Fichu collar

Fichu collar is a separate or applied triangular cloth crossing the décolletage—soft drape, not a wired stand.

Jabot is a vertical frill at the throat. Flat is cut onto the garment neckline.

Fichu entries describe triangular kerchiefs filling low necklines in Georgian and Regency dress.[1] Commons fichu diagrams show shoulder drape and chest cross.[2] Blouse histories note fichu revival on romantic blouses.[3]

Lace fichus dressed open robes for modesty without raising the gown neckline.[1] silk and cotton mousseline fichus pinned at the bosom.[2] Fichu differs from sailor square flaps.[3]

Today fichu collar appears in historical costume, prairie-revival dresses, and bridal separates in lace and cotton.[1][3] Pin a fichu over a jewel dress for period effect.[2] When a triangular kerchief fills the neck—fichu collar applies.[3]

Regency costume, historical reenactment, romantic blouses, prairie dresses, and bridal modesty layers.[1]

Fichu collar pins at center front—use antique brooch for period look.[2] White lace fichu reads Regency modesty.[1]

Jabot is throat frill. Flat is garment collar. Peter Pan is rounded attached leaf.[1]

Fichu collar reads Regency, modest, and romantic. Lace fichu reads historical costume.

Fichu collar vs jabot? Fichu crosses the chest; jabot hangs at the throat.[1]

Fichu collar vs shawl? Fichu is smaller and pinned for neckline fill.[2]

Fichu collar modern use? Costume, bridal, and prairie-revival fashion.[3]