Remember your first impression of Peter Pan, when he flew into Wendy, Michael, and John's bedroom, sprinkled them with pixie dust, and convinced them they could fly ? (Geez, when you say it like that it doesn't really sound like a story we should be telling our kids.)

Anyway, in the book's original illustrations Peter was pictured wearing a shirt with a small, rounded collar and that's most likely where today's Peter Pan collar gets its name. This spring these collars are showing up on not only shirts, but also dresses and jackets. The collars work best when they are the only juvenile or whimsical element you're wearing, so try pairing a Peter Pan collared shirt with slim, simple tailored pants or jeans. Stay away from these collars in baby blues and pinks to avoid looking like you're wearing baby pajamas.

The Peter Pan collar blouse pictured, by Alice + Olivia, is available from Bloomingdale's for $225.00.