A white pin collar shirt with two-button cocktail cuffs, made in 100% luxury Giza cotton twill (100s 2-ply). A gold collar bar comes with the shirt to hold your tie knot up and forward, and the cuffs fold back like a French cuff but fasten with buttons, so you get an evening finish without cufflinks. It's a dress shirt built for cocktail attire: weddings, holiday parties, gala dinners and after-work events. Every shirt is made to order in your size or your own measurements.
What is a cocktail cuff?
A cocktail cuff is a turnback cuff. The end of the sleeve folds back over itself, the way a French cuff does, but it closes with two buttons instead of cufflinks. You'll also hear it called a turnback cuff, Neapolitan cuff, casino cuff or James Bond cuff, after the shirts Sean Connery wore in the early Bond films. The folded, curved edge shows just below a jacket sleeve and looks dressier than an ordinary button cuff, while staying quick to fasten.
A pin collar that frames the tie
The pin collar has 3.5-inch points on a 1.25-inch band. Each point has a small eyelet, and the included gold collar bar passes through both eyelets behind the tie. That pushes the knot forward and keeps it standing up, so a slim silk tie looks neat and full through the evening. Some men also wear the bar on its own with the top button done up for a tieless look. That's a modern, fashion-forward choice; for traditional events, wear it with a tie.
Giza cotton twill, 100s 2-ply
Giza is an extra-long staple Egyptian cotton. The "100s" is the yarn count, which means a fine yarn and a smooth hand. "2-ply" means two yarns are twisted together before weaving, giving the cloth more strength. The twill weave runs on a fine diagonal, which you can see in the fabric photo, and has a soft sheen that looks rich in evening light. For more on the fiber, read Giza cotton vs regular cotton.
Clean, formal construction
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French placket: a clean front with no raised strip down the buttons.
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No chest pocket and a smooth back with no pleats, for a neat line under a jacket.
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Classic curved hem, cut to stay tucked in.
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White buttons to match the fabric.
Cocktail cuff vs French cuff vs barrel cuff
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Cocktail cuff: folded back and closed with buttons. Dressy, no cufflinks needed. Best for cocktail parties, weddings and evening events.
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French cuff: folded back and closed with cufflinks. The most formal choice for black tie and formal business. If you prefer this cuff, see our white pin collar dress shirt with French cuffs.
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Barrel cuff: a single cuff with buttons. The everyday office cuff.
How to wear it for cocktail attire
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Wedding guest: navy or charcoal suit, silk tie and a pocket square. White is the safest color for a cocktail wedding.
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Holiday and New Year's parties: black or midnight-blue suit with a dark tie. The gold bar adds a little shine without jewelry on the wrists.
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No jacket: tailored trousers and a leather belt. The turned-back cuffs and pinned collar keep the shirt looking dressed up on its own.
Made to your size or your measurements
Choose a standard collar size and sleeve length, or choose Custom and send your measurements. You can also change the fit (slim, regular, trim or loose) and add initials. Our size guide and how to measure yourself for a custom dress shirt walk you through it. For more styles, browse our pin collar shirts.
Care
- Remove the collar bar before washing.
- Machine wash cold (30°C) on a gentle cycle with similar colors. Do not bleach.
- Hang to dry. Iron warm while slightly damp: iron the cuffs flat first, then fold them back.
Specifications
- Fabric: 100% luxury Giza cotton, twill weave, 100s 2-ply
- Color: pure white
- Collar: pin collar, 3.5 in collar points, 1.25 in band height
- Collar bar: gold, included
- Cuffs: cocktail cuffs (two-button turnback cuff), no cufflinks needed
- Placket: French placket
- Chest pocket: none
- Back: smooth, no pleats
- Bottom: classic curved hem
- Buttons: white
- Tailoring: made to order in your selected size or custom measurements
Frequently asked questions
Do I need cufflinks with cocktail cuffs?
No. The cocktail cuffs on this shirt fasten with two buttons, so no cufflinks are needed.
Is the collar bar included?
Yes. A gold collar bar comes with the shirt.
Can I wear a pin collar shirt without a tie?
You can wear the bar on its own with the top button fastened for a modern, tieless look. For traditional or formal events, a tie looks best, because the bar is designed to sit behind the knot.
What does 100s 2-ply mean?
100s is the yarn count: a fine yarn that feels smooth. 2-ply means two yarns are twisted together, which makes the fabric stronger.
Is a white shirt right for cocktail attire?
Yes. A white dress shirt works with navy, charcoal, grey and black suits and any tie color, which makes it the easiest choice when an invitation says cocktail attire.
Do you ship to the USA, UK and Europe?
Yes. We ship worldwide with tracking. See our shipping policy for rates and delivery times.
