What’s The Best Neckline for Your Body Type
Every body is different and beautiful—the key is understanding which styles and fits look best on you and why. Finding the right neckline can frame your face, create balanced proportions, and accentuate your silhouette. Embracing your silhouette and the styles that fit best, help you make smart purchases, and getting dressed with ease and confidence. Our professional wardrobe Stylists’ are here to help you find which style are made for you!
The Classics
V or U Neck
A V or U neckline will soften a broad shoulder by breaking up the strong horizontal shoulders with a deep vertical (these necklines are always deeper than they are wide) They also break up and downplay a large bust which avoids the “uni-boob”. For those with a wider shoulder and narrower hip, a V neck will create balance between your upper and lower body creating a longer, sleeker look.
Crew Neck
A crew neck will add volume and emphasis to the shoulder and bust area. For those with a smaller upper body this added volume has the effect of drawing attention away from the lower body and hip, balancing the overall silhouette. The crew neck brings the eye up to your shoulders, creating more balanced proportions.
Boat Neck
For those with small or narrow shoulders the horizontal line of the Boat Neck is the best way to broaden shoulders and balance a larger lower body. As the shoulders broaden, the hips look proportionally smaller. In the same manner, a broader shoulder also helps create a more defined waist This wider neckline hits just below the collarbone and runs horizontally across the shoulder area.
The Trends
Off-The-Shoulder
The off-the-shoulder trend is perfect for showcasing your sleek collar bone — and it’s a great way to show some skin with the option to keep arms covered. The strong horizontal across the shoulder balances a strong hip and creates waist even with a fuller mid-section.
Halter
A halter neckline can be tricky because some with broaden shoulders while others soften them. This style to the right clearly “breaks up” the shoulder with the diagonal straps and deep V, which softens a strong shoulder.
Cowl Neck
Most cowl necks fall into a V shape that will soften a strong shoulder similar to a V neck. But the extra fabric of a cowl often lands at the bust adding volume. This style works best for those looking to downplay and soften shoulders but want to add volume to the bust area.
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