Sure, the scarf has its merits. Like the dramatic yet nonchalant gesture you can make when throwing it on.

But entrances aren’t everything. You’ve still got to carry the darn thing around all night.

Which is all the more reason to get a dickey. Yes, sir, the old-school fabric insert, originally worn to simulate a shirtfront, has made a comeback. Vintage turtleneck-sweater collars are cut in a deep V and adorned with fringes, pins, and other whatnots, creating this season’s must-have: small enough to stash in your bag yet substantial enough to keep you warm. (Fashion following function — gotta love that.) It looks especially cute under a jacket or over a tank. Best of all, each is a one-of-a-kind.

So you can still be assured of making that dramatic entrance you’re known for.

Available at Stackhouse, 276 Lafayette Street, between Prince and Houston Streets (212-925-6931).