Research suggests people regard police as "more professional" in a collar and tie, said a force spokesman.

BBC: Norfolk Police officers trial collar-and-tie uniform

Research now suggests people regard police as "more professional, honest and approachable" in a collar and tie, the force says.

BBC: Norfolk police uniform shirts set for switch

The final decision on a return to the collar and tie will be based on feedback from officers and members of the public.

BBC: Norfolk police uniform shirts set for switch

"The white shirt sees a return to the traditional image of British policing with a collar and tie replacing the black zip-up polo shirt, " she said.

BBC: Norfolk police uniform shirts set for switch

Another collar that goes well with a sport coat sans tie is the semi- or medium-spread collar as both "stand up on their own without a tie, " and don't flare out.

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Police officers have returned to a traditional collar-and-tie uniform as part of a trial scheme in Norfolk.

BBC: Norfolk Police officers trial collar-and-tie uniform

And even at Wentworth, there are rules: no singlet or vest tops, shirts must have a collar (a throwback to the elitist collar-and-tie days, when golf was only played by the upper classes) and strictly no denim.

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Wearing a button-down collar shirt with a suit and tie has sometimes been frowned upon by purists.

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He had on a black sack suit, a cotton shirt with collar points, and a floppy black bow tie.

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