Tie with button-down collar?

[markrlondon]

We have some clothing buffs here so I wondered: What is the view of button-down collars worn with ties? Acceptable or faux pas?

[VDG]

Acceptable. Across the pond

[Bravo73]

For Seppos only.

[learningtofly]

Same as blue suits with brown shoes. Acceptable to anyone with a sense of style ;)

[rfrazier]

Until recently, I've almost always worn (white) shirts with button down collars when I've worn a tie. I don't so often now because my wife bought me a bunch of shirts without button down collars. It isn't that she has anything against button down collars; it is just that they weren't available in the Tyrwhitt sale. :)

I also always change the lacing on my shoes from the straight across to the over and under pattern. (I can feel the apple pie coursing through my veins.)

Best wishes,
Bob

PS Button down collars don't work with broadcloth. Best to go with either Oxford weave (my favourite, although too textured for really formal wear), or Oxford pinpoint (a bit more formal). Broadcloth for formal.
RLF

[zelig]

I also always change the lacing on my shoes from the straight across to the over and under pattern.

Interesting. I do the exact opposite.
(As I feel the over & under looks untidy)

z

[Barton Red]

I used to wear Ben shermans with a tie, never saw it as an issue. Still have a couple, but I rarely wear ties these days. Never considered the cross cross shoelace as a US thing either, all depends on the footwear.

[Puntsdog]

Another in agreement that this is only for the folks across the pond.

[Argon]

^ Yes! Good call. That elegant roll is what the button-down is all about.

[carlyrox]

^ Yes! Good call. That elegant roll is what the button-down is all about.

Elegant roll or unsightly crease, depends on the occasion or look you are after.

[Wexford]

Unless you're going back to the mid nineties, it's a definite no.

[Glen Goyne]

You can only do button down and tie if you wear a diamond encrusted PVD Rolex.

[aldfort]

Defo says "American" or you spent a lot of time there. Much like tee shirts used as vests.

Not "British" But like Bob I've worn button downs for years with and without ties and prefer them. Be your own man and wear what you like.

[Alansmithee]

Defo says "American" or you spent a lot of time there. Much like tee shirts used as vests.

Not "British" But like Bob I've worn button downs for years with and without ties and prefer them. Be your own man and wear what you like.

Yes - what's all that about?

[Barton Red]

Wearing a short sleeved shirt in an office makes you look like the guy who's come to fix the photo copier.