Wing collar

Wing collar shows short stiff points folded back for bow tie clearance.

Piccadilly is a trade name for extra-tall stiff wings. Spread is soft business points.

Wing collar articles define stiff folded points on white-tie shirts.[1] Grafton wing collar photography shows formal starch on detachable band shirts.[2] Detachable collar history covers wing collars on evening band shirts.[3]

White tie requires wing collar with marcella shirt front.[1] Wing differs from button-down soft points.[2] linen starch held wing shape before fused collars.[3]

Today wing collar appears on white-tie, opera, and vintage formal menswear in cotton marcella.[1][3] Pair with wing collar studs.[2] When stiff formal points fold back for bow tie—wing collar applies.[3]

White tie, opera, formal evening, vintage menswear, and ceremonial dress.[1]

Wing collar demands bow tie and studs—never a four-in-hand necktie.[2] Marcella wing shirt reads correct white tie.[1]

Piccadilly is tall stiff trade wing. Detachable is attachment method. Spread is soft business.[1]

Wing collar reads ceremonial, starch-formal, and white-tie. Marcella wing collar reads opera opening.

Wing collar vs Piccadilly? Piccadilly is trade name for extra-tall stiff wings.[1]

Wing collar vs spread? Wing is stiff formal; spread is soft business.[1]

Wing collar still worn? Yes—for white tie and formal evening.[1]