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1. Volumetric collars
Lush multi-layered collars came into fashion during the reign of Elizabeth I. Among the people, this fashion trend was also called «head on a plate.» Such voluminous collars emphasized the status and were a fashion accessory of the elite society of those times. I must say that wearing such collars was extremely inconvenient, especially considering that their size was increasing every year. For the same reason, in addition to the main collar, a stiff upright collar was put on, which kept fit. But starch was used to maintain neatness and cleanliness.
