Look Well Turned Out at All Times With a Collar Stay

In the modern world, it is important for us to look our best at all time. Whether male or female, we all want to look good, but some of us are unaware that the most important facet of looking great is to pay attention to detail. To pull off a truly groomed look, to achieve the perfect look, then you must understand some of the key rules of fashion. One of the most important aspects of fashion is to try always to keep clothing looking as close to new as possible.

It is essential that clothes remain in the same condition, or at least as close to the same condition, in which they were originally bought. This means following any care labels to the letter: if the garment says, ‘wash at 30°', then do not wash any hotter: if an item of clothing says, ‘do not tumble dry', then always dry the clothes naturally. It is only by following these simple rules that you ensure that your clothes look great for a longer time than they would, were you not to follow the instructions.

For men, there is one item of clothing that proves exceptionally difficult to maintain in their original condition: shirts. Shirt collars, regardless of whether or not you follow the care instructions, tend to change when washed. Collars change from sturdy to floppy, and a floppy collar looks unprofessional and unkempt, and will therefore give others the impression that the wearer is not concerned with looking their best – a poor impression to make in many situations (e.g. a date, or a job interview).

Fortunately, when it comes to making sure that the collar of a shirt remains in the same condition and of the same quality is to make use of a little known device called ‘collar stays'. A collar stay is placed in the collar and gives the impression that the shirt has been pressed and starched, and this look will remain throughout the day. Collar stays are thus perfect for men who like to appear well groomed at all times.

It is important to choose the right kind of collar stay for you, and the metal ones tend to be better than plastic ones. However, the metal ones are a little more expensive, and if you are in the habit of losing them, the costs may mount up over the course of a year. For such individuals, the better choice is the plastic collar stays, these come in convenient boxes that. Plastic stays are disposable, and after a day's wear can be discarded, the following day, simply take a new stay from your box.

A collar stay can make for an excellent present as well, either as a corporate gift or as a gift from family or friends. A high quality collar stay can be personalised, for instance via an engraving, and the person can carry the item around all day - this is a great gift for children to give their fathers, particularly if the father travels around a lot, it offers some little token of love that can always be with them.

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