Unraveling the Mystery: Why Shirts Have Two Buttons Under the Collar

• The two small buttons under a shirt's collar are called "down collar buttons."
• Their primary purpose is to prevent the collar from rising up and keep it neatly in place.
• Historically, these buttons were used by horse riders (soldiers, polo players) to secure collars during high-speed movement.
• This prevented collars from flapping in the wind, obstructing vision, and ensured rider safety.
• Initially considered "sportswear," button-down collars are now a preferred choice for office and business attire.