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.
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Types of necklines
Necklines can be grouped into categories according to their shape and where they cut across the body:
- polo neck (circular)
- jewel neckline (circular)
- scoop neck (curved, concave up)
- V-neck (2-4 linear edges, side edges diverge)
- square neck (linear side edges neither converge nor diverge)
- deep or plunging neck
- boat neck (one edge, nearly linear)
- off-the-shoulder (one edge, nearly linear. Also known as Carmen neckline)
- one-shoulder necklines (one edge, nearly linear)
- halter necklines (linear, side edges converge on neck)
- sweetheart necklines (side edges linear, curved bottom edge concave down)
- keyhole necklines
- surplice neckline
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Modifications of necklines
The shape of a necklines can be modified in many ways, e.g., by adding a collar or scarf, overlaying it with a gauzy material or decorating the edges with scallops, picots or ruffles. The neckline can be a sharp edge of fabric or a more gentle cowl, and can also be accentuated by pattern(s) in the fabric itself.
Ruffs were popular in the Elizabethan era.
Trends
Off-the-shoulders
The off-the-shoulder trend dates back to the Regency and Victorian Era. They were the height of fashion in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture, designed many elaborate dresses, many of which featured bodices with off-the-shoulder sleeves and were very popular with prominent figures like Empress Eugenie. Then in 1960s, French actress Brigitte Bardot put her own twist on this style, wearing off-the-shoulder tops with everything from midi skirts to pants, reviving the style. The style icon made off-the-shoulder sexy and trendy again and off-the-shoulder style also became known as the "Bardot" style.
Since resurfacing in 2014, off-the-shoulder trend has gained massive popularity. This look gives a sexy appeal without being too overt and looks good on a variety of body types; thus its popularity with consumers today.
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