mandarin collar

noun

: a narrow stand-up collar usually open in front

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This neutral piece looks fabulous with black pants or jeans, while the mandarin collar and polo neckline add a unique touch that elevates the look for any occasion. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024 His eponymous menswear label draws heavily on Chinese dress styles and design motifs – think elegant loose silk mandarin collar shirts, Tang puffer jackets and cashmere coats with button knots. Christy Choi, CNN, 16 June 2024 More: The Best Men's Linen Shirts Sizes XS—XXL Colors 14 shades Advertisement - Continue Reading Below NITAGUT Henley Neck Long Sleeve Linen Shirt $30 at Amazon A mandarin collar gives a refreshing spin on the standard linen shirt. Sam Dangremond, townandcountrymag.com, 12 Apr. 2023 The women found a way to squeeze more life out of the red carpet — Nicole Kidman’s witchy dress from (of course) Armani Prive, Hong Chau’s pink mandarin collar Prada number, and Rihanna’s pregnancy chic leather Alaia dress that looked like it was shredded up by Wolverine. Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023 Then the wardrobe again — oh, mandarin collars. Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2023 Additional military nods in her outfit include the mandarin collar and masculine tailoring, particularly the sharp edges of the shoulders. Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023 The minimalist ensemble consisted of a mandarin collar jacket, slim-cut pants, a gold statement belt and black glossy boots. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2023 Aday gives the classic white button-up a contemporary twist with its mandarin collar. Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mandarin collar was in 1947

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“Mandarin collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandarin%20collar. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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