Stand collar
The upright band of a woven shirt collar that lifts the collar leaves away from the neck—the collar stand, distinct from mandarin fashion bands and from knit mock necks.
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
- Collar (clothing) . Wikipedia Shirt-collar taxonomy, stands, points, and collar families.
- File:Collar.agr.jpg . Wikimedia Commons Diagram of dress-shirt anatomy including sleeve and collar construction.
- Shirt . Encyclopaedia Britannica Shirt sleeve history from detachable starch to two-piece tailoring.
September 19, 2026

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