Who invented collars?
What was the original purpose of collars?
Originally, the shirt collar’s purpose was to fold down over neckwear such as neckties or bowties, but different shirt collar styles serve a number of fashion purposes today. Some parts of the collar include: Band: The stiffer part of the shirt collar that helps it stand up straight.
Why is it called a collar?
When did collars become fashionable?
What is the history of collars?
jabot
Decoration made up of one or two pieces of fine soft pleated fabric; it is attached at the base of the neck and spreads out over the chest.
sailor collar
Collar that is square in back and has long lapels extending over the chest; it is fastened to a V-neck and, out of modesty, the plunging neckline is often concealed with a piece of fabric.
bow collar
Collar made of a long strip of soft fabric sewn onto a round neck; it can be tied in front in various ways.
shawl collar
Wide turned-down collar with long rounded lapels that partially cross in front.
Peter Pan collar
Flat collar of uniform width with rounded tips; it is sewn onto a fairly open neck.
dog ear collar
Turned-down collar characterized by long, fairly wide points, which are rounded at the tips.
tailored collar
Collar whose fold covers the back of the neck; its lapels form a V where they cross on the chest.
shirt collar 
Collar with rounded or tapered points that is sewn onto the neck and turned down along a fold line, which is higher in back than in front.
Collar: piece sewn onto a garment that finishes or adorns the neck.
turtleneck
High-necked collar that is folded over; it is usually snug around the neck and does not fasten.
cowl neck
Turtleneck that is large enough to be draped over the head, making a kind of hood that frames the face.
polo collar
Turned-down pointed collar fastened with a buttoned placket, which ends at mid-chest.
stand-up collar
Collar made of a narrow strip of fabric that sticks up from a round neck; its edges meet in front but do not fasten.
mandarin collar
Stand-up collar with rounded upper points that come together at the neck, forming a V.
bertha collar
Collar made of a strip of fabric of variable width and attached to the edge of a neckline or round neck.
collaret
Piece of delicate, pleated or gathered fabric that adorns the neck of a dress; its shape has varied greatly from one period to another.
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