A tailored suit. A fresh haircut. Polished shoes. Collar stays. 

These simple and often overlooked details will make the most significant difference in your look. They will make you look polished, expensive, and the highest end of high style. Collar stays will take your collar from a slouchy, wrinkled mess that even the most aggressive ironing job won’t straighten, to a smart, ultra-stylish and sturdy collar, that’s perfect every time.

What are Collar Stays?

Collar stays are flat, rigid pieces of metal (or plastic) that are inserted into the sleeves on the underside of your dress shirt collars. They work by keeping the collar smooth and flat. They also add weight and support to keep your collar perfectly straight and crisp for hours. They might seem like an extra step that isn’t necessary, but once you try them, you will never go back. They are small, but the difference they make is enormous. Using collar stays is like having a perfectly ironed collar that lasts until well, you remove them.

How Do You Wear Them?

It’s important when choosing collar stays to get the correct size. Some sets only come with 2 sizes, but it’s usually better to look for sets with 3 or more options so that you can choose different sizes depending on the shirt you are wearing.

The video below gives a good description of how to find the perfect size collar stay for your shirt – one that will keep your collar looking sleek without poking you in the neck.

Collar Stay Options

Now that we’ve covered collar stays 101 and why you need them, let’s get into the different options you have. Most fine collared shirts come with little plastic collar stays. However, these just cannot match metal collar stays. The plastic will wear fast as and is prone to breakage. If you take style seriously and you are ready to take your look to the next level of sophistication, an investment in a pair of collar stays is a must.

The most popular materials for collar stays are sterling silver, stainless steel, gold and brass. It’s all a personal taste (and budget, of course). Here at Cufflinks Depot, we take pride in our excellent and expertly curated selection of simply fantastic collar stays. We have something incredible for every type of style and budget, so please browse through our selection and see what speaks to you.

As always, we’d love to help you pick out your collar stays. We also offer engraving services to personalize your choice.  Give us a call at 1-866-4MY-CUFF and take advantage of our free shipping and gift for items over $29.