The Peter Pan collar dress , commonly known as the Peter Pan collar among Anglo-Saxons, is a timeless item in our wardrobes. Under its false air of a wise little girl, the Claudine collar is trendy and modern and allows you to create many combinations in terms of style. Because yes, you can bring your rock, glam or retro touch if you know what to wear your Claudine dress with .
Here are 3 trendy versions of Peter Pan collar dresses to wear this winter .
The Claudine collar born in 1905 is made by the costume designer of the Peter and Wendy production , a great classic that we all know as Peter Pan . Maude Adams, the main character of the play then wore a green blouse with a slightly rounded white collar. Since then, the Peter Pan pass can be worn sometimes as an accessory over a pretty sweater or sometimes in a very chic way on a little dress.
Col Claudine also refers to French literature and the character of Colette, a famous autobiography from 1900 called Claudine at school where we saw on the cover the protagonist wore a dress with Peter Pan collar.
It was in 1950 that the Claudine collar became a must-have in women's wardrobes thanks to the sublime Audrey Hepburn who will wear a pretty Claudine collar on a red blouse. Finally over the years, its imprint has gradually lost its personality to become slightly outdated. In recent years, it has made a comeback to become a must-have available in all kinds of chic and retro versions. This is how we see it with polka dots, sequins, leather etc...
Its retro touch and impeccable air are perfectly suited this season with predominant styles such as the neo-bourgeois style, the British trend or the Preppy style.
The dress with the Claudine collar gives you the false air of well-behaved little girls. If you like this style but want to break the little model girl side, here is how to wear a Peter Pan collar dress for a modern and current style?
The Claudine collar dress directly imposes a particular style. It is thanks to the way you will match it with your clothes and accessories that your own style will emerge from your look.
Another option to modernize the look is to choose an oversized jacket (still a big trend this winter). The boyfriend cut jacket works particularly well with the Peter Pan collar dress . Trendy look guaranteed!!
When it comes to coats, if you have a duffle coat in your closet, now is the time to take it out! It will match your outfit perfectly. Straight wool coats are also very good options to stay in the chic side of the claudine collar.
To give your outfit a rebellious air and break the image of the wise little girl, we advise you to wear a pair of Dr Martens platform boots or lace-up boots. These are very trendy and you will find all kinds of models this winter on Zalando, Asos, Sarenza or Spartoo.
For a modern and trendy style, you can also opt for black Chelsea boots or lace-up boots (big winter trend).
If you're wondering how to accessorize your Peter Pan collar dress , it's very simple! Opt for a removable Claudine collar. Sequins, glitter, studs, trendy prints, there's something for everyone!
The advantage with the removable collar is that you can easily put it on a pretty blouse or a dress with a round neck. Depending on the material and the finishes of the collar you choose, it will completely dress up your dress and give you your own style. Do you like the animal print trend that is taking over the catwalks this winter? Why not dare the graouuu collar? Do you prefer the glitter trend? Easy! Opt for a removable sequined collar .
Some ideas for trendy removable Peter Pan collars this winter 2019/2020:
The version of the white Peter Pan collar on a traditional black dress is timeless. It will be chic in all circumstances. It is worn close to the body with a straight cut or narrowed at the waist and rather short. It is perfect for a winter outfit and you will find many models with long sleeves.
Two versions are possible with the black Peter Pan collar dress:
The preppy style is very trendy this season again. A little reminder for those who skipped their fashion classes this year:the preppy style is defined by a style reminiscent of that of prestigious American universities:moccasins, university colors, shirts, straight pants, etc. A must have for this trendy look is undoubtedly the dress with the Claudine collar.
To be ultra modern, you no longer necessarily need to choose a classic black dress with a white Peter Pan collar. You can opt for dresses with tartan prints in green/navy or red and navy versions that you will match with loafers or chic ankle boots.
The Claudine dress is undeniably chic and if you accessorize it with a nice pair of pumps, you'll have everything you need to create a perfect evening, cocktail or casual look. go to a wedding. Dare to choose Peter Pan collar dresses with modern cuts and/or mix them with a perfecto.
As you will have understood, the dress with the Claudine collar which seems old-fashioned and gives falsely extremely wise airs is in fact a real fashion piece that has been going through the years for a decade.
It can be worn in the office as well as in the evening or to go to a particular event. To personalize it, just choose a version of the Claudine dress that suits us.
This winter, 3 versions of the Peter Pan collar dress are very trendy:
