A dress shirt has a structured collar, a full button placket, cuffs designed for cufflinks or buttons, and a tailored cut in crisp fabric like cotton poplin. It's made to be worn tucked, with suits or smart trousers. Connor's dress shirts come in formal whites, blues and subtle patterns for business wear.

White is the most formal and versatile dress-shirt colour, suiting weddings, interviews and formal events, with light blue a close second for daytime. Keep patterns minimal for the most formal settings, as crisp fabric matters as much as colour. Connor stocks formal white and blue dress shirts across its range.

A dress shirt should close cleanly at the collar with room for one finger, sit close through the body without pulling at the buttons, and end the sleeve at your wrist bone. The hem should be long enough to stay tucked throughout the day. Connor offers dress shirts in slim and classic fits.

Yes, a dress shirt looks sharp without a tie for smart-casual settings; just undo the top button and ensure the collar holds its shape. Choose a slightly softer collar style for an open neck and keep it crisp. Connor's dress shirts work both tied for business and open for smart-casual.

To keep a collar crisp, choose shirts with structured or fused collars, use collar stays in the points, and iron the collar properly. Avoid over-washing, which softens the fabric over time, since a well-made shirt holds its shape longer. Connor's dress shirts feature structured collars built to stay sharp.