Neckwear

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Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke wearing a ruff, 16th century.
Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke wearing a ruff, 16th century.

Neckwear is a general term for different clothing worn either tight or loose around the (human) neck in different styles.

They are worn for fashion reasons or for protection of weather influences, the latter for comfort of health. Neckbands are the most popular neckware today .

Common neckwear today include bow ties, neckties (cravat), scarves, feather boas and shawls. Ruffs and bands are historically.

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