A light blue dress shirt in 100% luxury Giza cotton twill, cut with a wide spread collar and finished with French round cuffs for cufflinks. The collar has 3-inch points on a 1.25-inch band, the front is clean, the back is smooth with a split yoke, and there's no chest pocket to break the line under a jacket. Every shirt is made to order in your size or your own measurements.
A wide spread collar that frames a tie knot
The collar points open wider than a standard point collar, so there's room for a fuller knot like a half-Windsor or full Windsor without the points lifting off your jacket. With 3-inch points on a 1.25-inch band, the collar stands up with some presence but doesn't look oversized. It also works well with the top button undone: the wide spread keeps both points sitting flat and open instead of folding into your neck.
If you prefer a tighter collar that holds a slim knot with a collar bar, take a look at our light blue pin collar shirt, which shares the same French cuffs.
Giza cotton twill in light blue
Twill is woven on a diagonal, which gives the fabric a fine slanted rib you can see up close and a soft, slightly heavier hand than a plain poplin. It drapes well, sits smoothly under a suit and has a gentle sheen in daylight. Giza cotton is a long-staple Egyptian cotton, which is why it feels soft against the skin. Our guide to Giza cotton vs regular cotton explains what that means in everyday wear.
Light blue sits between a crisp white shirt and a bolder blue. It flatters most skin tones and goes with navy, charcoal, grey, brown and tan tailoring, which makes it one of the easiest colors to build a work wardrobe around.
French round cuffs
The cuffs fold back on themselves and close with cufflinks, the dressiest cuff you can put on a business shirt. The corners are rounded rather than square, a softer finish that suits a classic suit. The cufflink in the photo is for styling only and is not included.
Split yoke and a clean back
The yoke across the shoulders is cut in two pieces that meet at the center at a slight angle. That lets each side follow the slope of your shoulder, so the shirt sits more neatly than one with a single straight yoke. The back is smooth, with no box pleat or side pleats, and the shirt finishes with a classic shirt-tail bottom made to be worn tucked in.
How to wear a light blue spread collar shirt
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Office and client meetings: a navy or charcoal suit, a burgundy, navy or dark green tie in a half-Windsor knot, and silver cufflinks.
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Weddings: a mid-grey, navy or tan suit with a silk tie and a white pocket square. The French cuffs and wide collar make it feel dressed up.
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Dinners and events without a tie: undo the top button and wear it with a navy blazer and grey trousers. See our smart casual guide for more ways to wear a dress shirt without a tie.
Made to your size or 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 measurements after you order. Our size guide shows how to measure your body or a shirt that already fits you well. If you'd like a different collar, cuff or fit on this fabric, you can build your own shirt from our custom dress shirts.
Specifications
- Fabric: 100% luxury Giza cotton, twill weave
- Color: light blue (pale sky blue)
- Collar: wide spread collar, 3 in collar points, 1.25 in band height
- Cuffs: French round cuffs, for cufflinks (cufflinks not included)
- Front: clean front
- Chest pocket: none
- Back: smooth, split yoke
- Bottom: classic
- Tailoring: made to order in your selected size or custom measurements
Frequently asked questions
What is a wide spread collar?
A wide spread collar has points that angle further apart than a standard point collar. The extra space between the points suits fuller tie knots and keeps the collar open and balanced when you wear the shirt without a tie.
Which tie knot works best with this collar?
A half-Windsor or full Windsor fills the space between the points best. A small four-in-hand knot can look lost in a wide spread collar.
Are cufflinks included?
No. The shirt has French cuffs, which need cufflinks, but cufflinks are not included. The cufflink in the photos is for styling.
Is this shirt non-iron?
It isn't sold as a non-iron shirt. Like most natural cotton shirts, it looks its crispest after a light press once it's washed.
How do I choose my size?
Pick your collar size and sleeve length from the options above. If you're between sizes or want a closer fit, choose Custom and follow our size guide to send your body measurements or the measurements of a shirt you already like.
Do you ship to the USA, UK and Europe?
Yes. We ship worldwide with tracking. See our shipping policy for rates and delivery times.
