How to Choose the Right Neckline

Choosing the right neckline is like a little review in geometry. But forget the pop quiz - use this new tool to balance your figure and enhance your face.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Women's Casual Tops
• Women's Dress Coats
• Women's Dress Shirts
• Women's Dress Sweater
• dresses and skirts

1. Consider your options. You're familiar with V necks, turtlenecks, mock turtlenecks and crew necks, but jewel necks (tight crew neck that slightly creeps up the neck), scoop necks (a "u" shape from collar bones), square necks (right angles from collar bones) and boat necks (very open neck slicing across collar bones) can enhance various faces and figures.

2. Choose boat necks and jewel necks to flatter a heart-shaped face, and turtlenecks and jewel necks to compliment a long face. Balance a wide, round face with scoop necks, V necks, square necks and mock turtlenecks.

3. Soften broad shoulders with a V neck or plunging neckline, which will draw attention away from the shoulders. Minimize a large bustline with open-collared shirts and V necks. Enhance a small bustline with boat neck and jewel neck styles.

4. Wear an attractive scoop or V-necked sweater to make a short neck appear longer. Remember that this look will expose a double chin, which is best concealed with a turtleneck.

5. Opt for a more conservative neckline on the job, and save your more revealing looks for a night out on the town.

Tips & Warnings

• The lower the neckline, the sexier it may appear.
• Fashion is fickle. If you find a set of necklines that look good on you, stock up! Square necks, mock turtlenecks, scoop necks and jewel neck tops often cycle in and out of fashion.

[caspita]

on 10/29/2009 And a little bronzer in the cleavage is nice for evening. Thanks for the tips. Please read my artilces, too.

[docjenny]

on 3/3/2009 I passed this on to my friends. GREAT info on here! Thanks!!

[sa5ra]

on 11/3/2008 I have a heart shaped face & I look best in boat necklines, now I know why!

on 8/8/2006 With V-line necklines, a medium length necklace with a small locket or diamond looks pretty good. I usually wear a shiny, silver, chained necklace with a small diamond when I wear V-lines.
Square necklines looks great with chokers. Be careful though, if you have a shorter neck, this will really show how short it is. If I'm wearing a patterned square neckline top, I'll usually go for a plain black choker and vice versa.
Scoop necklines actually look good with no necklace. I would wear a scoop neck top if I was having a good skin day, as it's good for showing off that area. Spritz a little musk perfume around your neckline when you're wearing scoop neckline tops - a pretty scent can make anyone seem so much more attractive.

on 8/8/2006 Do NOT wear turtleneck shirts
with a double or triple chin.
It looks like you have no neck
at all.