The suit's W-collar seems to have developed from turning down the stand-up collar of a frock coat, which in turn derived from army and naval wear.

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In an unusual move by a defense team in a white-collar crime, they allowed Farkas to take the stand.

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Another collar that goes well with a sport coat sans tie is the semi- or medium-spread collar as both "stand up on their own without a tie, " and don't flare out.

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"He knew perfectly well that he was not entitled to go to court, put on a solicitor's gown, put the collar and the bands on, put the wig on and stand in court to represent Mr Moss but he did so, " Mr Bell said.

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