OP was talking about rolled up sleeves...

 

[joe4u]

A coworker used to wear contrast collar everyday it was silly. So no, not really a huge fan either here.