Band collar

{{Short description|Narrow standing band-shaped collar}}

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A band collar is a standing band-shaped collar that encircles the neck without a full turndown or a collar "cape".{{Cite web |date=2020-08-27 |title=The Band Collar Shirt Is the Best Way to Add Some Hot Priest Energy to Your Fall Fits |url=https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/news/g3287/band-collar-shirt/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Esquire |language=en-US}} It can be any height or "stand", but is usually under 2" at the front, so as not to push up into the chin. Variations of the band collar are the clerical collar, the mandarin collar and the cadet collar.