Contrast-collar and cuff shirts: use and abuse

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Cufflink79
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Thu May 01, 2008 4:23 pm

When I think of contrast collar and cuff shirts T&A comes to my mind.

For my personal preference I wear them with a spread or cutaway collar, and double cuffs with cuff links of course. :lol:

Also, I only wear them with a suit or blue blazer, never a sport coat.

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Sat May 31, 2008 6:40 pm

l'm a fan of the contast look. Moderate spread with french cuffs. Need to be careful where those type of shirts are worn though.
alden
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Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:22 pm

Its not the clothes, but how you wear them.

The contrasting white collar shirt is a great example. Worn well, it can be chic. In summer, with a bit of a tan, white collar on a light blue body with a light gray suit. The secret is keeping the colors tone on tone: light blue with light gray. Tune the contrast level down.

Or the white collar can be gaudy, if there is too much contrast. Picture a dark blue suit with a white collar and light colored body. It jumps out at you, and bites the eye.

M Alden
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