Elements of fashion neckline

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The neckline is the top edge of a garment that surrounds the neck,

especially from the front view

Neckline also refers to the overall line between all the layers of clothing and the neck and shoulders of a person, ignoring the unseen

undergarments

For each garment worn above the waist, the neckline is primarily a style line and may be a boundary for further shaping of the upper edge of a garment with,

for example, a collar, cowl, darts or pleats In that respect it is similar to the waistline and hemline

jewel neckline

jewel neckline (circular) these

are round and sit at the base of the throat, and are also called the

T-shirt neckline or crew neck.

JEWEL NECKLINE

jewel neckline (circular) these are round

and sit at the base of the throat, and are also

called the T-shirt neckline or crew neck.

Jewel necks are circular and fit fairly tightly

around the neck They are more often seen in casual wear than in bridal gowns, but they work with certain types of wedding dresses Since the jewel neck hugs the neck fairly closely, they work best for slender necks and should be avoided by brides with wide necks or broad shoulders

JEWEL NECKLINE

SCOOP NECK

these have a curved U-shape, with the arms of the U hanging on the shoulders The depth of the U can vary, ranging from demure styles to plunging

SCOOP NECK

The U-shaped scoop neck varies in depth, from conservative to scandalous, but one that falls no more than 6 inches below the collarbone

generally covers the garments The rounded shape of the scoop neckline can be used to

balance out a more linear or angular face

SCOOP NECK

The U-shaped scoop neck varies in depth, from conservative to scandalous, but one that falls no more than 6 inches below the collarbone

generally covers the garments The rounded shape of the scoop neckline can be used to

balance out a more linear or angular face

originate from the middle east, these are formed by two diagonal lines from the

shoulders that meet on the chest creating a

V shape The depth of the V can vary,

ranging from demure styles to plunging The surplice version of this neckline (known as a

portrait neckline) is an alternative The V

may also be truncated by a small bottom edge, forming a trapezoid

SQUARE NECK

These are characterized by three linear edges, the bottom edge meeting the side edges at right angles The bottom edge cuts across the figure horizontally and the side edges pass over the shoulders A special case

of this is the slot neckline, in which the side edges are very close

(roughly the width of the collar-bone points), forming a narrow slot

SQUARE NECK

Square necklines have gained popularity in recent

years Their geometric shape – three lines at right

angles that form a square – is a modern and flattering alternative to traditional necklines Square necks look especially good on brides with rounded facial shapes They will emphasize a hefty build or broad shoulders, so

be careful with the square neckline if that’s your body type.

DEEP OR PLUNGING NECK

these are low necklines, in either V, U or square shapes, that reveal various amounts of cleavage.

BOAT NECK

these have a high, wide, slightly curved neckline that pass past the collarbones and hang on both

shoulders, and are also called bateau necklines

or Sabrina necklines A variation is the portrait

neckline.

Bateau neck wedding dresses have a narrow, wide slot for the neck which is very modern and chic

Bateau necklines flatter brides with slender necks and narrow shoulders, but emphasize wide necks and shoulders One word of caution about bateau neckline for Mormon wedding dresses: make sure that the opening doesn’t extend beyond the bra straps, or there will be an issue with modesty or constantly needing to adjust the dress to cover the garments.

BOAT NECK

OFF-THE-SHOULDER

these are similar to boat necklines but are

significantly lower, below the shoulders and collar

bone Usually these pass over the arms but, in the

strapless neckline style, may pass under the

arms These necklines accentuate the shoulders

and neck of the wearer the T-shirt neckline or

crew neck.

OFF-THE-SHOULDER

SWEETHEART NECKLINE

sweetheart necklines (side edges linear,

curved bottom edge concave down)

these have a curved bottom edge that is

concave down and usually doubly scalloped to resemble the top half of a heart The side edges often converge on the neck, similar to halter necklines Sweetheart necklines accentuate the bosom

The sweetheart neck is similar to a square neck but it is scalloped at the bottom, giving the rounded

appearance of a heart Because of its romantic symbolism and its suggestion

of innocence and joy, the sweetheart neckline is an extremely popular

choice for weddings

SWEETHEART NECKLINE

SWEETHEART NECKLINE

Almost any bride can pull off a sweetheart neckline, but its soft curves especially complement angular facial features and bone structures

KEYHOLE NECKLINES

keyhole necklines

these are similar to halter necklines, but the converging diagonal lines meet in front of the neck, forming a "keyhole" More generally, these feature a central hole, usually just

below the collar bones These necklines are seen infrequently

SURPLICE NECKLINE

these are similar to how a bathrobe's neckline is formed by one side of the garment overlapping the other For a dress, the lower layer is usually sewn to the top layer just under the bust

SURPLICE NECKLINE

Similar to a bathrobe, the surplice neckline forms a V shape with one side overlapping the other A surplice wedding dress with frog closures lining the overlapping hem looks very exotic The surplice neckline balances round facial features and adds length to the face and neck It is a very popular neckline for women’s

formalwear, and it’s easy to find surplice bridesmaids’ dresses to complement the bride’s gown