Jabots

[creagdhubh]

In the end, the principles of blandness won out; a return to my roots of sorts… Even though creagdhubh is trying to lure me back in with this talk of "simplicity" in jabots.

Hahaha, quite right mate!

Cheers,

[MacLowlife]

Only memory and imagination?

What could be better? We remember the best and imagine we look even better! The only time I am forced to regard my own midsection ( which is the only time I do) is when I stay in a hotel, about once a year. In my memory, it is muscular and strong. It is that way in my imagination, too. But not in those pesky hotel mirrors.

I say imagine yourself down to the Jabot emporium and ask them for a MacPherson special, starched and pleated, light on the lace and heavy on the savoir faire. YOU are sure to impress whosoever you may encounter. I am pretty sure there have been discussions of stocks and other similar self-colored neckcloths, but to paraphrase Burns,

Those who know
prefer the jabot.

[creagdhubh]

I love it! 'The Macpherson Special!' Oh, I must tell Cluny about that one! Haha!

Cheers,

[Bugbear]

Do you wave your jabot at truck drivers, MacLowlife.
That's too funny, and sadly, stuck in my mind and imagination, now.

[CMcG]

Looks like my image functions are back!

I like the way this jabot from Kinloch Anderson lies a bit more flat:


This one from Lady Chrystel and modeled by Ancienne Alliance is also lovely in its relative simplicity:


Someone mentioned Chas' jabot earlier and I think it is a good example of how one could wear one with a PC. Notice his high cut waistcoat? The fly plaid and horsehair sporran help to make this outfit THAT dressed up, even without a doublet:


Finally, for those who follow internet memes:

[CMcG]

Here's a quick question: what about a jabot in any colour other than white?

[Dale Seago]

Don't have any pics, but in addition to an ivory one, I've occasionally worn one in black lace. Only with circa-1740s attire, though.

[Bugbear]

I seem to remember a discussion about the true silk jabots being a cream color; Spanish silk, if I recall.
* Perhaps it was Spanish silk lace. *

How about pin-stones for the neck area of the jabot?

[creagdhubh]

I like to see the jabot in only ivory or white.

[Bugbear]

Ivory or white.

All right, what is the difference between ivory and white?