peter pan collars

To channel Fall's ladylike look, we're embracing boxy bags, midi-skirts, and most recently — sweet Peter Pan collars on our blouses, sweaters, and dresses. Unlike sharp menswear, these collars are soft, girlie, and hint at something a little more retro. We're pairing ours with everything from crisp skinny pants, wide-leg denim, and curve-hugging pencil skirts to balance the prim and proper feel. Of course, there are other ways to wear them — like on an edgier sheer LBD or leopard-print blouse, for instance. Click through to shop 10 of our favorite ways to wear the trend.

>> Embrace Fall's prominent-collar trend with the season's newest batch of collar-shaped statement necklaces. These decadent (and detachable!) riffs on Peter Pan or tuxedo collars are the perfect way to transfer a bit of glitz to any ensemble, and suddenly we've been seeing them everywhere. Lanvin, Isaac Mizrahi, and Louis Vuitton (left) all currently offer equally dazzling versions, and Chanel debuted a dreamy diamante style for Resort 2012. Click through to shop 15 drool-worthy versions, now.

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>> Here comes the newest collar shape, just in time for the new season. In versions ranging from oversized (Giambattista Valli), prim (DKNY), and even detachable (Louis Vuitton), Peter Pan collars are popping up everywhere — and on everyone. Channel your inner Alexa Chung and wear yours peeking out from under a smart little cardi, or go for a sweetly glamorous look — à la Hailee Steinfeld at a July 2011 Miu Miu event in Los Angeles — and look for collars embellished with beads and jewels. Click through for a bit of collar inspiration, then continue on to shop the trend.