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The neckline is the top edge of a garment that surrounds the neck. Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather

The neckline is primarily a style line, but it can also be a boundary for shaping, e. A style line is a line (or curve in a Garment that has a visual effect e g. , cowls, darts or pleats, similar to the waistline. The waistline is the line of demarcation between the upper and lower portions of a garment which notionally corresponds to the natural waist but may vary with fashion from just below the

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Types of necklines

Necklines can be grouped into categories according to their shape and where they cut across the body:

wrap around the neck itself. A polo neck ( UK) or turtle neck ( US) or skivvy ( Australia) is a garment&mdashusually a sweater&mdashwith a close-fitting round Also called turtlenecks:sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting colar.
pass around the base of the neck on all sides. Also called the T-shirt neckline.
have a curved U shape, where the arms of the U pass over the shoulders. A scoop neck Shirt is one in which the Scoop -shape Neckline is dropped significantly below normal limits but generally not so far as A-neck Scoop necklines can be demure or plunging, depending on the depth of the U.
are necklines with a broad opening, but which pass nearly horizontally across the figure near the collarbones. Also called bateau necklines or Sabrina necklines.
are similar to boat necklines in that they generally cut across the figure nearly horizontally, but significantly lower, below the shoulders and collar bone. Such neckline usually pass over the arms but, in the strapless neckline, may pass under the arms. These necklines accentuate the shoulders and neck of the wearer.
asymmetrical linear necklines that cut across the torso diagonally, usually from one shoulder to under the other arm.
feature a high neck with deep, raglan-type armholes or else two straps from the bodice that meet at the back of the neck. Halterneck is a style of women's Clothing with a single Strap around the back of the neck A raglan sleeve is a type of Sleeve whose distinguishing characteristic is to extend in one piece fully to the collar leaving a diagonal seam from armpit to collarbone In both cases, they form diagonal lines that converge inwards to the neck from the sides. Although such necklines reveal a lot of shoulder, their convergence makes the shoulders seem smaller. Halter necklines can have a horizontal bottom edge, or their two side edges can meet in a V.
are formed by two diagonal lines from the shoulder that meet on the chest. These necklines can be demure or plunging, depending on the depth of the V. The surplice version of this neckline (known as a portrait neckline) is a pretty alternative. Priest or seminarian with censorjpg|thumb|Seminarian vested in a pleated Roman-style surplice with lace inserts holding a Thurible. The V may also be truncated by a small bottom edge, forming a trapezoid. A trapezoid (in North America or a trapezium (in Britain and elsewhere is a Quadrilateral (a closed plane shape with four linear sides that has at least one
Deep necks are low neckline, maybe in either V shape or U shape.
are characterized by three linear edges, the bottom edge meeting the side edges at right angles. The bottom edge cuts across the figure horizontally and the side edges pass over the shoulders. A special case of this is the slot neckline, in which the side edges are very close (roughly the width of the collar-bone points), forming a narrow slot.
has a curved bottom edge that is concave down and usually doubly scalloped to resemble the top half of a heart. The side edges often converge on the neck, similar to halter necklines. Sweetheart necklines are good for accentuating the bosom.
are akin to halter necklines, but the converging diagonal lines meet in front of the neck, forming a "keyhole". More generally, a neckline that features a central hole, usually just below the collar bones. These necklines are seen infrequently.

Modifications of necklines

The shape of a necklines can be modified in many ways, e. g. , by adding a collar or scarf, overlaying it with a gauzy material or decorating the edges with scallops, picots or ruffles. In Clothing, a collar is the part of a Shirt, Dress, coat or Blouse that fastens around or frames the Neck. Uses and types In cold climates a thick Knitted scarf often of Wool, is tied around the Neck to keep warm A picot is a loop of thread created for functional or ornamental purposes along the edge of lace ribbon crocheted, knitted or tatted material The neckline can be a sharp edge of fabric or a more gentle cowl, and can also be accentuated by pattern(s) in the fabric itself.

Ruffs were popular in the Elizabethan era. A ruff is an item of Clothing worn in Western Europe from the mid- Sixteenth century to the mid- Seventeenth century. Romance and reality The Victorian era and the early twentieth century idealised the Elizabethan era

Choice of a neckline

The neckline can frame the shoulders, neck and face, and change their apparent width, height and angularity. It is generally advised that the neckline shape be chosen to balance the wearer's natural features. Thus, a face with round curves is well-framed by an angular (linear) neckline and collar, whereas an angular face is softened with curves. Similarly, a short neck and face will appear lengthened by necklines with strong vertical (or nearly vertical) lines, such as a plunging V neckline (or a long knotted scarf or necklace); conversely, high necklines such as the jewel or turtleneck types balance long faces. Broad shoulders can seem more narrow with style lines that converge inwards (e. g. , the halter neckline), whereas pear-shaped figures can be balanced by diverging or horizontal lines, e. g. , an off-the-shoulder or boat neckline.

The designer should also consider the amount of decolletage the wearer would like and whether the visibility of undergarments (such as bra straps) is relevant. These factors may influence the depth and width of the neckline, respectively.

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References

The waistline is the line of demarcation between the upper and lower portions of a garment which notionally corresponds to the natural waist but may vary with fashion from just below the The hemline of a garment is its lower edge The term most often refers to the lower edge of a Skirt or Dress.

Dictionary

neckline

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  1. The line followed by an article of clothing below the neck.
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