Collarless button-downs have been worn for some time by clergy members, military cadets, chefs, hotel staff and Dr. Evil. Now, they’ve hit the mainstream as a slightly edgier alternative to the traditional button-down. The shirts come in an array of fabrics and go by a handful of names indicating subtle differences — mandarin, grandad, band and banded collar — which means you may have to turn over a few rocks to find one that fits your style. These are 10 of our favorites.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
COS Grandad Collar Shirt $67
Orvis Banded-Collar Shirt $69
Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen $100
Wallace & Barnes Band-Collar Shirt $113+
NN.07 Devon $135
Gitman Vintage for Unionmade $180
Hamilton Shirts 1883 Band $195
Steven Alan Forte Band Collar Shirt $198
Paul Smith Contrast-Stripe Band Collar Shirt $338
Michael Bastian Band Collar Flannel $475