How to wear a wing collar shirt ?

Prestance, elegance, class and chic are guaranteed with the wing collar shirt! To make sure you look stylish, Première Manche gives you some tips on how to wear the wing collar shirt correctly!

Let's go back in time!

The wing collar shirt was a hit in the early 20ᵉ century. Effectively, it was the golden age of formal wear for men. At that time, men very often wore a white collared shirt with a black suit or tuxedo to socialize with high society, but also to go to important ceremonies and events.

Nowadays, it is a bit rarer to see men with a collar outside of ceremonies and special occasions.

What is a wing collar shirt?

First of all, a crewneck shirt is a shirt that contains a short, straight collar. Its points are folded horizontally. These same points are rather stiff and triangular to create a very pronounced flap on the front of the collar. This kind of shirts is very elegant and dressy. It is a must have in your wardrobe for certain moments!

But, for what occasions?

As you have understood, the wing collar shirt is a very classy and elegant shirt! So you can easily wear it during a ceremony. since it is difficult to wear in casual looks.

The special occasion that goes perfectly with the crew neck is the wedding! This piece, more original than a French or Italian collar, will give a retro-chic style to your outfit and will distinguish you from other guests.

In short, you can dare to wear the collar for special occasions, ceremonies, formal dinners or weddings!

Our tips for wearing the collar correctly!

The classic but elegant touch!

For an assured presence, you can combine this shirt with a tuxedo. The combination of a black tuxedo and a white wing collar shirt is a sure bet! It will bring finesse and elegance to your look. 

For a classic, yet elegant outfit, you can also opt for a three-piece suit that will also go very well with the turtleneck.

To stay chic, it is rather advised to stay in dark colors, so rather gray, black or navy blue.

What are the accessories to associate with your collar?

Regarding accessories, this type of shirt goes perfectly with the bow tie, lavaliere and cufflinks.

It is more complicated to wear a tie with a wing collar.

How to care for your shirt?

First of all, if you want to keep your shirt for a long time, it is advisable to follow the instructions on the label. But be careful about the program of your machine, because it is a rather fragile collar!

Shirts with broken collars are frequently white, so be careful when washing! A combination that works if you have stained your shirt or the white color is starting to yellow: wash your white shirt at 95°C, on a long program and add hydrogen peroxide. This temperature is only for 100% cotton shirts, make sure you choose a temperature of 30 to 40°C for other fabrics.