The Hunt: Fake Collars for Layered Workwear (aka Dickies)

Sure, we all know what it is wardrobe essentials for work professional women should have in their closets, but if you’re buying for the first time or changing one you’ve worn to the floor, finding just the right incarnation in stores can be a pain. Inside “Hunting,We search the stores for an essential product that every woman should have.

If you’re trying to look more flashy, one of the classic looks is the layered look for sweaters. Seems like a simple idea in theory – button-down shirt + sweater, BOOM, right? But then you run into issues with static cling and stack.

One of the classic ways to solve this problem is the unassuming fake collar, namely the dickie. (Sometimes spelled dickey!) Each generation seems to be reinventing these, so I thought I’d round up a few that are out there right now.

What are Dickies?

If you’re not familiar with Dickies, these are what can best be described as faux collars – they’re more than a clip-on collar, but not a full shirt. In general, they usually have a partial shoulder and some kind of elastic strap “sheath” to keep everything secured and lying flat on your chest.

(Don’t be confused as we’re in the crop top era – these are immortality crop tops. Do not wear them by yourself. Not specifically to work with, but really, I would advise against it anywhere; a dickie will never look as cool as a real shirt with an open back.)

What Are the Benefits of Wearing Dickies to Work?

Wearing a penis or fake collar with work clothes actually has a number of benefits. For example, they are much less bulky than blouses and much easier to arrange things neatly. Since you’re unlikely to spill food or sweat on the fake collar (although this depends on the type of tool), you’ll be less likely to dry clean them.

Cost is another big advantage—everything on this Hunt is under $100.

Plus, they generally fit whatever size you are – and you can even keep them at the office if you want to instantly make your outfit feel more flattering.

A Final Note on Finding Dickies for Workwear

I’ll note this is a total Hunt because haha, everyone hates the term dickie. Which, hey, 1000%. But searching for “leash” on their website… doesn’t help much. (If you try to go that route, make sure you don’t end up with a real dog collar. Sigh.)

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Image is on home page but not below: This ruffled faux collar from Etsy (with matching cuffs!).

Some Great Faux Collars for Layered Workwear

If you are looking for a loose collar, Amazon one of the easiest places to find one—there are a ton of vendors with shirts in basic white and pastel colors. plaid options, fake jewelery optionsand more.

(You can also find fake turtleneck!)

It is from the seller in the picture. tattoo; You can get two pairs in medium or large sizes for under $16.

I’m sure you’ll be shocked to hear that Etsy has tons of great options for fake collars, all at really affordable prices.

I am drawing sleeves this lacy one just to show that they sometimes come with sleeves – this states in the description that it can be worn under a dress; I also like the collar look that matches the cuffs. (For example, for example, this ruffled collar with matching cuffs (pictured on our homepage), although you’ll have to hunt a bit to find it matching cuffs.) (Etsy seller here, blooming laceseems to specialize in these types of collars – ooh, and he headlines available separately.)

i’m in love with it vivid multi-collar view, this frilly oneand that’s ambitious, all under $20. The image above is $15.99.

They don’t really sell the one with this photo, do they? Still: a few “c” of anthropologyollar aprons,” as they say, and they are all currently on sale for $30.

I love this black and white option – although she’s wearing it over a shirt here (?), it would be really cool if it was tucked under a sweater like it should be, I think.

The Victorian-inspired lace collar above is from Lele Sadoughi—lots of adorable, ultra-thin collars filled with lace, pearls, and gemstones, most of them under $100. You can find it in stores such as Bloomingdale’s, neiman marcusand of course he own website.

Admittedly, everything else in the roundup is a little buttoned up and a little girly—so I thought of incorporating this quirky cashmere gadget from Guest in Residence in fun colors. I think the colors are really fun, though I might be offended if the sweater’s knit contrasts with the knit of the sweater I’m pairing it with. But maybe it’s just me.

(If you are not familiar like me Guest in Residence: “A direct-to-consumer cashmere brand founded in New York by Gigi Hadid, who serves as creative director.”)

This picture dickie It’s $95 and also comes in a taupe/lime combo.

Readers, do you like fake collars if you’re looking for a layered look for sweaters? Where did you find the great ones?

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