Jabot (neckwear)

Its current form evolved from the frilling or ruffles decorating the front of a shirt in the 19th century.

[1][need quotation to verify] In the 17th and 18th centuries, a jabot consisted of cambric or lace edging sewn to both sides of the front opening of a man's shirt, partially visible through a vest/waistcoat worn over it.

Jabots made of lace and hanging loose from the neck were an essential component of upper class, male fashion in the baroque period.

They are usually worn with high-necked jackets or doublets (Sheriffmuir or Montrose), often with matching cuffs for both genders and a fly plaid of the same tartan as the kilt, draped over-the-shoulder for men.

[citation needed] The jabot is also part of the ceremonial uniform of girl King's Scholars at Westminster School.