Buttons vs. Collar Stays

Button down collars are generally considered more casual.

Some good ol new boot goofin'

Other than just having a backyard BBQ or going to a football game, collar stays 100%. I hate when I see people wearing a tie and a button down.

No buttons.

I also don't do pockets.

It's not casual vs. dressy, it's old school vs. new school.

I'm old school but in my 30's. I wear suits often and will always have button down collars. I don't like collar stays

Buttons with tie

Stays no tie

Nowadays I don't wear as many ties. Don't see point of the button without a tie

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I've heard that collar stays are fancier and buttons are more casual.

Does it really matter or is it just personal preference?

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Both are appropriate for business attire.

A button down collar with a tie is perfectly acceptable, but is certainly more casual. I still rock one on certain occasions. I think it can look great with a striped tie and a tight four-in-hand knot, just as your photo shows.

I usually wear a semi-spread or spread collar to work.

Avoid a point collar is my only advice.

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Avoid a point collar is my only advice.

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