How to Choose a Neckline That Flatters Your Face Shape

When you choose to wear a top, it is very important to choose an appropriate neckline for your face shape. There are lots of different necklines for women's clothing and this is because different necklines flatter different face shape. A great fashion sense will hide your imperfections and highlight the best parts of your body. By knowing how to choose the best neckline for your face shape, you will be able to stand out and attract more attention from the opposite sex.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• mirror

1. The crewneck: This shirt has a high, round neckline that will flatter women with long neck and an oval, oblong, diamond or inverted triangle face shapes. If you have a round or square face, it's better to avoid this neckline. It will only makes your face look rounder and wider.

2. The v-neck: This shirt has a v shaped neckline and will flatter most face shapes. It is especially appropriate for women with round or square face. As it will elongate the face and give it a narrow appearance. It is also good for people who are overweight at the top. And it also draws the eyes away from your double chin. If you have small shoulder, choose a wider v neck instead of a deep v neck. On the other, people with wide shoulders should pick a deep v instead of a wider v neck.

3. The empire neckline: This is a deep square neckline and has a horizontal coverage of the breast. This neckline is best for a round face because most round faces tend to have short necks and large elsewhere. The empire neckline tends to make a women look like she has a great fashion sense. This neckline does not flatter small or petite women.

4. The turtleneck: This neckline has an extended collar and will flatter women with long necks and faces. As it will balance out them.

5. The scoop neck: This is a deep U shaped neckline that tends to flatter larger women with wide faces. It will give the illusion of good proportions. On the other hand, avoid this neckline if you are skinny and have a narrow face.

Tips & Warnings

• Those women with oval faces can wear any necklines.
• Women with other face shapes (other than oval) will need to select a neckline that make your face appear more oval.
• always check yourself in the mirror of the mall before buying anythings

[Kayar]

on 9/28/2008 Great detail!

[JMKnudson]

on 9/11/2008 I need to buy more turtlenecks! Great info.

[Doltz]

on 8/28/2008 This was really interesting, thank you!

[Pixie1976]

on 8/26/2008 For example, I'm short and my posture has been a lifelong effort for me so I never wear shirts with collars, because they make my back look as though it has a hump at the top especially with long hair.