Thursday, June 03, 2010

current love: vintage collars


1. The Vintage Lace Collar in Snow White, 2. 20s-30s Detachable Bib Collar, 3. Vintage Lace, Crochet, tatting, detachable White Collar, 4. Vintage 1940's La Dear Detachable Dress Collar, White with Navy Polka Dots, 5. Vintage 1968 Simplicity Pattern

I love the idea of detachable collars. Why did they ever stop making them anyway? If I could actually sew, I might actually attempt to make that mod dress with the 4 detachable collars (last image). How fun would that be? It would be like having 4, well actually 5, different dresses just by changing the collars around. That's the kind of versatility that I like. So since I'm hopeless with a sewing machine, I spent more time browsing the already-made vintage collars in Etsy instead. See the collar in the 3rd photo? That one is going to be mine! Can't wait to get it in the mail.

32 comments:

  1. JessJune 3, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Love them! Such a cute and quirky idea.

    Jess
    www.thevelvetbow.tumblr.com

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  2. ZuziJune 3, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    it's a great idea how to change the look of your dress! I love the third one, so pretty! I definitely can imagine wearing that one ;)

    http://saladofmylife.blogspot.com

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  3. IKSJune 3, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    these are wonderful :) this reminded me of Carrie @ wishwishwish...

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  4. _ffyonaJune 3, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I love the idea of detachable collars too! It's just wonderful. Can't wait to see the lovely one you got!

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  5. JonnaJune 3, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    I love the idea of detachable collars too! Collar can change the look of your dress/shirt so much :) I actually sewed a shirt dress, the collar isn't detachable but I can wear it in many different ways. Bow, neck tie or just stripes hanging.. :D

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  6. SherJune 3, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    I know what you mean, I adore vintage collars too! The one you picked is so gorgeous:)

    xx

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  7. Lady GreyJune 3, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Very sweet! You could add one of these vintage collars to any old shirt and completely transform it : )

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  8. ArianneJune 3, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    If wishes were collars, I'd have a dozen Peter Pan ones and an Edwardian confection. Great post, I never knew about detachable collars except for men.

    A from A + B in the Sea

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  9. soph // and other thingsJune 3, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    That polka dot one is way cute!

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  10. YEYE STYLE BLOGJune 3, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Those are so pretty interesting collars, I think I favorited the polka dot one on etsy. Ive made one of my own recently being inspired by the shape of the new Miu Miu spring 10 collection, you should come check it out on my blog.

    xo

    -Izzy

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  11. LuciaJune 3, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    aww that's so pretty, I love the polka collar :D

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  12. LilacandgreyJune 3, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    these are GREAT! I would totally wear them!

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  13. The Childlike EmpressJune 4, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    cute cute cute....i keep buying tins with lovely lace collars, your right if i just had one that went on every outfit it would be far handier....

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  14. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Those are super cute! You should learn how to sew and bring them back :)!!

    -Jodi @ http://alexisbittarretail.wordpress.com

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  15. laura mayJune 4, 2010 at 1:25 AM

    I love that bib/collar look. So sweet! Thanks for the comment on my blog, I can't wait to get it in the mail!

    lm.x

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  16. Lulu and her whimsical ways!June 4, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    Brilliant idea, I love blouses with ruffles and quirky collars and this would provide me with hours of different combinations sigh!

    Love your blog, though I may have said that already!

    http://thepeddarchronicles.blogspot.com/

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  17. Maria ConferJune 4, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    I love detachable collars and I'm always making peter pan and sailor collars for myself!

    Lulu Letty

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  18. LizJune 4, 2010 at 3:18 AM

    What a lovely effect!

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  19. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    I love them.
    Very cute.



    LOVE!

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  20. JenJune 4, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    Yes! These are just gorgeous. Such an easy way to add a vintage feel to any outfit.

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  21. tabithaJune 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    thats a pretty clever idea, because then u can wear your dress with or without a collar and you can alternate collars as well. maybe we shld bring them back

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  22. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    ohh, these are so pretty! i have my eye on one from UO that i saw in their catalog recently. and i'm hopeless with a sewing machine too, but trying to get better :)

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  23. Emma JadeJune 4, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    that first one is beyond perfection!
    xxx

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  24. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityJune 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Gosh, I love vintage collars. I've been on the look-out for one for ages while thrifting. For some silly reason I seem to be too lazy to search Etsy. I know, I know, it doesn't make any sense at all. More energy is expended while physically thrifting than would be if I were browsing Etsy while sitting in comfy chair with my laptop ;)

    The collar you bought is lovely! I can't wait to see what you wear it with :)

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  25. polliJune 4, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Thanks for the lovely post! Always so nice to see your comments on my wall!

    xx0x0x0

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  26. GracieJune 4, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    They are really lovely. I adore the 4th collar. That is gorgeous! I want to be able to sew as well because it would be a wonderful skill to have.

    By the way I adore your new etsy pieces. And a photo print with the jewellery is such a sweet idea. x

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  27. GingerJune 4, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Love these... I loved one of my grandmother's so much, and I never saw her wear it, so a few years ago, I politely asked if I could have it. (Of course, she said yes. Can Mamaw's ever say no?) It's pretty intricate with pearls and such, so I usually just wear with a tee, but I never thought of wearing it with a bear neck and shoulders. What a beautifull idea with a strapless dress this summer!

    Bril!

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  28. MissaJune 4, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I actually love the idea of wearing one against bare skin like a necklace as in the first photo!

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  29. AJune 5, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I really love vintage detachable collars, i have two myself!

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  30. Busy Bee LaurenJune 6, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Oh my gosh. They are so cute!

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  31. BetaJune 7, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    oh, i love collars so much as well!
    they can really dress up any outfit and make you look more delicate and feminine.

    my favorite collar is the one i made out of white faux fur for contest and embellished with pink swarovski crystals - you can see it here :)

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/18164776@N07/4497311062/in/set-72157609346434532/

    www.BetaBoutique.etsy.com

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  32. babalismeJune 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    I love them too! And to think that they're detachable!

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