Comments on: Bring Back the Dickie Collar

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:23:05 +0000

do you mean “dicky” or “chemise” like we put under a V neck Tshirt in the 1980′s? //originally known as a detachable bosom or chemise
also made in the man’s version to use under a tuxedo jacket.

http://www.vintagevictorian.com/costume_1900u.html

I had come ‘here’ looking for the lace for the front of a dress – that lets you be daring without being exposed. thank you

By: thuytiencrampton

thuytiencrampton — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:47:11 +0000

Thank you Holly for your comment! I would love to explore the different Victorian collar designs. The one I photographed above is, as you mention, an original handmade heirloom having passed a few generations.

By: holly

holly — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:11:37 +0000

There were a range of collars for ladies around the Victorian era… fichus and chemisettes were often very original handmade heirlooms which took painstaking time and effort to create.

These are still available at some places, such as Lacis in Berkeley; but are generally manufactured and considerably less unique and delicate.