{"id":363,"date":"2010-02-15T16:18:36","date_gmt":"2010-02-15T23:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/?p=363"},"modified":"2022-09-29T09:53:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T09:53:46","slug":"collar-controls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/shirts\/collar-controls","title":{"rendered":"The Todd Shelton Approach to Controlling a Point Collar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u00a0believe most guys prefer a Button-Down down collar\u00a0because the buttons allow them to keep their collar in place.\u00a0 They have control over their collar.\u00a0 Compared to a Point collar, a Button-Down collar (when buttoned) wraps around the neck better, standing higher and preventing the collar from spreading open.<\/p>\n<p>A Point collar, in contrast, cannot easily be controlled without the buttons &#8211; tending to spread open and fall flat.\u00a0 \u00a0So we saw this as a problem, and developed a fix for it.<\/p>\n<p>We developed a proprietary Collar-Control, a little hidden button and buttonhole to keep your collar from spreading out.\u00a0 It allows your Point collar to perform like a Button-Down collar; standing higher around your neck and not spreading out.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seen different brands approach this fix differently.\u00a0 Let\u2019s look at the functionality of our design fix:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/shirts_collarcontrols_diagr.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-364 size-full\" title=\"shirts_collarcontrols_diagr\" src=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/shirts_collarcontrols_diagr.jpg\" alt=\"Shirts collar controls\" width=\"515\" height=\"374\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Notice the construction of the Collar-Control:\u00a0 a little hidden button and buttonhole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/shirts_collarcontrols_use.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-365 size-full\" title=\"shirts_collarcontrols_use\" src=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/shirts_collarcontrols_use.jpg\" alt=\"Shirts collar controls. In-use, not in-use.\" width=\"515\" height=\"371\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The left arrow shows the Collar-Control in use.\u00a0 The right arrow shows the Collar\u2013Control not in use.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notice how the Collar-Control keeps the collar wrapped close around the neck.<\/p>\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\">buy a Todd Shelton shirt<\/a>; when you first try it on, evaluate the look with the Collar-Control buttoned, then unbuttoned.\u00a0 You will see how the Collar-Control offers you two distinct looks.\u00a0 Use is optional.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/shirts_collarcontrols_hidde.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-366 size-full\" title=\"shirts_collarcontrols_hidde\" src=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/shirts_collarcontrols_hidde.jpg\" alt=\"Shirts collar controls. Both in-use, hidden from sight.\" width=\"515\" height=\"369\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Notice the Collar-Control is hidden, it looks natural.\u00a0 This image shows how the collar will look with both Control-Controls in use.<\/p>\n<h2>Do Not Use When Wearing a Tie<\/h2>\n<p>The Collar-Control should not be used when wearing a tie.\u00a0 If the buttons are fastened, the tie will not wrap around the neck properly.<\/p>\n<h2>When Washing<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to unbutton all the buttons on your shirt when washing, including the Collar-Controls.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you found this article helpful. If you have any questions concerning our Collar-Controls, please <a href=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Todd Shelton shirts are made in the USA.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/shirts\">Would you like to view our shirt collection?<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We developed a proprietary Collar-Control, a little hidden button and buttonhole to keep your collar from spreading out.  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