Big Giant Floppy Collars

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

For lack of a better description...

I guess maybe wing, elephant ears?🐘

I was looking at this sweater vest, very inexpensive from Costco. I think it's pretty but I question the lack of structure in that collar. Like it would just flap in the breeze so to speak and never stay in place. Especially in a knit. Nitpicky and insignificant I know.

What's your opinion on that type of collar?

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dex · ‎03-09-2010

I think on the model that it minimizes the bust and accentuates the hips.If you are bigger in hip area then that might not be the best choice.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I like that style ... it's VERY easy to make. It's basically a rectangle with armholes. I have quite a few like that because they are quick projects.

For my body shape - I like the look. I have wide shoulders and no curves.

Snicks1 · ‎07-28-2012

For me personally, I can't stand any clothing/fabric that flops around, lol. I don't like how they look on me or how they feel, flapping around my body. It's a "thing" I have.

"To each their own, in all things".

shoptheQ · ‎09-10-2010

I gotta agree - not a fan. And what about all the bell sleeves ??? I see them dipping into all my food and how do you get a coat over them ??

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

I tend to wear tailored clothing b/c I'm 5'0" tall and too much of anything overwhelms.

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Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@shoptheQ

With the exception of eating from a trough I see no difficulty in keeping your sleeves out of your food?! Seems a rather silly concern

jeanlake · ‎03-10-2010

Wore the extra material in the 70s -- along with elephant leg jeans. Cute when you're slim and young...for a while. No interest in returning to that style.

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ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

I like the collar and the center of the vest would part a little if you weren't standing still. There was a black D & C vest within the last year that had similar, though about 1/3 smaller collar than this one. One of the hosts wore it sleeveless and it went into waitlist.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I have collars like that, it's not like they are new. What is there to say? I think it depends on the entire garment. That sweater seems heavy, it's thick knit so personally the collar would be "to much". A lighter knit fabric, with movement would work for me. Or does work for me, since I do have open cardigans in that style in closet.