The Draped Coat Collar, Simplicity 1254, Leanne Marshall
Draping is one of my favorite features on a garment, and I study all the different ways it can be done. This is a graceful draped collar on a winter coat that comes in both car coat and a slightly longer length. I suspect it doesn’t come any longer than that because it closes with a separating zipper which would be awkward to shut on a very long coat. There are also princess seams to shape it to the silhouette of the body and pockets tucked into the seams, which is the easiest way to do pockets that are easy to access. The collar can be worn up like a hood, but as someone who has survived Chicago winters, I must warn you that a hood that does not snug tight around the head will not keep you warm. So use it as a hood on a not too windy day, but you may want to make a matching draped hat for those days when the really arctic winds blow.
They recommend medium to heavy fabrics, so everything from denim to melton is listed. I would opt for a woolen with enough give to it to drape, and then line the collar with velvet or short fake fur. That will bring softness that you will appreciate around the neck and will draw the eye of others to your face.
You can find it here on line as well as in fabric stores that carry patterns: http://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-1254-misses-leanne-marshall-easy-lined-coat-or-jacket/1254.html