Guide to Wedding Dresses Necklines
When it comes to planning a wedding, few choices are more personal and meaningful than the design of the wedding dress. A bride may have her wedding dress in her mind before she plans the rest of the wedding day. One of the most important features in any dress is its neckline. The neckline acts as frame for the face, and the right one can make the bride look especially radiant on her special day.
Asymmetric
This neckline works with a single strap coming across the front (either from the left or right shoulder) and is a very unique style requiring specific taste. It emphasizes the collarbone but should be avoided if you possess broad shoulders. Consider adding some detail to the design such as a flower to direct attention.
Bateau
This wide top follows the natural curve of your collarbone and is a basic neckline selection. The front and back neck areas are equally and minimally exposed and works well to naturally enhance the chest area (so avoid if you are already well endowed).
Halter
The neckline is down away with in favor of straps that wrap around the back of the neck. This leaves the shoulders and arms bare. Good to use if you are tall and have broad shoulders, otherwise avoid if you have narrow shoulders or are very well endowed.
Off-the-shoulder
As the name suggests, this neckline sits off the should, below them actually, and accentuates the collarbone and shoulders equally. This is generally a safe neckline selection and works well if you are already well-endowed and/or have a pear-shaped body. You should avoid it is you already have broad shoulders and/or full arms as this neckline would only work to accentuate them further.
Scoop
The scoop is just that, a downward scooping, U-shaped neckline design. Works well for most body types and is the best choice among dress designs that are "basic" in most every respect. The scoop can stay up high for modesty or come down low for a bit ore excitement.
Square
As the name suggests, the square neckline fits the shape of half of a full square. Works well for women that are already well-endowed without revealing too much cleavage and a good selection for most general body types.
Strapless
Strapless gown designs feature neither sleeves nor straps. Works well if you are already well-endowed and/or are blessed with rather beautiful shoulders and noticeable collarbones but you will want to avoid this neckline if you are rather small-chested.
Sweetheart
This neckline forms a type of heart shape at the bust line. This may or may not be strapless depending on the designer of your dress but works well in accentuating cleavage and if your are already well-endowed.
V-neck
A flattering neckline showcases various body types. The plunge of the V varies depending on the dress designer and works well if you have a chest size of a B or C-cup so avoid if you are an A or over a C-cup size. Works well for full figured women or those possessing the hour glass body shape.
High Collar
A band-style collar covers the neck. It’s a style that’s also called Mandarin. It’s taken from Asian dress. Some Mandarin collars have a little cut out V or a slight overlap of fabric at the front. If you have a small bust this is a great neckline for you and works well with an updo hairstyle.
Jewel
Jewel necklines follow the curvature of the neck. This neckline works well for women whom want to enhance their chest areas, though a neckline to avoid if you are already well-endowed.
When it comes to planning a wedding, few choices are more personal and meaningful than the design of the wedding dress. A bride may have her wedding dress in her mind before she plans the rest of the wedding day. One of the most important features in any dress is its neckline. The neckline acts as frame for the face, and the right one can make the bride look especially radiant on her special day.
Asymmetric
This neckline works with a single strap coming across the front (either from the left or right shoulder) and is a very unique style requiring specific taste. It emphasizes the collarbone but should be avoided if you possess broad shoulders. Consider adding some detail to the design such as a flower to direct attention.
Bateau
This wide top follows the natural curve of your collarbone and is a basic neckline selection. The front and back neck areas are equally and minimally exposed and works well to naturally enhance the chest area (so avoid if you are already well endowed).
Halter
The neckline is down away with in favor of straps that wrap around the back of the neck. This leaves the shoulders and arms bare. Good to use if you are tall and have broad shoulders, otherwise avoid if you have narrow shoulders or are very well endowed.
Off-the-shoulder
As the name suggests, this neckline sits off the should, below them actually, and accentuates the collarbone and shoulders equally. This is generally a safe neckline selection and works well if you are already well-endowed and/or have a pear-shaped body. You should avoid it is you already have broad shoulders and/or full arms as this neckline would only work to accentuate them further.
Scoop
The scoop is just that, a downward scooping, U-shaped neckline design. Works well for most body types and is the best choice among dress designs that are "basic" in most every respect. The scoop can stay up high for modesty or come down low for a bit ore excitement.
Square
As the name suggests, the square neckline fits the shape of half of a full square. Works well for women that are already well-endowed without revealing too much cleavage and a good selection for most general body types.
Strapless
Strapless gown designs feature neither sleeves nor straps. Works well if you are already well-endowed and/or are blessed with rather beautiful shoulders and noticeable collarbones but you will want to avoid this neckline if you are rather small-chested.
Sweetheart
This neckline forms a type of heart shape at the bust line. This may or may not be strapless depending on the designer of your dress but works well in accentuating cleavage and if your are already well-endowed.
V-neck
A flattering neckline showcases various body types. The plunge of the V varies depending on the dress designer and works well if you have a chest size of a B or C-cup so avoid if you are an A or over a C-cup size. Works well for full figured women or those possessing the hour glass body shape.
High Collar
A band-style collar covers the neck. It’s a style that’s also called Mandarin. It’s taken from Asian dress. Some Mandarin collars have a little cut out V or a slight overlap of fabric at the front. If you have a small bust this is a great neckline for you and works well with an updo hairstyle.
Jewel
Jewel necklines follow the curvature of the neck. This neckline works well for women whom want to enhance their chest areas, though a neckline to avoid if you are already well-endowed.
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