V Necklines are formed by two diagonal lines from the shoulder that meet on the chest. These necklines can be demure or plunging, depending on the depth of the V. This type of neckline is one of the most common seen on tanks, halters, dresses, and even on casual button down shirts.
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A tube top is a woman’s clothing item that is a type of top, or shirt, without sleeves or straps. Thus, when one wears a tube top, the shoulders are left completely bare. A tube top takes the form of an elongated ring or band of material. Imagine a close-fitting tank top with the straps [...]
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are similar to boat necklines in that they generally cut across the figure nearly horizontally, but significantly lower, below the shoulders and collar bone. Such neckline usually passes over the arms but, in the strapless neckline, may pass under the arms. These necklines accentuate the shoulders and neck of the wearer.
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Square Necklines 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 [...]
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Halter Necklines feature a high neck with deep, raglan-type armholes or else two straps from the bodice that meet at the back of the neck. In both cases, they form diagonal lines that converge inwards to the neck from the sides. Although such necklines reveal a lot of shoulder, their convergence makes the shoulders seem [...]
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Turtleneck or Polo Neck top wraps around the neck itself and comes up to right under the chin. It is most commonly known as a turtleneck. Usually shirts of this nature with long sleeves are worn under sweaters to prevent itchy materials such as wool from irritating the sensitive skin on the neck. Other time [...]
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Keyhole Necklines are akin to halter necklines, but the converging diagonal lines meet in front of the neck, forming a “keyhole”. More generally, a neckline that features a central hole, usually just below the collar bones.
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“Sweetheart Neckline”, not to be confused with a “V Neckline”, are almost always found on wedding dresses or other formal gowns. Occasionally they can be found on tank tops, casual dresses, and other shirts. This type of neckline has a curved bottom edge that is concave down and usually doubly scalloped to resemble the top [...]
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A neckline featuring a piece of material attached to a garment at the neck, which may be used as a hood or draped loosely in a swag from shoulder to shoulder at the front neckline or back.
A Cowl Neckline top is similar to a turtleneck. The main difference is the neckline has much more material [...]
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