I wore detached collars for the first three years of my service career in the RAF (six days a week). I have also worn detached collars for black tie and for white tie events.

I can honestly say that I can see NO advantage in wearing a detached collar and would never buy one again.

They evolved at a time when homes, the streets, the workplaces, the whole world was far more dusty. Today we have vacuum cleaners, smoke free zones, vehicles with windows that close and showers.

The Victorians oft quoted "Cleanliness is next to Godliness", because their world was filthy!

I have never felt the need to change my collar two or three times a day. Attached collars for me every time.

Regards

Chas