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What are "Collar Stays" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 07-Apr-2024 (3 months, 20 days ago)
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Collar Stays
Small pieces of plastic sewn inside a collar to ensure that it lays flat against a man's collarbone.
Collar Stays
Thin strips of plastic material inserted into a collar to stabiliize collar points.

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