A light blue pin collar dress shirt in 100% luxury Giza cotton, woven as a fine 100s 2-ply herringbone. Each collar point has a small eyelet for a collar bar, and a gold collar bar is included with the shirt. The 3-inch collar points sit on a 1.25-inch band, French cuffs finish the sleeves for cufflinks, and a clean French placket keeps the front smooth. Every shirt is custom made to your measurements.
What is a pin collar shirt?
A pin collar (also called an eyelet collar or collar bar shirt) has a small hole near the tip of each collar point. A metal bar passes through both eyelets and sits behind your tie knot. The bar pulls the points together and pushes the knot forward, so the tie arches neatly out from the collar. The style became popular in the 1920s and 1930s and is now a sign of a man who pays attention to detail.
Gold collar bar included
Many shops sell the shirt and the collar bar separately, or don't say whether a bar comes with it. This shirt ships with a gold collar bar, so it is ready to wear with a tie as soon as it arrives. Gold sits well against light blue and pairs with gold cufflinks, a gold watch or a gold tie bar.
How to wear a collar bar
- Button the shirt to the top and tie your tie. A four-in-hand or half-Windsor knot works best.
- Unscrew one ball end of the collar bar.
- Push the bar through the eyelet on one collar point, behind the tie knot, then through the other eyelet.
- Screw the ball end back on and settle the knot so it rests on top of the bar.
The collar: 3-inch points on a 1.25-inch band
The collar points are 3 inches long, a classic length that frames a tie knot and stays tidy under a jacket. The band is 1.25 inches, a standard height that sits comfortably around most necks. The eyelets are placed so the bar lifts the knot without pinching the collar.
Light blue herringbone in 100s 2-ply Giza cotton
Herringbone is a twill weave that forms rows of small V shapes, like the bones of a fish. From a few feet away this shirt reads as a soft, solid light blue. Up close, the zigzag adds texture and a gentle sheen that a plain poplin doesn't have.
The cloth is woven from 100s yarn, a fine yarn that makes the fabric smooth and light. 2-ply means two yarns are twisted together before weaving, which makes the cloth stronger, more durable and more resistant to wrinkles than single-ply fabric. Giza cotton is a long-staple Egyptian cotton known for its softness and luster.
French cuffs and French placket
French cuffs (double cuffs) fold back and close with cufflinks, which adds a formal finish. Cufflinks are not included. The French placket means the front has no raised strip of fabric down the buttons, just a clean, folded edge. It gives the shirt a smooth, minimal look under a tie and jacket.
How to wear a light blue pin collar shirt
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Weddings: a navy, mid-grey or tan suit, a silk tie and gold cufflinks to match the collar bar. A strong choice for grooms, groomsmen and guests.
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Business: a charcoal or navy suit with a navy, burgundy or dark green tie. The collar bar adds polish to an important meeting.
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Formal events: a dark suit, a slim silk tie and gold accessories for a classic 1930s-inspired look.
Browse more pin collar shirts and business dress shirts, or design your own in the custom shirt builder.
Custom made to your measurements
Choose a standard collar size from 14 to 21 inches and a sleeve length from 32 to 40 inches, or choose Custom and send your own measurements. Follow our size guide to measure your body or a shirt that already fits you well. Choose your size above and order your light blue pin collar shirt today.
Specifications
- Fabric: 100% luxury Giza cotton, 100s 2-ply, light blue herringbone
- Collar: pin collar (eyelet collar), 3 in collar points, 1.25 in band height
- Collar bar: gold, included
- Cuffs: French cuffs (double cuffs), for cufflinks
- Placket: French placket
- Chest pocket: none
- Back: smooth, no pleats
- Bottom: classic
- Buttons: white
- Tailoring: custom made to measure
The gold collar bar is included. The cufflink shown in the photos is for styling and is not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pin collar shirt?
A pin collar shirt has a small eyelet near the tip of each collar point. A collar bar passes through both eyelets behind the tie knot, which pulls the points together and lifts the knot forward.
Is the collar bar included?
Yes. A gold collar bar comes with this shirt. Cufflinks are not included.
Can I wear a pin collar shirt without a tie?
A pin collar is designed to be worn with a tie, because the bar sits behind the knot. You can take the bar out and wear the collar open, but the small eyelets will show, so most men keep this shirt for tie occasions.
What does 100s 2-ply cotton mean?
100s is the yarn count. A higher number means a finer yarn and a smoother fabric. 2-ply means two yarns are twisted together before weaving, which makes the cloth stronger and more durable than single-ply.
Do French cuffs need cufflinks?
Yes. French cuffs fold back and close with cufflinks. Cufflinks are not included with this shirt.
Do you ship to the USA, UK and Europe?
Yes. We ship worldwide with tracking. See our shipping policy for delivery times and free shipping details.
