peter pan collar
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Definition
Noun: A peter pan collar is a style of clothing collar. It is flat, lies smoothly against the garment, and is characterized by its rounded ends that meet or overlap at the front of the neckline.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the context of fashion, clothing design, and garment descriptions. It describes a classic, often youthful or vintage-inspired, collar detail on blouses, dresses, and children's clothing.
Examples
- The dress had a delicate peter pan collar trimmed with lace.
- She prefers blouses with a peter pan collar because they look neat and timeless.
- The school uniform included a white shirt with a peter pan collar.
Advanced Usage
- The style is named after the collar worn by the character Peter Pan in early 20th-century stage productions and illustrations, evoking a sense of perpetual childhood or classic style.
- It can be made from the same fabric as the garment or from a contrasting material like lace or satin.
Variants and Related Words
- Collar (n): The part of a shirt, dress, coat, etc., that fits around the neck.
- Flat collar (n): A general category for collars that lie flat against the garment, as opposed to standing up.
Synonyms
- Rounded collar
- Flat rounded collar
Antonyms
- Stand-up collar (e.g., mandarin collar)
- Pointed collar (e.g., shirt collar)
- V-neck collar
Noun
- a flat collar with rounded ends that meet in front