Tie with shirt that doesn't have button down collar

[slightlyhuman]

Can you wear a tie still? The display has a tie with a shirt without buttons on the collar.

 

[kranky]

I do it all the time, but you might want to hear what the fashionistas here think.

 

[BoomerD]

Menfolk have been wearing ties since long before button-down collars were invented...and still wear them with shirts that don't have button-down collars.

How the fuck is this even a question?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Of course you can. What a ridiculous question.

 

[Deeko]

Are you still trying to be dressy? Or are you trying to be an ironic hipster that wears a skinny tie and fedora along with board shorts and some sort of polo shirt?

Please don't do the latter.

 

[Bulk Beef]

A button down collar is absolutely not a requirement for dress wear.

 

[jteef]

A button down collar is absolutely not a requirement for dress wear.

to take it a step further, button down collars are less formal than otherwise.

 

[Bulk Beef]

I agree. Don't like 'em.

 

[slightlyhuman]

Simple question and I have an answer now, thanks... and for the fuckwads trolling, I'm going to a wedding. I hardly ever wear ties.

 

[Jeeebus]

Simple question and I have an answer now, thanks... and for the fuckwads trolling, I'm going to a wedding. I hardly ever wear ties.

If you're wearing a jacket, you absolutely should never wear a button down shirt.

 

[alkemyst]

/facepalm

 

[Lifted]

As was beaten into you above , button downs are less formal (sporty), and are typically worn without a tie, perhaps with a sports coat and slacks but not a suit.

 

[ImpulsE69]

I once was told by an employer that they would not hire people with button down collars because to them it was a sign of laziness. Was an interesting take.

 

[Fritzo]

Perfect:

 

[herm0016]

Perfect:

that guy is so bony his shirt puffs up at the top!

 

[Wreckem]

Button down collars should never be worn with long ties. And unless you are 50+ you shouldn't be wearing a bow tie. So you should never be wearing button down collar with a tie and jacket.

 

[SirStev0]

it is 5o'clock somewhere.

 

[alkemyst]

I once was told by an employer that they would not hire people with button down collars because to them it was a sign of laziness. Was an interesting take.

That is the most idiotic thing I have heard. Collar preference has to do a lot with one's style and facial/body makeup.

 

[alkemyst]

Button down collars should never be worn with long ties. And unless you are 50+ you shouldn't be wearing a bow tie. So you should never be wearing button down collar with a tie and jacket.

These rules are more for evening/formal occasions. The button-down collar is a business man classic look.

Most don't realize the purpose of the button-down collar (to not flap up on horse) is also a benefit for the 'working man'.

At night I agree, there are much more elegant collar looks that fit really well with a coat as well.

 

[xanis]

Menfolk have been wearing ties since long before button-down collars were invented...and still wear them with shirts that don't have button-down collars.

How the fuck is this even a question?

this

 

[Wreckem]

These rules are more for evening/formal occasions. The button-down collar is a business man classic look.

Most don't realize the purpose of the button-down collar (to not flap up on horse) is also a benefit for the 'working man'.

At night I agree, there are much more elegant collar looks that fit really well with a coat as well.

No. Its not. They are not classic or traditional. Unless you are a polo player they are neither. Button down collared shorts, are fine in non business or non evening settings. But they aren't appropriate in either of the aforementioned settings. I dont know where you are getting its a classic business attire.

 

[BoomerD]

No. Its not. They are not classic or traditional. Unless you are a polo player they are neither. Button down collared shorts, are fine in non business or non evening settings. But they aren't appropriate in either of the aforementioned settings. I dont know where you are getting its a classic business attire.

Hey...I like to wear "Button down collared shorts" for business attire. It makes anyone a true baller.

 

[erikistired]

you sir, can do any damn thing you want. that's the great thing about living in a free country.

edit: well, most anything. some things will end you up in jail. no i won't testify on your behalf.

 

[Homerboy]

who the F wears a button down collar? Do you have pleated pants too?

 

[MovingTarget]

I wear ties to work everyday. None of my shirts have button-down collars. So no, it isn't necessary.

On another note, if you do wear collared shirts, you may want to invest in a good set of collar stays. A good metal set will keep the collar from curving and will weigh it down enough to not need to be buttoned down.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collar_stay