The BOSS shirt guide

A Kent collar is a versatile option that will suit all ties and occasions. Its points are evenly spaced, providing room for most tie knots. The well-balanced proportions will complement most tailoring, too.

The points of a spread collar are further apart than any other type of collar. This creates a wide space to fill with a wide tie or a more substantial tie knot, such as the half-Windsor. This collar type will also work well with the wider lapels of a double-breasted suit.

Button-down collars create a modern, preppy look on casual shirts. The also appear on formal designs, and look neat with a tie and blazer.

Sharply pointed and with a narrower gap, the point collar is clean and precise, a perfect match for a slim tie and modern tailoring.

A stand collar, also known as a grandad collar, consists of a simple band of fabric around the neck, with no part folded over. This creates a minimalist look, and works well for casual occasions or with tailoring at a wedding or party.

A wing collar is designed to be worn with a bow tie at black-tie events, and should not normally be worn with any other type of neckwear. It leaves the band of the bow tie exposed at the back of the neck, with 'wings' to frame it at the front.