Shape and contour of the top of an article of clothing – the neck, shoulders and above the bust area of a top or dress. Can be high, low or strapless.
Types of Necklines:
- Asymmetric(al) neckline
- Ballet neckline
- Bateau neckline (See boat and bateau neckline)
- Boat neckline (See Bateau and Sabrina neckline)
- Caftan neckline
- Camisole neckline (See spaghettis strap neckline)
- Cardigan neckline
- Cowl Neckline
- Crew neckline
- Décolleté neckline
- Drawstring neckline
- Elasticized neckline
- Florentine neckline
- Funnel neckline
- Halter neckline
- Henley neckline
- Illusion neckline
- Jewel neckline
- Keyhole neckline
- Off the shoulder neckline
- One shoulder neckline
- Peasant neckline (see Drawstring neckline)
- Plunging neckline
- Sabrina neckline (See boat and bateau neckline)
- Scoop neckline
- Sling neckline (see one-shoulder neckline)
- Spaghetti Strap neckline (see camisole neckline)
- Square neckline
- Strapless neckline
- Surplice neckline
- Sweetheart neckline
- Ubangi neckline
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