Collar Stand

[Stlawrence]

I've done a lot of research on collar stands. I understand what an why, but I have not seen anything near a consensus on them.

If you had a choice between a jacket with a collar stand and one without, which would you take?

Specifically, if you had a choice between a replica A-2 Mark 41 w/collar stand and the Mark 43 w/o collar stand, which would you take?

I'm looking at the Gibson Barnes, because they sell short sizes.

Thanks

 

[Dr H]

I’ve owned examples of Perry A-2 (collar stand) and Doniger (without). The collar sits more prominently with the band, but for comfort I preferred the more open collar with the simple neckline of the Doniger.

 

[Sloan1874]

I find the collar stand gives an A-2 a more martial look - especially when its zipped up to the neck. A collar without a stand is more shirt-like and modern. As Dr H says, the latter is bit more comfortable.

 

[Fonzie]

I personally don’t like how collar stand feels and it also irritates me that with the collar so high in the neck, the zipper teeth sometimes catches in my beard and pulls it, like some watch bracelets tend to do in the wrists.
Maybe that’s just me?

 

[Dr H]

I personally don’t like how collar stand feels and it also irritates me that with the collar so high in the neck, the zipper teeth sometimes catches in my beard and pulls it, like some watch bracelets tend to do in the wrists.
Maybe that’s just me?

Not just you: I used to catch my beard in the throat latch occasionally, which was a painful reminder!

 

[Fonzie]

Not just you: I used to catch my beard in the throat latch occasionally, which was a painful reminder!

Did you find a way to avoid this? Is terribly annoying.

 

[Doctor Strange]

I've also had both kinds, and found the plain attachment much more comfortable than the collar stand. (Full disclosure: I also have a beard... and more chin than neck!)

 

[Dr H]

Did you find a way to avoid this? Is terribly annoying.

Sold my A-2 jackets, and took up wearing A-1s...
The lower collar of the Doniger was easier on the beard...

 

[Stlawrence]

Well, sounds like the consensus is against the collar stand. Thanks, all, for your comments. Since I have a short neck, too, I guess the no-collar-stand is the better choice.

 

[Fonzie]

Sold my A-2 jackets, and took up wearing A-1s...
The lower collar of the Doniger was easier on the beard...

Makes sense. I might go the same route.

 

[GregGale]

I had both types of jackets. Collar stands can look very cool and elegant, but definitely a nuisance when driving/ sitting.

 

[Guppy]

Did you find a way to avoid this? Is terribly annoying.

Ascot.

 

[Bern1]

I’ve had a LW A2 both with and without collar stand.
Both of them were completely stiff, no real difference.

I kept the collar stand one and solved the problem by getting it completely soaked in the rain shortly after I got it and molding the collar down to where I liked the look and the feel.

 

[Fonzie]

Ascot.

No idea what you mean. Care to explain?

 

[Guppy]

No idea what you mean. Care to explain?

You don't know what an ascot is?

 

[Fonzie]

No, I had no idea that was called an Ascot but then again English isn’t my first language, or maybe just I’m not so educated in dandy accessories.
Thanks for the info.

 

[Dr H]

Makes sense. I might go the same route.

I have one for sale in the classifieds at the moment.

 

[Sloan1874]

No beard and no problem for me. I liked both, probably erred towards the stand, tbh. Elegant for the win!