Black Baroque collar

The black baroque collar is a round, pleated ruff made of black mesh-like material that you wear separately around your neck over a blouse or shirt. The collar is intended for women and men creating a historical look: a nobleman or court lady from the Baroque period, but just as well a Pete outfit. This makes it suitable for Carnival, Halloween, a theme party, and Sinterklaas.

What to expect from the black baroque collar

• The collar stands in tight, upright pleats all around, allowing it to remain standing around the neck like a wide disc.
• The lower edge is finished with a finely scalloped trim along each pleat.
• The color is solid black, which contrasts sharply with a white shirt or white blouse.
• The design is unisex and, according to the store data, intended for adults.

The ruff as a historical feature

A wide pleated neck collar is characteristic of sixteenth and seventeenth-century clothing and is one of the most instantly recognizable parts of a historical costume. Precisely because the collar separates the head from the shoulders, the silhouette line is immediately read as "old-fashioned". In Dutch dress-up traditions, the same shape appears with Petes, where the collar marks the transition between the shirt and the doublet. A black version looks stricter and more elegant than a white one, which leans more towards a court jester and Pete party.

How to create a complete historical look with the baroque collar

Start with a white shirt or a white blouse with wide sleeves, as this is where the black pleats stand out best. Over that, wear a doublet, a vest, or a velvet jacket in a dark color. A curled wig in gray or black completes the Baroque look, optionally with a beret or a hat with a feather. For a Pete look, you combine the collar with a colored Pete suit and a beret.

If you are looking for a separate neck collar that you can reuse with multiple costumes, order the black baroque collar here. Customers give our store an average rating of 8.7.