[Collar types]

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.