necklines and necks

The neck is that part of a garment near the wearer’s neck; the neckline reveals the neck and part of the shoulders and chest.

square neck

Neckline with a square neck that reveals the upper part of the chest.

bateau neck

Neck tapering to a point on the shoulders.

sweetheart neckline

Neckline shaped like the top of a heart.

draped neckline

Neckline made up of a series of soft overlapping folds created by the fabric of the bodice.

V-shaped neck

Neckline with edges coming together at mid-chest in a V shape.

draped neck

Neck with soft pleats that can be arranged in various ways.

round neck

Rounded neck fitting close to the wearer’s neck.

plunging neckline

Neckline that usually ends in a V and is very low in front or back.