This is for a Sewing Academy Thread. It looks like I didn’t do the post I thought I did. Just for some quick looks, here is a PDF of close-up images for now.
Let’s expand this a bit…..
Neck ribbons are a fun, easy and affordable accessory to add to your wardrobe. I opted to say neck ribbons rather than neck bows because not all are tied in a bow while they are almost all ribbons or fabric cut into ribbons. (You might want to open the pdf file above in a separate window as I’ll be referring to images there in the text below.)
Where are neck ribbons worn? Neck ribbons are worn where the collar meets at the base of the neck. They are seen worn alone or with a pin/broach attached to the knot area. Most often the ribbons are arranged and attached at the top of the dress, where the collar is without ribbon going around the neck. There are several images however where the ribbon is tied around the neck. Take a look at page four of the pdf file above as well as the third picture on the third page.
How are neck ribbons worn? When I say arranged, usually that means tied into a bow but not always. Some ribbons are worn simply crossed and pinned where the collar comes together at the closure of the dress. Some ribbons are tied in decorative knots. One example can be seen on the fourth page of the pdf file. As for the bows themselves, these do vary. Some are rather compact with short loops and short tails. These compact bows likely have loops and tails each only a couple inches long. Among these compact bows, you will find bows that are completely horizontal with the loops and tails laying in a fairly flat row, sitting across the dress/collar closure. A couple of examples of these are the two in the first row of the first page of the pdf file. The first one appears to be a double bow with two pairs of loops on top of the tails. Another compact bow has short loops and short tails with the tails angling below the loops. These can be seen on the first page as well. A very common bow continues to have the small loops with longer tails. The bows continue to be two or so inches wide, each, while the tails are longer then a couple inchs. This is a good example of this bow: 
More examples of a bow with small loops and longer tails can be seen on pages two and three of the pdf file. A larger bow with longer loops and tails is also seen in images. With wider ribbon, these bows can simply appear larger. A sort-of example can be seen on page two in the first image on the second row. With narrower ribbons, the bow can appear to be looser and drapey. This is a good example of such a bow. 
The bows seen in images are single bows as well as double or possibly triple bows. On page three, the first image shows a bow made with multiple loops. The first image in each row on the first page also show multiple loops. Bows are both tied and sewn. (more on that in making them.)
What kinds of ribbons are used? While it is nearly impossible to say what color neck ribbons were based on photographic images, we can find some clues about the types of ribbons. We can find solid ribbons as the most common. We also see ombre, stripes, velvets and edged ribbons. The image above appears to have a narrow edge as well as the worked chevron pattern on the tails. On page one, there are a couple of examples of velvet ribbons as well as a ribbon with narrow stripes on the edge. The second image in page two shows an asymmetrical ribbon with a stripe and a scallop edge. In the second row, you see a ribbon with a lace edge added. It appears the lace on the knot could have been added after the bow was assembled. On page three, we see a clouded or ombre ribbon. Widths also varied, possibly with time and fashion. On page three you will see a narrow ribbon which may be as narrow as a half-inch. The asymmetrical ribbon on page two may be as wide as three inches. Most ribbons appear to be around and inch, possibly and inch and a quarter wide. The tails appear to most often be cut either straight or a single diagonal. Much rarer are fish tail or chevron cuts seen above. Some images are seen fraying. This example of an untied ribbon was posted by a SA member, Paula. Notice the end is fraying.
How do I make my own neck ribbon? To make your own ribbon/bow, first you need a ribbon or fabric to cut into a ribbon. For ribbon look for a silk ribbon with some body. A droopy ribbon will look sloppy. A stiff ribbon will irritate your neck. Depending on the size or length of your loops and tails, you will need between 9 and 24 inches. Unless you want a particularly wide or narrow ribbon, look for one a three-quarters of an inch to an inch and a quarter wide. For a ribbon made from fabric, choose a tight weave fabric and cut on the grain, especially if it is a stripe or plaid. If you want an edge on your bow, you can add it before or after making the bow. You can either tie your bow traditionally like you would your shoe or bonnet, or you can make the loops and tails securing them with a ribbon/fabric loop. To make the bow with the latter technique, cut a small 2 to 3 inch piece of the ribbon from one end. Find the center of the ribbon. Form a loop (or two or three) on each side, securing them with a thread. Angle your loops and remaining tails as desired. Secure with thread. Bring the thread to the back. Wrap the short piece of ribbon around the center, overlapping the ends in the back. You may prefer to turn the outer raw edge under. Sew the ends together.
How do I wear my ribbon? You can attach the bow to your collar, where it comes together with a pair of straight pins (or safety-pin). The straight pins can go through your collar then through your ribbon from opposite directions. It is also possible to pin vertically, but this can be a greater risk of poking yourself. To add a pin/broach, simply pin it through the bow.
Additional images:
- This image is later 60s.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
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