A sailor collar is a wide, unsupported collar with a sharp V-shape at the front and a square back, traditionally worn as part of a sailor uniform. It can be stiffened with starch and often includes a tie as a decorative element. Sailor collars can be worn by women and children and are a common design element in vintage dresses. The collar can be made detachable and a half roll collar can be added to accommodate a necktie or scarf.
A sailor collar is a collar with a deep, sharp front V. It is traditionally a wide unsupported collar, and features a square back. As an unsupported collar, it is intended to lie flat on the wearer’s back and shoulders and does not contain the visible appearance of a roll. The collar is tailored to the traditional sailor uniform and is most commonly styled as an attached, non-removable collar. However, some people choose to make the sailor collar a detachable part of the shirt or dress, to offer more of a fashionable look.
While most sailor collars are designed and cut to lay flat, the half roll collar is designed to have a little support at the back. The reason for this alteration in the traditional design is to give the wearer the option of being able to comfortably accommodate a necktie or scarf added as an additional accessory and worn under the neck and tied at the source of the outfit. Those who choose to include the small bracket at the back of the collar should note, however, that if the bracket turns out to be too high, the wearer when viewed in profile will appear to have obviously rounded shoulders.
Sailor collars are often stiffened with starch and/or interfacing to create a more dramatic collar look. Also, a sailor collar on an outfit will often include a tie as a decorative element. Designers often choose to vary the front shape of the necklace, as well as the height of the necklace drop, both in the front and back.
Most commonly worn by women and children, a sailor necklace is a fairly traditional part of a nautical-themed outfit. Sailor necklaces are also a common addition to anime costumes, and are often used as part of a party costume. Also, a sailor collar is a common design element found in vintage dresses.
To create this type of necklace, the pattern used is considered simple and can be easily adjusted in size to suit the needs of the intended wearer. A basic sailor collar pattern is square or rectangular in shape at one end, with the sides tapering to the points at the other end, which form the front sides of the collar. The rounded neckline of the shirt is cut between the two points.
Sailor necklaces have a timeless quality. They can be found in decades-old vintage clothing, right down to ’60s scooter dresses and ’80s padded tops. Their heritage seems to last forever.
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