This oversized Victoria era collars trend will have you feeling like a besotted Jane Austen character

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Oversized collars may not be the most glamorous sartorial choice, but they are Copenhagen it-girl cool, which is the pinnacle of a fashion indie darling with the best-layered looks in town.

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The bigger, the better is the go here as we break away from the tiny and refined looks over the past ten years of fashion (think: crop-tops, cut-outs, micro-collars and sleek silhouettes).

But if huge embroidered or lacy collars aren’t your thing, then subtle frills is a great substitute.

This lady-like look has been updated for the 20s of the 2020s to be layered over androgynous cuts, printed pants, cottage-core dresses, and one of the best edits is wearing it over a lacy bra that peeks out from underneath.

Getting around this micro-trend as we enter the warmer months will upgrade your winter wardrobe to a level of high fashion edge that is totally underrated, so really, you’ll get to set the trend and tone for your friendship group who will be dying over your look.

So, it is not quite like the stuffy Victorian era look but rather the under layers that wouldn’t dare be seen by anyone but you and your corsetiere. In the 80s, although the look was still popular it was soaked up by the other huge details from the era, like massive sleeves and shoulder blades.

But these grand peter pan collars will truly forever be known for their appearance on Princess Diana’s pastry wedding dress – which is the 20th century’s most unforgettable moment that was brought back to life on The Crown, which depicted Emma Corrin in plenty of large collars.

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The look was also heralded for decades by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who said she wore the look to bring “something typical of women” to her traditional black robes.

When you are wearing your oversized collar, you can pick your vibe! Do you want to be a Victorian-era damsel (but secretly a wicked smart queen), an 80s princess or a feminist judge trailblazing law reform. Pick your player!

The oversized Peter Pan collar has really been a secret aesthetic full of strength that has been worn by women who have made their mark on history, as will you in your own important way.