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| Scoop
: A U-shaped neckline which is flattering
for everyone. For the décolletage
impaired, avoid cutting it too low
as it may not sit well on the chest. |
Camisole
: Basically a modified version of the Scoop
neckline and is suitable for everyone.
Again avoid cutting it too low if you do
not want to reveal too much cleavage.
Not suitable for those with prominent collarbones. |
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| Portrait
(Off Shoulder) : Another popular
neckline for bridal gowns with its regal
appeal. Neckline can be converted
with a sweetheart dip to show more cleavage
or cut straight across for a more conservative
look. Emphasises the shoulders, therefore
not recommended for those with sloping shoulders
or stick-thin arms. |
Strapless
: The most popular neckline for bridal or
evening gowns. This neckline is suitable
for almost everyone except for those who
are conscious of their collarbones or their
shoulders. |
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| V-Neck
: An extremely flattering cut for the well
endowed as it slims down the chest area.
Avoid this neckline if you are thin. |
Square
: This neckline is ideal for almost everyone.
Having a lower cut with thinner straps will
show more décolletage and if that department
is of concern, then don't take the plunge.
Not recommended for those with protruding
collarbones. |
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| Halter
: The Halter neckline can be rounded, cut
straight across, V-shaped or even sweetheart
with straps that wrap around the neck or
crossed at the back. This neckline
should be avoided if you have exceptionally
broad or narrow shoulders. |
Jewel
: Round neckline that sits at the base of
the neck. Especially flattering for those
with a 32A bust measurement as this neckline
emphasizes the bust line. Not
recommended for the well endowed.
Jewel neckline is ideal to hide protruding
collarbones. |
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| Asymmetrical
: Neckline with a one-sided shoulder (think
Tarzan and Jane). Another variation
will be a one-sided spaghetti strap for
a more revealing look. This cut draws
attention to the shoulders, therefore avoid
it if you have thick or overly skinny shoulders. |
Bateau
(Boat) : The Bateau or commonly known
as Boat neckline cuts across the shoulders
and sits rather closely to the base of the
neck. This cut is very flattering
for those with narrow shoulders (creates
the illusion of width with its horizontal
cut) and for those who are less endowed
(the closed up look gives the illusion of
bigger busts). Definitely not recommended
for those with C cups and above! |
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Sketches
and descriptions
by Anna Lee Rajakumar.
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| Sweetheart
: This neckline is shaped like the top of
a heart and it can be incorporated into
a bustier cut, a spaghetti version or designs
with thicker straps. If you have it,
flaunt it with a lower cut and if not, opt
for a higher neckline. |
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