Death to the Peter Pan collar! So, what’s next?

I love Peter Pan collars as much as you do, but there’s no way on earth they can continue to thrive past September. It’s come to the point where, when I performed a search for “medic” collar and then for “cossack collar,” some version of the Peter Pan–whether pointed (which isn’t a true Peter Pan) or rounded–came up.

It’s all too much. I crave the next thing. What do you think it will be? Here are some of my wishes.

1. The Sailor Collar: Just adorable enough to serve as Methanone for our Peter Pan addiction. I wouldn’t want to wear one everyday, and think I’d get sick of them after three months, but the Sailor would make the perfect throw-away trend:

Clockwise from top left: Modcloth: Ferry So Much Cardigan, $69.99; Modcloth: Sail Into Slendor Top, $37.99; Etsy, $15; Etsy, $24.

2. Cowl Neck: A deeper and softer twist on the turtleneck. When made well, a cowl neck is a little like jewelry built into a piece:

Clockwise from left: Lauren Ralph Lauren Dress Cowl Neck Evening, $112.50; Free People: We the Free Malibu Cowl, $29.95; Topshop: Tie Dye Cowl Neck Dress by W, $68; Asos.com: Dagmar Lace Knit Cowl Neck Tank, $81.46.

3. Cascade or Jabot collar: Romantic ruffle layers drip from the center front of the neckline. Less avant garde and more wearable than the Pierrot collar, which would really be the next “in” thing if I had my way…