Abstract: A combined scarf and scarf holder includes a flexible scarf, and a scarf holder removably engaged with a portion of the scarf such that the scarf is maintained at a substantially stable position while permitting the scarf to be removably positioned through the scarf holder. Such a scarf holder includes a curvilinear body having a first end and a second end, a first fastener attached to the first end, and a second fastener attached to the second end. In this manner, the first fastener is detachably mated to the second fastener such that the body is selectively adapted between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A detachable collar is provided. The collar is useful in association with a garment including a permanent collar. The detachable collar includes a collar body which includes a front side, a back side, and an interfacing layer. The collar body may be substantially trapezoidal, and variable in length. The collar body also includes a left pocket and a right pocket, which engage the permanent collar. The pockets are located on the back side of the collar body. The detachable collar also includes at least one fastener coupled to the collar body. The fasteners may be located at the base and on the back side of the collar body. The fasteners may be configured to engage the permanent collar, or a collarless garment along the neckline. The fasteners may include a pin and a cap. The pin pierces the permanent collar, and the cap in turn engages the pin.

Abstract: A shirt collar having a stretchable neckband made of a woven fabric with at least some of the threads on a bias so that in the event the length of the threads shrinks there is only a negligible reduction in the circumferential size of the collar, and the collar is circumferentially stretchable. In one form of the invention the neckband is made of a non-elastomeric material with a plurality of holes in it which elongate when a circumferential force is applied, resulting in elongation of the neckband. In another form, the threads forming the neckband are kinked so that they are resiliently yieldable in a lengthwise direction. The stitching attaching the neckband to the collar and to the shirt body may be applied in a pattern, e.g., zig-zag or skip stitching, that enables the seams to stretch.

Abstract: A shirt collar in which the material forming at least the neckband, but alternatively both the neckband and the collar, is arranged with the weave thereof on a bias so that in the event the length of the threads shrinks there is only a negligible reduction in the circumferential size of the collar, and the collar is stretchable in a direction parallel to the circumferential direction. The stitching that forms the seams attaching the collar to the neckband, and the neckband to the body of the shirt, may be applied in a pattern, e.g., zig-zag or skip stitching, that enables the seams to stretch in the circumferential direction of the collar.

Abstract: A unitary article of apparel includes a shirt portion having a dyed portion thereon. The dyed portion is in the shape of a tie, so as to create a combination shirt and tie. This combination is machine washable. The dyed portion has a fastener means formed therein which permits the shirt portion to be opened and closed (as desired) for use as casual wear or formal wear, respectively. In one embodiment, the dye comprises a "puffed" ink dye, thereby providing a three-dimensional effect and contributing to the realism.