NECKLINE
NECKLINE 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 NECKLINE
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
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.
V-NECK
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.
V-NECK
• V-necks are classic necklines
and look good on almost
anyone.
• They are generally seen in
casual wear, but V-necks are
a wonderful choice to visually
“lengthen out” the features of
brides who have short necks
or faces.
• They are also generally a
good choice for someone with
a rounded, softer face.
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.
BOAT NECK
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.
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
ONE-SHOULDER
NECKLINES
one-shoulder necklines (one
edge, nearly linear)
these are asymmetrical linear
necklines that cut across the
torso diagonally, usually from
one shoulder to under the other
arm.
HALTER
NECKLINES
halter necklines (linear,
side edges converge on
neck)
these feature a V-neck or
scoop front neckline with
straps which wrap around
and connect at the nape of
the neck.
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.
SWEETHEART
NECKLINE
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
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.
