Ruffle collar
A decorative collar made of gathered or tiered ruffles encircling the neck—soft frill trim on blouses and dresses rather than a stiff shirt leaf.
How to recognize it
Origin and history
Where it is used
What is worn now
Editorial styling suggestions from MsDressly—not strict rules.
How it differs
Expression and impression
Common questions
Sources
- Blouse . Wikipedia Women's blouse sleeves including poet, lantern, and flutter forms.
- File:Juana Romani Young girl with a ruffled collar 1892.jpg . Wikimedia Commons Portrait of girl with ruffled collar; public domain.
- Peter Pan collar . Wikipedia Rounded flat collar cousin to ruffle and poet collars.
September 19, 2026

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