Types of Collars

There are many different types of collars used on clothing. A collar was
originally intended to serve functional purposes like protecting the neck but
is now more of a decorative feature. There are 3 basic collar types to which
all other styles have been adapted to create new, interesting designs.
Not all collars are attached to the neckline; they can be detachable with
buttons, ties or zips. They can also be patterned into a style like coats or a

cowl neck top.

3 Basic Collar Types
There are 3 basic collar types: the stand collar, flat collar, and roll collar.
These styles are then adapted to create different variations, as listed
below.
Stand Collar – a collar that stands up without a fold-over. They are often
closed with a button fastening.
Flat Collar – A flat collar sits flat against the garment. A peter pan collar is a
popular flat collar style.
Roll Collar – A rolled collar is one seen on shirts. The roll collar is attached
to a stand and rolls over the top of the stand toward the garment.
Types of Collars – Illustrated Guide
This is an illustrated guide to the many traditional and modern styles of
collars found in fashion and sewing today. Below are a range of different
types of collars:
Bow Collar
A bow collar is two long pieces of fabric that tie up into a bow. A bowtie
collar is a feminine, soft and relaxed feature.

Bertha Collar
A bertha collar is an oversized, flat collar. They originated in the Victorian
era and have been a popular choice for costumes. They are very dramatic
and add a touch of elegance and femininity.

Cascade Collar
A cascade collar falls from around the neck in soft ruffles or waves. This
style is cut from a circular pattern, creating a soft drape. It is best made in a
lightweight D that drapes beautifully, like chiffon, rayon or silk.

Cowl collar
A cowl collar folds over at the top of the neckline of a garment and creates
softly draped fabric ruffles. The cowl can be big or small, depending on the
pattern.

Convertible collar
As opposed to a standard collar, a convertible collar incorporates a stand
rather than making it a separate pattern piece. The result is a more casual
look, making convertible collars easier to construct. They are found on
coats, jackets, dresses and blouses.
Detachable or Faux Collar
A detachable collar is a separate piece from a garment. It can be
considered an accessory because it is worn similarly to a necklace. It’s
common to find oversized detachable peter pan collars, especially from
brands like Ganni.
Mandarin collar
A type of stand-up collar, the mandarin is a popular style found in the
Chinese culture on traditional garments. It is short and stands upright.

Notched collar
A notched collar has a V-shaped cut-out where the collar and lapel join.
There are many variations of a notched collar, from round clover styles to
trench coat versions. They are often found on blazers, trench coats and suit
jackets.
Peter Pan collar
The peter pan collar is very popular on woman’s chiffon blouses. This collar
type has rounded edges instead of the traditional points and sits flat against
the garment.

Ruffled collar
A ruffled collar is made with a ruffle or frills around the neckline and is often
found on Victorian-style clothing.
Sailor collar
A sailor collar is a wide square shape at the back, which drapes over the
shoulders and down to a v shape at the front. It originated from sailors who
wore this style of shirt at sea to cover their shoulders.
Shawl collar
A shawl collar is a curved lapel that folds back from the front of a garment.
Usually, the style of garment will have a meeting point in the centre front
where the shawl crosses over one another. It is commonly seen on
tuxedos, shawl coats and jackets.
Shirt collar
A shirt collar is one of the most common collars, a variation of a roll collar.
There are many different styles of shirt collars, as I expand on more below.
Shirt collars can be found on men’s and women’s shirts.

Types of Shirt Collars

Along with different styles of collars as listed above, shirt collars can vary in
many ways with minor detail changes. This can be for styling purposes, like
adding a bowtie or tie under or shaping the face.

A shirt collar acts as a stabiliser, preventing the neck and shoulder areas of
the shirt from shifting too much and helping maintain its shape. Collars
prevent shirts from wrinkling or bunching up around the neck.

Different shirt collar styles can convey different looks, such as a classic and
conservative look with a pointed collar or an urban and trendy look with a
spread or button-down collar.

Below are some common shirt collar styles:

Button-down collar
A button-down collar is a standard shirt collar with small buttons connecting
the collar points to the shirt, making it less likely to flip up.

Club collar
Originally worn by members of British private clubs, this collar is a variation
of the point collar with rounded tips. This style looks neat with pins or ties.

Spread collar
This collar has a wider space between the tips of the collar. This makes it
the perfect choice for wider tie knots.

Wing collar
This collar is traditionally worn for black tie events because of its standing
points and stud closures.
Tab collar
A tab collar has small tabs that can be fastened behind the tie, helping
keep it in place.

Laydown collar
As the name implies, a laydown collar is a variation of the spread collar that
lays flat and is often worn with a suit and a tie.

Cutaway collar
In this collar, the points have been cut away to reveal more of the tie knot,
which makes it look more elegant.

Self Check 1. 1
Identification: Direction: Identify the correct answer and write it on the
space provided.

________1. It is a collar that sits flat against the garment.

________2. It is two long pieces of fabric that tie up into a bow.
________3. Folds over at the top of the neckline of a garment and creates
softly draped fabric ruffles.
________4. Is very popular on woman’s chiffon blouses this type has
rounded edges instead of the traditional points and sits flat against the
garment.
________5. It is made with a ruffle or frills around the neckline and is often
found on Victorian-style clothing.
________6. It is a collar incorporates a stand rather than making it a
separate pattern piece.
________7. It is a curved lapel that folds back from the front of a garment.
________8. This collar has a wider space between the tips of the collar.
This makes it the perfect choice for wider tie knots.
________9. In this collar, the points have been cut away to reveal more of
the tie knot, which makes it look more elegant.
________10. A type of stand-up collar, it is a popular style found in the
Chinese culture on traditional garments. It is short and stands upright.

Activity Sheet 1.
Identification: Direction: Identify the correct answer and write it on the
space provided.
Direction: Write T if the statement I TRUE and write F if the statement is
FALSE.
1. Club collar is originally worn by members of Italian private
clubs._______
2. Along with different styles of collars as listed above, shirt collars can
vary in many ways with minor detail changes._____
3. A sailor collar is a wide square shape at the front._____
4. A cascade collar falls from around the neck in soft ruffles or
waves.____
5. A collar was not intended to serve functional purposes like protecting
the neck but is now more of a decorative feature.______
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