High Collar Shirts
High collar dress shirts for men, custom made to your measurements in fine Giza cotton. A high collar shirt has a taller collar band than a standard dress shirt, often closed with two buttons, so the collar stands up around the neck and frames your tie knot. Order a standard size or send your own measurements.
What is a high collar shirt?
A standard dress shirt has a collar band of about 1.25 inches. A high collar shirt raises the band to around 1.75 to 2 inches, and many have two buttons on the band instead of one. The tall collar stays upright under a jacket, shows above the lapels and gives a sharp, formal line. The two-button style is often called an Italian or "due bottoni" collar.
Who should wear a high collar dress shirt?
- Men with longer necks: a taller band balances a long neck and looks neater than a low collar.
- Suits and blazers: the collar sits above the jacket collar instead of disappearing under it.
- Open collar: without a tie, the tall band keeps the collar from collapsing.
- Weddings and formal events: a high two-button collar with French cuffs looks polished in photos.
How to style a high collar shirt
Pair it with a navy, charcoal or black suit and a silk tie in a medium or full knot, which fills the taller collar well. For business casual, wear it open under a blazer. Add French cuffs and cufflinks for weddings and evening events.
Sizing and delivery
Order a standard collar and sleeve size, send your body measurements, or copy a shirt you already own. Each shirt is made to order in 5 to 6 working days, or 2 to 3 with urgent stitching. Shipping is free on orders of $299 or more to the USA, UK, Canada and Europe.
High collar shirt questions
How tall is a high collar?
Our high collars have a band of about 1.75 to 2 inches, compared with about 1.25 inches on a standard dress shirt.
What is a two-button collar shirt?
It is a shirt with two buttons on the collar band instead of one. The extra button supports the taller band so it stays upright and neat, with or without a tie.
Can I wear a high collar shirt with a tie?
Yes. The tall band lifts the knot and frames it well. Medium and full knots look best.
Can I get a high collar on any fabric?
Yes. In our custom shirt builder you can choose a high collar band on any of our fabrics. See also our pin collar shirts and wedding shirts.