Jabot

usgb/ˈʒæbəʊ/
noun

A decorative piece of lace or other fabric worn around the neck and down the front of a woman's blouse or dress.

She wore a Victorian-style jabot with her elegant blouse.
Visual representation of "jabot" - A decorative piece of lace or other fabric worn around the neck and down the front of a woman's blouse or dress.

Often appears as...

  • lace jabot
  • victorian jabot
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Historical Elegance

Originally, a jabot signified elegance and was often seen in historical or formal attire.

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At the period drama shoot, all actresses wore jabots to reflect the era's fashion.
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Not Everyday Wear

Nowadays, jabots are rarely worn daily and are typically seen in costumes or high fashion contexts.

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For the themed party, she found a jabot to complete her 19th-century outfit.
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Courtroom Attire

In some legal systems, jabots are part of a judge's or barrister's traditional courtroom attire.

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The judge was easily recognizable in his black robe and crisp white jabot.
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