Peter Pan collar

American  

noun

1. a close-fitting flat or rolled collar with rounded ends that meet in front of a high, round neckline.

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Peter Pan collar British  

noun

1. a collar on a round neck, having two rounded ends at the front

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Etymology

Origin of Peter Pan collar

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Metzelaar’s 6-year-old self stared back: Half smile, questioning eyes, Peter Pan collar over a sweater.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

From the wedding emerged a now-legendary photo of the actress on the arm of her new husband, wearing a pink and white gingham dress with a lacy Peter Pan collar.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2023

Pieces here included a floor-length, long-sleeve pale blue metallic dress with padded shoulders and a Peter Pan collar, and high-waisted pink metallic hot pants paired with a puffy-sleeved shirt with an allover purple floral print.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2020

The culture hasn’t yet reached the point at which a ruffly, pinafore-style dress with a Peter Pan collar telegraphs power the way that a navy pinstriped suit does.

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2019

To the first class I made the mistake of wearing a plaid jumper and a white blouse with a Peter Pan collar, but I learn quickly.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood