Like the detachable shirt collar, the dickey (a bosom-front for a dress shirt) was invented as a separate accessory for the shirt, which thus could be washed, starched, and pressed more readily than could be laundered if the dickey were an integral part of the shirt.
Dickies could be the answer to all your winter woes. For those of you unfamiliar with the dickie (also spelled dickey or dicky), its a type of false shirt-front that was originally intended to be worn with a tuxedo. Since its inception it has transformed, and today many wear it underneath shirts, giving the appearance that youre layering a shirt overtop of a turtleneck.
Not only will this trend keep your neck cozy during the cool months, but it will add extra warmth without creating extra bulk — you wont get exceedingly hot because you wont have to wear tons of layers to get the layering effect. Some of our favorite designers and stores have started carrying them, and we have a feeling that its only a matter of time before they become a closet staple.
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As raved about on QVC and in OK! and InTouch Magazines, our line of dickey collars (also called dicky / dickie / detachable collars) are the perfect layering accessory under cozy winter sweaters, blazers, shift dresses and even your favorite tee. Designed in the USA, our collars are lightweight, breathable, machine washable and one size fits all.
FAQ
Whats the difference between a dickie and a turtleneck?
Well, turtleneck dickies are less constricting than regular turtleneck shirts and way less bulky than any turtleneck sweater, hands down. Turtleneck dickies provide a solid alternative to wearing less clothing, which in turn will make you feel less constricted and sweaty while still keeping your look on point.
How do you wear a dickie collar?
The Dickey collar is actually just a half-shirt that you put on over part of your chest, then just slip on a sweatshirt, tank top, or blouse, and it’ll give you that put-together look without having to wear so many layers.
What is a dickie on a jacket?
See, in the realm of fashion, dickeys are simply a sleeveless alternative to a sweater, often hidden underneath a jacket of some sort. Dickeys are at once a cute winter accessory and functional layering tool. They slip over your head the way any sweater would, but here’s the kicker: They have no sides.
How do you make a dickie?
See, in the realm of fashion, dickeys are simply a sleeveless alternative to a sweater, often hidden underneath a jacket of some sort. Dickeys are at once a cute winter accessory and functional layering tool. They slip over your head the way any sweater would, but here’s the kicker: They have no sides.
