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Know Your Necklines

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A boatneck, or bateau, neckline is very wide and rests on the shoulders. It is a higher neckline, which draws the attention to shoulders and lower neck.

BOATNECK

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A cowl neck is when there is extra fabric that drapes or folds around the neckline. The fabric typically drapes just below or around the collarbone.

COWL NECK

The crew neckline is the most common neckline for t-shirts. It’s round and sits above the collarbone close to the neck.

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CREW NECK

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A surplice neckline has one side overlapping the other, creating a faux wrap style. It's often confused with a v-neck since they both create a v at the top.

SURPLICE

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The Queen Anne neckline is a mix of a sweetheart neckline with a high neck. This neckline is a very common one for brides.

QUEEN ANNE

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The scoop is a classic look used for dresses and shirts alike. It features a wide, scooping neckline that creates a deep U shape.

SCOOP NECK

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The square neckline creates a square shape! It’s often cut wide and low to show off your collarbone.

SQUARE NECK

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The plunging neckline creates a very deep V that typically extends past the cleavage. This is also referred to as a décolleté neckline.

PLUNGING

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This neckline rests off the shoulders to create a very wide opening. It showcases your collarbone and shoulders.

OFF THE SHOULDER

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A sweetheart neckline has a curved heart shaped style that accentuates the décolletage. There's also a strapless version.

SWEETHEART

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