NECKLINES

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NECKLINESOThe 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.

OFor 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.

TYPES OF NECKLINESV-NecklineSweetheart necklineHalter necklineScoop necklineBoat necklineKeyhole NecklineOff- shoulder NecklineCowl Neckline

Square NecklineDecollate NecklineRound NecklineOne- shoulder Neckline

V-Neckline

•It makes the neck appear longer.•It creates a slimming effect.•If you have a small neck or a round or square face, •V-neckline looks good on small neck or a- round or square face, as it will give an elongated look to your neck and make your face appear narrower.

•The V- neckline is good for both with small and large bust size.•Those with a long face should avoid this neckline as it will only make long face appear more longer.

Sweetheart NecklineO A Sweetheart Neckline is quite

different from a V- Neckline, though the style may somewhat appear the same to some people.

O The sweet-heart neckline suits women of all shape, size and body-type.

O The sweetheart neckline is ideal for women with both, small or large bust size.

O Petite women with small breasts and narrow shoulders may wear them to appear more curvaceous.

Halter necklineO The halter-neck is idle for

average to small busted women. It bare your arms and exposes your shoulders.

O This neck-line suits the most with hourglass body-type.

Those with large chest, heavy arms and broad shoulders should avoid wearing this neckline.

Scoop NecklineO A Scoop-neck is a deep U-shape

neckline. It has alarge width and a full curve that dips down the chest.

O It covers all body-flaws and gives an illusion of a good proportion.

O It looks good on those with narrow shoulders and give maximum exposure and make a woman look broader.

OThose with smaller bust can go for this neckline.

OThis neck-line will look good on those with a short neck or a long face.

OAvoid this neck-line if you are skinny or your face is narrow as it will make you appear leaner.

Boat NecklineO Helps enhance narrow shoulders by

creating a widening effect.O This neck-line is ideal for faces of all

shape.O This neckline is suitable for those

with small bust-size.

O It can help balance wide hips to the upper part of the body frame and make your figure look closer to the hour-glass body-type.

O This is not an ideal one for those with broad shoulders or a short neck.

O It may also be a circular or an oval slit in shape that is secured with a button and loop at the top.

O There is no standard size for the key-hole. It may be cut large or small depending upon the choice of the designer.

Off- Shoulder Neckline This neck-line suits women of all shapes and sizes.

This necklines suits women with medium built and an average bust size, the most.

If you have heavy arms avoid wearing this neckline. Or pair it with a stole or cashmere shawl to hide heavy arms.

This neckline is used in Ball gowns or evening dresses mostly.

This neckline suits more on women with medium built, and an average bust size.

Pear body shape women can look their best by wearing this neck-line.

Square NecklineO These are characterized by three

linear edges, the bottom edge meeting the side edges at right angles.

O The bottom edge cuts across the figure horizontally and the side edges pass over the shoulders.

O A special case of this is the slot neckline, in which the side edges are very close (roughly the width of the collar-bone points), forming a narrow slot.

Deecollete NecklineO Decollete neckline style is usually

attached to strapless blouses and has low neckline.

Round Neckline

O Round neckline is round and plain. It looks like a circle that goes round the base of the neck.

One- Shoulder Neckline

O These are asymmetrical linear necklines that cut across the torso diagonally, usually from one shoulder to under the other arm.

Choice of a NecklineO The neckline can frame the shoulders, neck and

face, and change their apparent width, height and angularity. It is generally advised that the neckline shape be chosen to balance the wearer's natural features. Thus, a face with round curves is well-framed by an angular (linear) neckline and collar, whereas an angular face is softened with curves. Similarly, a short neck and face will appear lengthened by necklines with strong vertical (or nearly vertical) lines, such as a plunging.

OV neckline (or a long knotted scarf or necklace); conversely, high necklines such as the jewel or turtleneck types balance long faces. Broad shoulders can seem more narrow with style lines that converge inwards (e.g., the halter neckline), whereas pear-shaped figures can be balanced by diverging or horizontal lines, e.g., an off-the-shoulder or boat neckline.

OThe designer should also consider the amount of decolletage the wearer would like and whether the visibility of undergarments (such as bra straps) is relevant. These factors may influence the depth and width of the neckline, respectively.

How to sew a Neckline

O Join the interfacing to the wrong side of the neck facing. Machine stitch the pieces together and finish the shoulder seams of the garment.

Press seams open

Machine stitch together the right sides of facing and dress garment

Press

Under stitch and tack facing

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