Military collar
A structured standing or lay-flat collar on military and service uniforms—often with rank insignia, braid, or color tabs—distinct from civilian shirt points and from large sailor square flaps.
How to recognize it
Origin and history
Where it is used
What is worn now
Editorial styling suggestions from MsDressly—not strict rules.
How it differs
Expression and impression
Common questions
Sources
- Military uniform . Wikipedia Standing collars, rank tabs, and ceremonial necklines in service dress.
- Military dress uniform . Encyclopaedia Britannica Ceremonial collar and insignia placement on uniforms.
- File:RN ratings number one uniform.JPG . Wikimedia Commons Royal Navy ratings in Number One dress with square collar; CC BY-SA 3.0.
September 19, 2026

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