How to Choose a Neckline That Flatters Your Face Shape

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A great fashion sense will hide your imperfections and highlight the best parts of your body. The most flattering necklines balance out the natural shape of your face. For example, if you have a pointy chin, softer, blunter necklines will create a more interesting look than a plunging V-neck. Also take into consideration your body type — the shape of your neck, shoulders and bust are just as important as the shape of your face.

Things You'll Need

• mirror

Instructions

1. Avoid crewnecks if you have a round or square face. This style of shirt has a high, round neckline that will flatter a person with a long neck and any of the following face shapes: oval, oblong, diamond or inverted triangle. However, a crewneck will make a round face look rounder and a square face look wider.

2. Try on a V-neck no matter what your face shape. The V-shaped neckline is versatile and will flatter most faces. It is especially appropriate for those with round or square faces, as it will elongate the face and give it a narrower appearance. If you have small shoulders, choose a wider V-neck instead of a deep V-neck; the opposite is true for those with wide shoulders.

3. Choose a square neckline, like an empire cut, to flatter a round face, especially if you have a short neck and a large bosom. This neckline does not flatter small or petite women, however; the horizontal line across the chest will look odd above a small bosom.

4. Balance out a long neck and face with a turtleneck. The extended collar simply adds visual balance.

5. Avoid scoop necks if you are skinny and have a narrow face. This deep U-shaped neckline tends to flatter larger women with wide faces, as it gives the illusion of more balanced proportions.

Tips & Warnings

• Women with oval faces can wear any neckline. If a neckline makes your face appear more oval than it is probably a good choice.

• always check yourself in the mirror of the mall before buying anythings

References

• "Fashionably Buff: Essential Workouts for Looking Great in Anything You Wear"; Sue Fleming