Monday, September 24, 2012

peter pan

it is so interesting  how certain retro styles make their comebacks. i love how fashion returns for another hurrah in different ways. the peter pan collar is one of those retro styles that keeps going. according to wikipedia, it is "named after the costume worn in 1905 by actress maude adams in her role as peter pan, and particularly associated with little girls' dresses". seems like this little collar has had quite a few revivals, hasn't it? i recently bought a detachable beaded peter pan collar from a lovely seller on etsy, becoming the second piece of a peter pan accessory that i have (i posted a tobi necklace here). i am eagerly waiting its arrival. it's another way to wear a trend without committing to it on a piece.  

what do you think of the peter pan collar? 


this sweater is from simons, a canadian retailer, is sold out on the site but is called "retro tompe-l'oeil sweater" the site seems to stock with new items (and sell out of other items) quickly. the e-comm site is really user friendly and their sizing guide accurate. free shipping for purchases over $50 and free returns. 





outfit - sweater, simons, sold out but similar here at j crew and here on the simons site; skirt: H&M, here; trench: H&M, similar here; shoes: christian louboutin new decoltissimo


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43 comments:

  1. Very cute Peter Pan sweater! Love the back buttons! Got to check it out at Simons. I love that store.

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    1. Thank you! I'm loving their site and I had to do a return on a skirt that didn't fit and it was painless. Would definitely buy there again.

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  2. Cute looks so great on you! I tried the Peter Pan collar but it wasn't for me - makes me look to juvenile LOL!

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    1. Aw! I bet you're being too critical! You always look great!

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  3. You look fab as always,dear!
    I like how you combined the peter pan collar with lace skirt so the outfit isn't infantile, but very very chic?

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    1. Thank you Jana! Yes, it is easy to look like a little girl with this collar. I'm happy you like this post! Hugs to you. P

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  5. love this look!
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  6. I like the Peter Pan collar, the whole outfit is put together nicely. I love that trench :)

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  7. I absolutely adore peter pan collars! Love the sweater. I wish I discovered simons sooner but I only heard about it after I moved away from Toronto. :(

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    1. oh boo!! if you need help getting it to you, please let me know! :)

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  8. Loving the peter pan collar! And this red trench is so gorgeous!
    Meredith
    www.createthatoutfit.com

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  9. I don't know what's cuter about the sweater...the collar or the back of it!

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  10. I personally am all about the peter pan collar trend and you pull it off greatly with the lace skirt!

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  11. Aw you have such a good wardrobe I'm jealous! I always love your looks, makes me wish I worked just so I could wear those outfits hehe well I suppose I could wear it at home (until Marley decides to spew on it lol)

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  12. Like the shirt but I LOVE the lace skirt.

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  13. I love peter pan collar ! And that lace skirt is amazing !

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  14. Wow, such a beautiful outfit with so many great details! That sweater is fabulous! So pretty! I love the peter pan collar. I just recently bought a detachable collar and actually love wearing it. So true that it's a great way to test out a trend but not commit to buying a full sweater or shirt.

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    1. thanks jenny!! the detachable collar is great too spruce up a dress as well.. i'm trying to find ways to wear it and get some mileage! LOL.

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  15. It's funny because I seriously disliked peter pan collars until this fall. Now I'm in love with it, I think it is such a fun collar!

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    1. it is a very very fun accessory! i'm getting into the "falling in love" category with it as well.

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  16. Thanks for checking out my blog! Followning you back! xx
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  18. I love collars - oxfords, Peter pan, I love them all.

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  19. I'm a fan of the look and happy to see it coming back.

    Love your feminine take on the look, as always; that sweater detail, with the buttons down the back and contrast piping, is terrific. I just have one peter pan trompe l'oeil collar on a vintage Marc Jacobs shirt, and I like to pair it with cuffed jeans to tough it up a bit.

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    1. thank you melissa!! this is quite a versatile sweater. i can't wait to try it with different things.

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  20. I think it is a sweet look. Love it with the lace skirt too. I have the collar on one dotted top, but I do love the beaded collars and necklaces. I didn't think Mr. would like it but he does and said he just doesn't like it when I put the boys in peter pan shirts. Oh well :)

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  21. Love this look with the lace detailing in the skirt and the Peter Pan collar! Love!!

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    1. thank you naturally nae!! and thanks for visiting my blog!

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  22. I'm loving Peter Pan collars - it just seems so fun and whimsical! This pairs so nicely with the lace skirt and red coat :)

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  23. Awww! Thank you for posting this!! I have that skirt and it is still hanging in my closet since I have no idea on what to wear it with!! You always look amazing, P! Hugs!!

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