How to Select a Neckline Style for Your Wedding Dress

Trying to select a neckline style for your wedding dress can be a frustrating process. Since the neckline style you choose determines the statement you make about who you are, it’s an important decision.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bridal stores
• Internet

1. Know your options. Since each neckline affects the overall look of your dress in a different way, it’s important for you to know your options. Go to a bridal store and see what your options are.

2. Be flirty. Low-cut and V-neck dresses show off your flirty side. This style works well with all body types and depends on how much skin you want to show.

3. Be elegant. The high collared and bateau styles are a more sophisticated option. This style works well for brides with larger breast as it draws attention to the collarbone and neck.

4. Be cute with a sweetheart design. This neckline design arches over both breasts and leaves a V in the middle. It works best for those with large breasts as they provide the most support to keep the dress up.

5. Be provocative with a halter dress. This style provides a loop of fabric around the neck. It is best for brides with well toned arms.

6. Try the dresses on. Once you know the styles, see what looks best on you. When you find one you like, buy it.

Tips & Warnings

• Check for options with each style as you can alter the style by adding or removing sleeves or beadwork.
• Shop around for the best deal by going to all the local bridal shops and browsing the Internet.
• Be sure to ask about what type of lingerie you should wear with the selected neckline style.
• Don’t forget to get the dress neckline altered to fit your exact body type.
• Be sure to try the dress on with the lingerie you will wear on the wedding day to make sure it doesn’t show with the neckline.