A mandarin collar is a short unfolded stand-up collar style on a shirt or jacket. Mandarin collars start at the neckline and typically rise vertically two to five centimeters. The style originated from dresses worn by Mandarins in Imperial China. The length along a mandarin collar is straight, with either straight or rounded edges at top of the ce... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_collar