STYLE GUIDE
A lot of detailing goes into making a good shirt, right from the collar to the cuffs, to the cut of the torso. This style guide has been put together to help you know about the different types of styling options available at 16 Stitches and design the perfect shirt for yourself.
Note: The choice of style is a matter of personal preference. These guidelines are not rigid rules; it’s best to experiment with the various styles available and see what bests suits your personal style.
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Classic Collar
Commonly known as the Straight collar, this type of collar is an incredibly universal and versatile collar style. It works great professionally or casually and goes well with a variety of tie knots and sizes. It is distinguishable by the small spread between the collar points of approximately 8 cm. This type of collar is excellent for men with fuller and round shaped face as it works to elongate the face.
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Buttoned Down Collar
This dapper shirt collar is similar to the Classic collar but has small buttons on both points, which are used to secure the collar to the shirt firmly. This collar is usually worn casually or with a tie for a dressy look, however it is the least formal of all collar choices.
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Spread Collar
The Spread collar is a to-go collar style appropriate for any occasion. We love it because it looks good with any pattern, color and fabric, casually or dressed.
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The collars points are spread out approx. 10 cm apart, revealing more of the upper shirt area. These collars are excellent for men with a medium to long shaped face as it helps spread out the facial features.
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Wide Spread Collar
Our Wide Spread collar is a bolder take on the regular spread collar. The points of the collar are pulled back to the side (14 cm apart) to allow full view of the necktie knot. This is ideal for fuller tie knots and can also be left unbuttoned for a classy look.
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Banded Collar
This collar consists only of the collar band, which stands straight up without the turn down collar points. At 16 Stitches, the banded collars are made to a height of 3 cm. They are never worn with a tie and go well with linens.
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Wing Tip Collar
Also known as the black tie collars, these are worn with the tuxedo. It has a collar band with two small "wings" at the front which are tucked behind the bow-tie (with no turn down points).
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Paired either with a bow tie or an ascot, these are the most formal of all collar types and are preserved particularly for very formal occasions.
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Single Button Rounded Cuffs
The rounded cuff is simply a barrel cuff with curved corners. This gives off a slightly more casual and relaxed feel; thus, generally paired with the button-down collar.
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In general, single button cuffs are recommended for shorter men to give an impression of long arms.
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Double Button Rounded Cuffs
The rounded cuff is simply a barrel cuff with curved corners. This gives off a slightly more casual and relaxed feel.
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In general, double buttons are recommended for taller men. The Double button cuff also has a larger barrel length which gives a nice snug fit around the wrist.
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Single Button Angled Cuffs
The Angled cuff is a barrel cuff where in its corners cut at an angle. It’s an interesting detail that creates a sharp look fitting for more professional or formal occasions.
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In general, single button cuffs are recommended for shorter men to give an impression of long arms.
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Double Button Angled Cuffs
The Angled cuff is a barrel cuff where in its corners cut at an angle. It’s an interesting detail that creates a sharp look fitting for more professional or formal occasions.
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In general, double buttons are recommended for taller men. The Double button cuff also has a larger barrel length which gives a nice snug fit around the wrist.
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French Cuffs
The French cuff is our most formal cuff. French cuffs are twice as long as regular cuffs and then folded back on themselves and closed with cuff links. They have a very distinct look and are usually paired with the wing type collar style or formal shirts.
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No Placket
In this placket, the edge of the shirt’s front is folded over to create a creased edge and held together by the buttonholes. This cleaner, plain front gives the shirt a simple look. As that simplicity tends towards formality, this front style is considered dressier than the standard placket.
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Standard Placket
This is the most common style of placket in dress shirts. An inch or two of the fabric is either folded or attached as a separate piece with stitches showing on both sides.
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It adds stability to the front of the shirt and makes the front of the shirt aesthetically symmetrical.
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Concealed Placket
A Concealed shirt placket has a flap of material on the front to conceal the buttons underneath. It is also sometimes known as the Fly Front shirt placket. It can be worn to formal events that require a tuxedo, as a fly front tends to draw attention away from the shirt to the bow tie.
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No Pocket
A shirt with no pocket gives a simple clean look, which sets it apart from the crowd in any formal occasion.
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Rounded Pocket
Most shirts have a single pocket on the left breast, which is believed to add depth to the dress shirt. However, pockets tend to decrease the formality of the dress shirt. Generally, pockets are meant to be purposeful, but in essence, its mere objective is to add style. Rounded pockets are considered the least formal in dress shirts.
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Angled Pocket
Most shirts have a single pocket on the left breast, which is believed to add depth to the dress shirt. However, pockets tend to decrease the formality of the dress shirt. Generally, pockets are meant to be purposeful, but in essence, its mere objective is to add style. Angled pockets give more depth to the shirt.
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No Pleat
This is the cleanest style that is the most formal of the three. If the dress shirt has no pleats, it means it has to be tailored to fit the person wearing it.
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Box Pleat
Box pleat is the most common style of pleats found in dress shirts. It is a rectangular fold of fabric that runs along the middle of the back which allows for at least 1 - 1.5 inches of extra fabric. It is advisable for men who have shoulders that slope. However, it is the least formal and can add fullness to the waist, at the back.
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Side Pleat
This style looks cleaner, with the side pleats placed near the shoulder blades. They are considered more stylish and subtle than their box counterpart and tend to fit men more comfortably because they align better with the shape of the wearer’s back.
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