The collar is an important detail of clothing that is always visible. There are classic and original types of collars, they are selected taking into account the style, material of manufacture, silhouette of clothing. The correct shape will allow you to adjust the neckline, emphasize a slender or hide a short neck, add freshness to the face.
Types of forms
The collar is designed to draw attention to the upper part of the body (chest, shoulders, neck), highlight facial features, give the image a unique style or protect from the cold. This element may differ in the type of construction and stitching, original design, shape, type of fastener. Everyone will be able to choose a suitable model to correct the features of appearance.
There are two main groups of collars:
- One-piece, when the specified element is cut out together with the main part of the front and back.
- Sewn into the neck. In this case, the collar is sewn to the garment and has a joining seam.
Recently, false collars have become popular, which are used as an accessory to a dress, shirt and even a sweater. The element can warm the neck in cold weather or be used to complete the image. Openwork models look good with blouses, making the look more romantic. Knitted collars are used as an addition to a jacket, coat or blazer.
Flat or turn-down
This type of collar opens the neck, does not have a stand, and is often made of fabric of a different color or texture. The following are considered to be types of flat or turn-down accessories:
- Guys (sailor's). This collar is often used in men's and women's T-shirts, nautical style dresses. The element has narrow triangles in the neckline, a hanging rectangle on the back. The model is decorated with several stripes.
- With lapels. The element has pointed edges (notched lapels), additional sides along the neckline. Decorates a formal jacket, tailcoat, tuxedo. This type of collar is also used on coats or autumn jackets.
- Peter Pan. The model has rounded edges, gradually narrowing towards the back. It is used on women's shirts, dresses, which in shape and style resemble school clothes.
A turn-down collar can add lightness, romance, and neatness to an image. It is often made of openwork fabric, sometimes decorated with rhinestones, beads, and pearls.
Standing
Stand-up collars are tight-fitting and are often found on coats, jackets, and autumn sweaters. The classic version is made from the same fabric as the main clothing.
The most popular types of collars used in women's and men's wardrobes:
- Golf. A knitted single or double element that completely covers the neck. Found on turtlenecks, autumn sweaters, tunics.
- Shirt stand. The collar shape has a dense frame, sharp edges, covers half of the neck. This element is used on classic men's and women's shirts.
- Mandarin. The element is made of a hard lining, it is short, has rounded edges, and fastens with a button or snap. This type came from China, and in the West it is used in military uniforms, cooks' uniforms, and waiters' uniforms.
- Ascot. The accessory has ribbons of different lengths and widths that are tied in the form of a tie or a bow. This collar is typical for women's blouses of office or romantic style.
- Cadet. A knitted detail that is zipped all the way and becomes a turn-down when unzipped. Men's and women's tracksuits and sports jackets are decorated with a soft high collar.
Stand-up and turn-down
This collar is the most difficult to make. The element has a dense vertical stand, turn-down edges, called a fly. The main names of stand-up and turn-down models:
- Shirt-type with buttons. The pointed edges of the collar are fastened to the shirt, which makes the image more restrained and elegant.
- Polo. Turn-down collar no more than 5 cm has rectangular edges. Made of soft material, found on a T-shirt, on a dress made of knitwear.
The accessory is made from the same fabric as the shirt or T-shirt, decorated with buttons, pearls, and rivets.
Jacket type
Jacket-type collars reveal the neck and décolleté area. The detail is made of thick fabric and can be turn-down or stand-up. The main options are:
- Suit jacket or English. Stand-up turn-down design, stepped edges with additional turn-down lapels. The detail opens the neck, décolleté area, demonstrating a classic shirt or blouse. Used in men's and women's jackets.
- Shawl (shawl). A turn-down collar that gradually narrows toward the neckline, creating a triangular neckline. This detail decorates a woman's coat, jacket or housecoat, and looks romantic on a classic wrap dress.
- Apash. A wide collar with folded edges, reveals the neckline and neck. The detail can be asymmetrical. It is often used on a lady's coat, a woman can complement the image with a scarf or shawl.
Collars are found on jackets, tuxedos, tailcoats, outerwear, and lapels can be decorated with fur.
Modified and fantasy
In addition to the classic version of collars, modern fashion offers many modified and fantasy details. They allow you to add originality to your image and are used in stage costumes. The accessory is made of silk, lace, satin, decorated with flounces, rhinestones, and ribbons. The most interesting options are:
- Jabot. The collar has large folds that go from the neck to the chest. A shelf of vertical flounces is used on women's dresses, blouses in a romantic style.
- Coquille. The collar complements the neckline with a large flounce, which is located asymmetrically or in a circle. This element is not relevant, but it can be found on silk or satin blouses, shirts, dresses.
- Bow. The detail is tied under a stand-up shirt-type collar. It is found on women's blouses and dresses, and adds romance and flirtatiousness to the image.
A hood is also a popular collar modification. The detail is used on women's and men's jackets, coats, sweatshirts or sports jackets. The element protects from cold wind and rain.
Fashion trends
The stand-up and turn-down collars have many variations that adapt to fashion trends. Designers offer unusual cuts and shapes, returning to long-forgotten solutions, making the image more creative and bright. The main types of collars that have been popular for several seasons:
- Cowhide. A one-piece or false collar made of wool or knitwear. The detail falls smoothly onto the chest in the form of a voluminous fold. Decorates sports hoodies, knitted blouses or knitted sweaters.
- Medici or Raf. High collar made of a dense frame. Decorated with rhinestones, beads, feathers, guipure. The model reaches the middle of the back of the head. It is found in carnival and stage images, on wedding dresses.
- Berta. A wide lapel that falls from the neck to the shoulders, can reveal them. The model sometimes has an extension on the back. The accessory decorates a women's sheath dress, blouse.
- Halter. An elegant collar that is worn on the neck, frames the décolleté area, the back and shoulders are open. Clothes with such an element are suitable for slender girls.
This season, openwork collars and models decorated with beads, rhinestones, and stones remain relevant. Such an element complements a strict or nude image, giving a woman a flirtatious look. Men are offered a classic stand with pointed or beveled edges, an Eton model (with a rounded departure).
Nuances of design and finishing depending on the material
Almost all types of collars are used for blouses and dresses. A stand-up collar is suitable for a business look, a festive outfit is decorated with a turn-down version made of lace, silk, large flounces, ribbons. Knitted models are decorated with a cowl or polo. A successful combination of a Peter Pan collar and an A-line dress.
Fantasy models are not suitable for decorating outerwear; they are used only in combination with silk or satin blouses. Classic cotton, linen, jacquard, flannel shirts are best combined with a stand-up collar with buttons.
For outerwear, collars made of the same material as the coat or jacket are used. The element is sewn from drape, wool, knitwear, filled with synthetic padding or down. The detail can be decorated with leather, buttons or a brooch. Fitted down jackets, sheepskin coats can be decorated with fur collars in the same tone as the material.
Detachable collar as a fashion accessory
Since its inception, the collar has been used as an accessory that goes with shirts, dresses, blouses and even knitted sweaters. Overhead models are made of textiles, leather, openwork weaving, knitted fabric. The accessory is attached to buttons, satin ribbons, snaps, Velcro. The collar is selected according to the shape of the neck of the garment.
You can crochet beautiful openwork collars yourself. On thematic pages you can find master classes with patterns that will make the work easier.
The detachable collar can be used as a necklace, so it is richly decorated with rhinestones, stones, and sequins. For street style, a classic cut-off shirt-type model is suitable. It can be worn over a sweater, T-shirt, blouse or turtleneck.
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