Deacon Collar

Deacon Collar (a.k.a Deaconitis) is when the back of one's shirt collar does not completely cover the tie; in severe cases the collar is upturned. It is a common sight among young men ages 12-14, although the phenomenon has been observed among all age groups. Many boys around this age are learning to tie their ties for the first time, rather than wearing clip-on/zip-up ties or having their fathers help them, so it is understandable that mistakes can be made. A variation of Deacon Collar can be found on among those wearing suit coats in which the suit's back collar is upturned.