A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DICKIE /DICKY / DICKEY & OTHER ASSORTED SPELLINGS.

Definition:

(1)  Webster defines the Dickies, (spelled 3 ways) as a detachable shirtfront and collar worn by women under a jacket or low cut blouse. Dickies are available with Turtleneck or Mock Turtleneck, or Crewneck Collars.

(2)    A detachable shirt front for a man, worn with Turtleneck, Mock Turtleneck, Shirt, Tuxedo, Crew neck collars, and collars of many descriptions.

     Dickies were very popular in the 1800's when laundry was manual and laborious.  Gentlemen wore the shirtfront made of celluloid: it was smooth, impervious to stains and dropped or spilled liquids.  It was worn on the outside of the shirt so the shirt remained clean and was ready to wear another day, the Dickie (with a shirt collar) was merely wiped clean, rolled up and ready to wear again.  The most common version of the Dickie had a collar that served as an anchor to hold every thing in place and the front rolled down to be held there by a belt or buttoned down. The Dickie adapted with the times and today is worn under a shirt, coat or sweater.

     Women adapted them to use for modesty and for the same lack of laundry facilities. The 1930's saw a tremendous gain in popularity and as styles constantly do, the popularity ebbed and flowed. No one knows for sure when the Dickies moved from a shirt protector worn outside to where it is today, worn under the outer garment.  Turtleneck Collars were popular with Sailors and others who worked outdoor, while the Mock Turtleneck was better suited to the women and social events.  The Turtleneck and the Mock Turtleneck are very much in style when worn by a man under a sport coat or blazer.  Turtlenecks outdoors, mock Turtlenecks for indoor events.

     Gaining and loosing favor throughout the years... The needs for the Dickies changed, and so did the configuration and material.  Not always a necessity, but rather an addition to supplement, to enhance appearance and comfort.

     Comfort is primary importance, the fabric used in our "Charades" Dickies today is a soft, supple 50/50 poly cotton and ring spun for even more comfort, when worn under a sweater it will snug up around the neck to provide even greater comfort.  The Dickies can provide a color next to the face that is most flattering to the wearer without the bulk of an additional shirt.  Appearance is enhanced because the Dickies allows the sweater, or blouse to flow freely while the Dickies fits sung, providing comfort and beauty.

     No matter how you spell it Dickies, Dickey, Dicky, or Dicke, the benefits are most pleasing to your appearance and enhance your wardrobe.  The Dickie, very modest in cost can be worn with a shirt, without a shirt under a jacket, a sweater, and sweatshirt or under a blazer.  Change the Dickies, from Peter Pan collar Dickies to a Turtleneck or a mock Turtleneck Dickie, change colors and your total appearance is improved with a very low cost.  Your wardrobe multiplies with the availability of a selection of Dickies of various collars...an assortment of Turtleneck, Mock Turtleneck, Peter Pan Collars, banded collars and Crewneck Collars in your closet will expand your wardrobe for each style and color...

     Mock Turtleneck, Turtleneck, Crew Neck, Mock Turtleneck with a Flair, Mock Turtleneck without a Flair, Mock Turtleneck with embroidery, a white Mock Turtleneck goes with everything, a Red Mock Turtleneck, or a green Turtleneck is appropriate at the holiday seasons,  The Police and Fire Departments favor the Black or Navy Mock Turtleneck embroidered.  Turtleneck Dickies are the favorites in the colder states as well as the Mock Turtlenecks... Many Nurses choose the Crew (Scurb) Neck Dickies for warmth and comfort... Hospitals maintain a relative low ambient temperature and also Scrubs are somewhat revealing. Dickies, Mock Turtleneck or Crew Necks are the logical choice, no bulk no binding, just quit subtle comfort and good looks.

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