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Tie with shirt that doesn't have button down collar

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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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ImpulsE69 said:
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.
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That is the most idiotic thing I have heard. Collar preference has to do a lot with one's style and facial/body makeup.
 
Wreckem said:
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.
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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.
 
alkemyst said:
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.
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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.
 
Wreckem said:
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.
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Hey...I like to wear "Button down collared shorts" for business attire. It makes anyone a true baller.
 
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.
 
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
 
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