Milroy's Tuxedos and Formal Wear - Glossary of Formal Wear Terms

Milroy's Tuxedos and Men's Formal Wear

Glossary of Formal Wear Terms

Ascot
Backless Vest
Band Bowtie
Banded Collar
Besom Pocket
Black Tie Invited
Black Tie Optional
Black Tie Required
Button Cover
Button Stance
Collar
Comfort Collar
Cravat
Crosswick Shirt
Cuff Links
Cummerbund

Cutaway
Double Besom Pocket
Double Breasted
Double Breasted Vest
Euroband Tie
Flap Pocket
Floor Level Peak Lapel
Formal Shoes
4-In-Hand Tie
French Cuff
Full Back Vest
Full Dress Tails
Gorge
High Cut Vest
Lapel
Laydown Collar

Mandarin Collar
Notch Lapel
Peak Lapel
Pique Shirt
Pique Vest
Shawl Collar
Spats
Stroller
Studs
Tuxedo
Vents
Waist Coat
White Tie Invited
Windsor Tie
Wing Collar

Comfort Collar

On a formal shirt, a manufacturing feature that allows for more comfort at the neck of the shirt. The button of the collar is attached to a small tab that slides, giving more range in movement.