Types of collars male and female. What are the types of collars?

A collar is an element of clothing, which is a strip of fabric. It fringes and decorates the neckline. The collar is always in sight and is of great importance, because it plays an important role in creating a harmonious image.

History of the collar in Russia

In the past, this accessory was an indispensable part of any costume. In Russia in the XVIII century, almost all types of collars were sewed separately from clothing. And at the right time to fasten. The standard collar of that time was let out from under the clothes by two fingers, so that it edged the back of the head.

People provided could afford to decorate this detail of clothing with buttons of gold and silver, inscriptions embroidered with gold threads, pearls.

Adornment for the collars of the poor people served as copper buttons.

Appearance in Europe

In European countries, this element of clothing appeared after the Crusades.

The first models were made on wire frames, for example, a three-dimensional collar-stand. He appeared in the fashion world in the XIV century and became an integral part of men's costumes.

Time passed, everything changed, and the shape of the collars changed.

In the XVI century, collars began to make more comfortable, in addition, they have become a permanent attribute of various women's clothing.

The main types of collars

This small detail of clothing can be called a fashion informer, because its shape and size directly depends on the latest trends.

However, not only fashion trends dictate the rules for choosing this element. Very much depends on the structure of the figure, the face oval, the selected material and the direct purpose of the collar.

Depending on the fashion trends, collars can be of a variety of types: small, narrow, rounded, very large, with a stand, flat, laced, knitted, and others. But if viewed from the point of view of cut, then they are divided into vtachnye, tselnokroenye and removable.

Variety of collars

Vtachnye do much easier than the whole-piece. The latter are applied when the error in the performance of parts is not particularly important, and also in those cases where simplified processing is required. One-piece collars are usually made on light blouses, casual dresses.

There are a lot of types of vtachnyh collars, among them the most famous types: with a straight stand, reclining, tied, flat, collar, slightly lagging behind the neck, short-type, collar-stand.

All these species are conventionally divided into 4 main groups:

1. Standing.
2. Stand-up and turn-down.
3. Flat-lying.
4. Jackets.

Standing collar

Standing collars give things austerity and brevity. Often they are found in the outer clothing, which is designed for the cold season, such as jackets, coats. You can also find such a neck finish in business-style clothes, for example, different types of shirt collars.

• High collar-stand - tightly wraps around the neck and resembles a tube in shape. This style also includes varieties: a polo-collar, a mandarin collar, a funnel collar and others.
• "Mao" is a collar-stand, which has a vertical cut without rounding the edges.
• "Clamp" - a soft collar that lies in the form of soft folds.
• "Stuart" - this model, which in the upper part has a decoration in the form of lace.

Also popular are the styles "Italian", "shark", "batten down". The last three details are united by the fact that they give the man's shirt a strict and laconic look. The neck, which is framed by such a collar, attracts the eye, drawing all attention to itself from the rest of the details of clothing.

Still standing collars usually decorate the outer clothing: jackets, jackets, coats. They are not only designed as styling, but also perfectly protected from wind and cold.

Standing collar

A standing-collar collar is quite versatile. It is used both in the design of women's and men's clothing, and in the nursery. Use this design to create elegant models and for everyday decoration.

They are constructed from two parts - a flight and a rack. The part that is hidden inside is called the stance, and the one that is outside is away.

There are the following types of standing-turn collars:

• Shirt type. It can have a variety of flight configurations with both sharpened and rounded edges;
• Polo polish is a small collar with two or three buttons.

One of the striking examples of a standing-turn collar is the collar of a shawl.

Flat collar

They are also called turn-down.

The neck of this structure is treated with the help of obtachka. Usually the neck is attached to the clothes so that the collar is between its edge and the obtusement. Otherwise, the collar is sewn to the obtilation, and the spear is attached to the neck.

Common styles of the turndown collar:

• "Peter Pan," which received its name in honor of the eponymous literary hero, is a small round-shaped collar.
• "Bertha" is a large size collar that covers the shoulders. Very often made of lace.

If a woman looks at different types of collars on a dress, then you can not imagine a turn-down collar with rounded edges.

A striking example of this type is a white collar, complementing the old school uniform - a dark brown dress of Soviet students.

Coat collar

This type can usually be seen on coats, jackets, raincoats.

Popular styles of this kind:

• English collar is one of the most popular styles for finishing outerwear of classic style, for example jackets or coats.
• Apash - differs in that it has wide lapels and at one time appeared in the fashion world, denoting the symbol of man's freedom. If the clothing has an apash-shaped collar, then the tie is considered superfluous in this case.

Fantasy collar

A separate group can be identified fantasy collars, which are difficult to attribute to any existing species. These products have a designer finish of the neck and can consist of the most unexpected details.

These are the perfect types of collars on a dress, blouse and blouse.

One of the most striking examples is the bow, which was invented by the famous Coco Chanel. This exquisite piece of clothing consists of a double scarf tied at the neck. Such an accessory will give the female image originality and romanticism.

Also to popular styles of this interesting group include the following types of collars:

• Kokilye - the finish of the neck of dresses and blouses, made in the form of shuttlecock. Such a collar is cut out oblique or in a circle and sewed into the neck;
• The jabot is a lace collar made of light fabric sewn into the neck.

Create by own hands

Every thing handmade has a special value. Often needlewomen prefer not to buy a finished product, but to create an original collar that no one else will have.

Naturally, all the types of collars considered above can be knitted or crocheted. Just do not forget that it is quite difficult to do this. Before starting work, it is better to study the experience of people who have already dealt with knitting this detail of clothing. Decide with the model.

Today you can find a variety of master classes on how to knit collars. Photos with step-by-step and detailed explanations will give a complete idea of which side to approach to work. This is a very useful experience, which should not be ignored. There are also thematic forums where the craftsmen share their experience. Here you can ask questions that arise during knitting. As a rule, collars knit separately, and then sewn to the collar of the product. The most common types of knitted collars are a collar-stand, a turn-down collar with rounded or pointed edges, a collar, a lace collar, a collar-necklace.

Choose a female collar in the shape of a face

The shape of the product affects not only the appearance of clothing, but also the appearance of its owner. Since the collar is visually a continuation of the face, this detail will either help visually smooth out the shortcomings of the face oval, or, conversely, emphasize them. Therefore, choosing this accessory, it is necessary to take into account the nuances of appearance, so that it really becomes an ornament.

There are some recommendations that will help you choose a collar.

1. Women who have an elongated face, will fit classic and delicate styles, with rounded edges.
2. Owners of a round oval face are better to choose in favor of collars with pointed ends. Soft and flowing lines will emphasize the shape of the face.
3. Those who have a long neck, you should give preference to the collars-racks or collars on the rack, for example, choose the style "Apash".
4. Those who have a short neck is better to avoid voluminous and fantasy types of collars. Such shapes are better to choose the owners of the pear-shaped body.
5. Wide collars, fantasy lapels that expand to the top, will perfectly adorn women's clothes, which have an A-shaped figure, stand out with narrow shoulders and wide hips.

We emphasize the male virtues

Men, like women, sometimes scrupulously treat their appearance. Especially acute is the issue for people who work in the business sphere and must comply with strict dress code. Such men should be able to distinguish the classic English collar from the collar-rack.

If you know some simple rules, you will not have to worry about the wrong collar.

1. A round and wide face is visually capable of narrowing the turndown collar with long corners. In this case, it is necessary to avoid styles having rounded ends with widely spaced angles.
2. For owners of an elongated face, well-placed models with a large-size tie knot are well suited.
3. The long neck is perfectly disguised by a collar-stand or a high turndown collar with buttons.