Collar Stays

Collar stiffeners, also called collar stays or collar bones, slip into the pockets on the underside of a shirt collar to keep the points straight, flat and sharp from morning to evening. Most shirts arrive with thin plastic stays that bend and go missing in the wash; a set cut from mother of pearl or metal holds its shape far longer and gives the collar a little welcome weight.

Choose white, classic, golden or smoked mother of pearl, gold or silver-tone metal, or hallmarked sterling silver, including a woven design. The mother of pearl stiffeners measure 6.0cm by 1.0cm, a size that suits most business and dress shirts. Remove them before laundering. A considered small gift, they pair well with collar bars and cufflinks, and arrive in a Benson & Clegg presentation box.