Jabot is a stylish accessory

"Jabo" is a word of French origin, it is translated literally as a bird's struma (jabot). In this article we will look at the kinds of jabos and their role in the wardrobe. Let's talk about the materials from which you can make this accessory.

A small historical reference

имеет несколько сходных формулировок. In the fashionable dictionary, the meaning of the word "jabot" has several similar formulations. Originally so called fashionable lace frills on the collar of a man's shirt back in the XVII-XVIII centuries. Snow-white lush folds eloquently testified that their carrier is a person with a high status, leading a public lifestyle and loving luxurious celebrations.

Soon, the eye and the ladies laid eyes on the spectacular thing. For example, the toad was widely spread among the court maid of honor Catherine II. At the end of the XIX century, toad took a strong position in the women's wardrobe. It is noteworthy that until this time, women's clothing, as a rule, was fastened at the back, so it was worn on top of it for decorative purposes. Now the accessory has lost its autonomy, turning into ranks of frills sewn on the front lath.

Jabot in high fashion

Designers of the twentieth century could not pay attention to such an accessory. In the middle of the last century, it was believed that the jabot - it's only a weekend accessory, and even then not for every woman. His ornate decorativeness has already become obsolete, but has not yet turned into vintage. By the end of the century, the fashion world had slightly revised the attitude towards jabots. ZHivanshi, Dior, Galliano, Nina Ricci and many other masters repeatedly brought to the podium of models in magnificent frills under the chin. ASOS this autumn pampered buyers with a whole series of ironic-gothic jabots, made specifically for Helouin. Most of them, by the way, are completely portable in everyday life.

In a romantic style

Today lovers of refined outfits complement the luxurious ruffles of weekend dresses and business suits. When making a choice in favor of such a decision, observe moderation in detail: the more magnificent the decoration on the chest, the more restrained should be the remaining elements of the costume. For example, richly trimmed with lace and beads, the strap will perfectly blend in with a laconic blouse in tone and a pencil skirt. Complement the image of seductive shoes on a high slender hairpin.

Steam Punk

Fans of errant stim-punk also have where to clear up. Jabot - this is not only an element of the decor of a blouse or dress, but also a removable accessory. It can be worn with a variety of outfits.

Unusually and effectively look fashionable now toad from dense fabrics: tweed, cotton, wool. The model can be symmetrical or have a whimsical irregular shape.

The word about the materials

Speaking of what jabot is, it's worth mentioning about ornaments. Designers today offer unusual accessories from beads, soutache, feathers, jewelry wire and stones, leather. In the company with a toad, mittens or bracelets often appear in the same style. But with volumetric earrings it is hardly worth experimenting: the great bulk looks like an overload.

With your own hands

If you have at least a little skill in knitting or sewing, try to take matters into your own hands. Jabot is not such a difficult task.

There are two ways. The first is simpler - it is to decorate the finished blouse or dress with lace. Form the tailings of the desired splendor, pin with the pins to the bar. Choose suitable buttons, beads or other decorations, contrasting or in tone. Tune in to clothes.

You can make and a separate accessory, having adjusted the decor on the yoke with the fastener. In this case, you can wear a jabot with any outfit.