so i know it’s no secret: i love a good peter pan collar. i have always been drawn to pretty details like ruffles, lace, ribbon bows and sweet little collars. to me, they add just a touch of femininity and fun without sacrificing sophistication. and since peter pan collars saw a lot of popularity in the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, they always add a vintage touch to any outfit.
some might think that this style can’t be worn without looking too juvenile, but i beg to differ! just look at the way these lovely ladies manage to sport their collars in these inspirational outfits.
column a: sacaton june in a pretty dress she made by hand, the cat’s pajamas in one of the most beautiful vintage dresses i have ever seen, and alexa chung wearing a very fashion-forward ruffled collar with a pretty little tie.
column b: a stunning outfit from the lyell fall 2009 lookbook, some girls wander pairing a bright red sash with the collar on her vintage dress, and who is that last one? i know it’s from 2006.
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I completely agree about the peter pan collar! Back in grade school my school had a uniform and luckily they had the peter pan collar. It made for a lot of cut pictures :)
They are quite sweet, and the bows are too~!
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
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I agree, I'm not a fan of collars but I do love the look of peter pan collars. Especially if you have bow tie.
I think the peter pan collar is divine!
colormenana.blogspot.com
that first dress on the left is my dream.
PP collars are NOT too juvenile! I love them, too
oh my I can't choose and that's good thing cause they all soo lovely!!!
I've been looking for some good Peter Pan-collared shirts for a million years. These girls rock it! I SPOT ALEXA CHUNG<3 :)
I totally agree! The little details are what makes things different and pretty! Great choices!
i remember reading the baby sitter's club books and mary anne used to wear peter pan collar blouses! i've been hooked ever since.
I do love the peter pan collar. always so pretty, I think.
aww thanks for including me with all this stylish gals!! you're reminding me that i've got to make more things with little collars!
I so covet that Lyell outfit.
lululetty.blogspot.com
Peter pan collars are the best :)
I'm going to make a guess and say the last one is Chloe. The color scheme of the outfit seems very Chloe to me.
I love the bows that can be tied under the peter pan collars.
i was going to say chloe too, but that's just a guess!
I love peter pan collars as well! Adorable!