Is it ever a good idea to… pop your collar?

A fashion column argues that popping a collar can be useful and stylish when it responds to the weather, but looks pretentious when done purely for effect. Its point is that the gesture works best when it suits the garment and occasion, rather than being treated as a universal style rule.

A raised trench-coat collar can shield the face from rain, while a pea coat or tweed blazer collar may add warmth in cold weather. The column contrasts these practical uses with a popped polo or blouse collar, which it says can seem overly preppy; a football shirt collar, by contrast, may signal confidence, as Eric Cantona’s famous style did.