Tie Space

[Matt Deckard]

As you may or may not know, tie space is the the open space where two sides of the collar meet. I prefer no tie space and like the collar to create an unbroken upside down "V" at the top of the collar.

So what do you like? more less? Just curious.

Insane professor look

Hard to tell

Millionaire playboy look.
No tie space

 

[Steve]

I agree. The look of a tie knot floating around inside a wide space makes it look like it was tied in a hurry and not checked in a mirror.

 

[Matt Deckard]

I guess it benefits the man wanting to wear the super thick tie, though even though I wear my share of thick ties I'd rather the collar go over that tie.

 

[Fletch]

I don't mind 1/2" or so – any more than that makes you look like your collar has shrunk out of fit.

 

[MrBern]

"how about an old tab collar, welcome back to the age of jive"

 

[The Wingnut]

I'd prefer none, but it's difficult to find shirts that are made that way without dishing out a load of dough...

Shirts are one of the few things I'll cut corners on. They wear out fast, they're usually covered up, and truly good ones cost you more than I've paid for two suits combined. As long as it's not spread points and has decent french cuffs, I'm not too picky. Just wish I could find some in the $20 - $30 range that had proper drop points, zero tie space, and sturdy french cuffs.

 

[Matt Deckard]

anyone else have pics?

 

[Mr. Rover]

A bit anachronistic, but I'm wearing a black 20's wool tie with a button-down collar...

 

[Matt Deckard]

looks good

 

[MrBern]

OK, I found a pic of me w/ a tabcollar
fall `05

 

[Matt Deckard]

I have a couple tab collar shirts from ebay and a Brooks Brothers version. Nive shirt... i like them better than button downs.

 

[Tomasso]

Zero tie space for me.

 

[MrBern]

this site has a good list of collar styles with a variety of tie space

http://www.individualizedshirts.com/collars.asp

 

[Mr. Rover]

Tennis Collar

I felt obligated to own a tennis collar, so I got one made with white collar and cuffs and a blue herringbone fabric. Here is was tonight after we went to a jazz bar:

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I like to have tie space. I've never liked the "unbroken V". I've no idea why. Personal aesthetic judgement . . .

bk

 

[Orgetorix]

this site has a good list of collar styles with a variety of tie space

http://www.individualizedshirts.com/collars.asp

Any idea what their price range is?

 

[Travis]

Any idea what their price range is?

Yeah, I looked around on that site and was wondering the same thing.

 

[Ed]

Any idea what their price range is?

Individualized does not sell online or directly to the public.
You have to buy from an independent men's shop that uses
Individualized for their MTM shirts. Prices start at about $125 for
a very basic cotton broadcloth or pinpoint and can range to
$300 and more.

They are available at Bergdorf, Saks, Oxxford and other stores
throughout the United States.

 

[Tomasso]

They are available at Bergdorf, Saks, Oxxford and other stores
throughout the United States.

Individualized Apparel Group owns both Individualized Shirts and Oxxford, among other clothing concerns, including Holland & Sherry.

 

[vonwotan]

For the most part I wear bow ties and find that tie space makes ties look sloppy or poorly fitted. The shirts I own from a very cheap Hong Kong tailor with excessive tie space are work with ascots...
Cheers,
Rafe