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How To Wear a Banded Collar Shirt

The Banded Collar Shirt

What is a Banded collar shirt?

Mandarin collar shirts, also called banded collar shirts, are the hottest thing right now for looking stylish at events. These shirts have a narrow upright collar with no fold, giving a sleek vibe that says "dressy dude." The Banded Collar shirt can be traced all the way back to the 1940's. La Mode Men's gives us the full run down on the history of the shirts. 

How are you supposed to wear a Banded Collar Shirt?

Step one is getting the right fit. You want something trim but not too tight - a nice tailored cut that lightly skims your frame. Ditch the oversized tees and baggy button-downs. Materials like crisp cotton, breezy linen or luxurious silk look fantastic, so find your true size for the perfect canvas.

For pants, no jeans or shorts allowed! Banded collars look best with tailored trousers - dress pants, chinos, you get the idea. The slim cut of both pieces pairs together nicely. And shoes? Make it leather lace-ups, loafers, oxfords. Anything too casual like sneakers or sandals ruins the classy formal aesthetic.

These shirts can definitely handle weddings, parties, and events needing a touch of sophistication. But don't sleep on banded collars for the office either! Lose the tie, throw on some relaxed pants, and you've got a sharp 9-to-5 look.

See how versatile they are? Whether you're suiting up for a wedding or want an outfit with some power at the office, banded collar shirts are clutch. Just switch up the pants and extras to go from black tie to business casual in a snap. So next time you're shopping for something stylish and versatile, take a look at the banded collar shirts. These classics should be in every guy's closet!

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