397 gold sequin removable collar - fasten at the front or back




Selfie photo by Angela Lansbury.

The black cape blazer is brand Be Jealous. Shein has lots of cape dresses and cape jackets. Mango calls their cape jackets cape blazers although they are in finer fabrics and look much smarter. Blazers are traditionally daytime wear.
Blazers often have rough, woolly fabric of a summer blazer which keeps you covered and warm. Open arms are intriguingly revealing, subtle, just right for the evening.

Gold Colour
The gold colour offsets the gold or blonde hair. Also any gold jewellery or watch, or buttons. 

I automatically fastened the gold collar at the front. It has slipped sideways. To avoid this happening, I think it is better to fasten it at the back.

The one I am wearing is probably not available to my readers. Just as well. Nobody can copy me. You don't have to worry that if we meet we will be wearing the same outfit. You can copy my ideas and adapt the style and colour to your complexion and budget and be bang up to date.

A search for what is currently available shows many from Etsy. Magic search words include beaded collar, removable collar, Egyptian collar.

Quick Change, Day to Evening
A couple of removable collars, in black and gold, can convert my daytime outfit into an evening outfit very quickly. 

Quick Pack, Light Pack
Removable collars take up little space in a suitcase, especially for a short trip, or on a budget airline. 

Quick Pack In Backpack/Rucksack or Shoulder Bag
You could even put the collar in your handbag or rucksack if you are going from your daytime excursion on holiday into a restaurant without time to return to the hotel for a complete change into evening clothing. 

Useful Websites
 https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/539154771/egyptian-collar-beaded-necklace-handmade

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