Help with 1960s fold down collar name please

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Hi everyone,

Can you please help? I'm racking my brains trying to remember what this collar type is called: it's a very distinctive '60s style, a long, low, rounded collar that is folded over. I've seen them on tops and dresses.I have the name "bateau collar" in my head but I don't think that's right.

Thank you in anticipation!

 

[furwise]

The closest I can think of is a Boat neck.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Thank you Caryn: my thought too ("bateau" is French for boat).

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

Hi Nicole
yep, I would go boat neck for this- its gorgeous!
G x

 

[retro ruth]

I've done a little searching, and I couldn't find a particular term. I think 'fold over bateau collar' works.

 

[cmpollack]

I'd go with "fold over bateau" vs "fold over boat neck" just because French captures the elegance of the gown better!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Thanks ladies! I'll go with that then

Pretty sure that there was a moment back in 1985 I had a name for it but it seems to be lost in the aeons of time: plus, no saying whether it was true or not. At least this way we're all on the same page!

N

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

it is a collared bateau, at least that is what my mom called this sort of neckline.

That is a gorgeous dress, btw!

I't so nice to see you, Nicole!! Happy Holiday season to you and your dear hubby! xo

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Lovely gown, Nicole! I love your model's hairdo too!

Wishing you a very Happy Holiday season!:Snow:

 

[Linn]

I'm having trouble with "bateau" for this because I think of bateau or boat neck as straight. However, I looked and I can't find a name for this type of collar, either. I think fold-over rounded collar is closer but not quite it. I do agree it'a a lovely gown!

Linn

 

[claireshaeffer]

Hi, Nicole,
The collar appears to be cut on the bias. If so, this would be a reason it drapes so nicely. C

 

[retro ruth]

I did see 'bias roll collar' used quite a bit. If you google image 'bias roll collar' you do see a lot of similar collars, from the 60s. However I'm not sure if yours qualifies as a roll collar.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Thanks Ruth - you're right, that brings up similar examples! Claire, you're also right about it being bias cut. This one sits very flatly - probably as a result of my enthusiastic dry cleaner. Originally the fold may have been softer.

Lovely to see you all, and thank you for your replies - I miss you all terribly and hope to come back once my book is finished. It's due the end of June so we'll see how we go.

I'm loving working with a model: she brings the clothes to life, plus she's fun to dress up. The best part of my week. I'm tempted to go back and reshoot everything that was originally done on a mannequin. This particular dress has a low, square backline with a flat bow and rosette - long, flared skirt. I love the ribbon treatment on the bodice.

Happy festive season to you all too - hope there's a little time off in there so you can spend time with your loved ones.

:Santa Rockettes:

 

[retro ruth]

It's great to see you here Nicole! Congratulations on the latest book deal.

Wishing you happy festivities!

 

[claireshaeffer]

I wouldn't call it a bias roll collar. It can be bias cut and be flat.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Nice to see you again Nicole! Merry Christmas and I am looking forward to your latest book.

 

[Marzilli_Vintage]

Reminds me of a Bermuda collar, but those are usually on front-closing garments I think.

 

[Art C. Packrat]

It's a boat neck collar because of the ''slit'' neck opening .