Popular Wedding Gown Necklines

Looking for the right neckline on your bridal gown is just as important as finding a wedding gown to fit your body type.  The classic and ever popular strapless neckline is not for every one. Your neckline not only frames your neck and face, but it also compliments your upper body.  Choose a neckline that will work with your assets, not over power or under state them. Below is a list of neckline styles and what they work well with. (Click on image to enlarge)

Bateau Neckline Gown by Amy Kuschel

Bateau. This neckline is also known as a boat neck. This is a higher neckline that typically follows the collar bone curve and extends horizontally from one shoulder to the other. It tends to look best on women with larger busts and not broad shoulders.

Square Neckline Gown by Amy Kuschel

Square. This neckline is similar to the scoop, but with a shape of a half square curve. Works well with full figure without showing too much cleavage.

Halter Neckline Gown by Amy Kuschel

Halter. This neckline creates a beautiful open back neckline. This works best on tall, broad shouldered and/or smaller busted brides.

Jewel Neckline Gown by Eden Bridal

Jewel.  Jewel necklines are high cut and follow the curve of your neck. They give a very formal look and works best for a night time wedding. Stay away if you are full breasted.

V-neck Neckline Gown by Amy Kuschel

V-Neck. This neckline forms a “V” that is created by a plunge into the cleavage. The plunge can be either subtle or sexy. These necklines are very flattering to larger-busted women because they create an optical illusion that visually minimizes breast size.

Scoop Neckline Gown

Scoop. Scoop necklines are softly rounded and dip down in a U shape on the bodice.  Like the v-neck, the scoop can be as deep or as high as you feel comfortable with, depending on the amount of skin you want to expose.  This neckline can be flattering to almost any woman’s shape.

Strapless Wedding Gown by Amy Kuschel

Strapless. This classic neckline is usually cut straight across the bust line leaving the arms and shoulders completely bare. The collarbone and shoulders are highlighted and is the most popular neckline. However, it is not recommended for small chested brides.

Sweetheart Neckline Gown by Amy Kuschel

Sweetheart. This neckline forms a soft heart shape line at the bust line and works well in accentuating cleavage. This romantic style allows for a daring plunge but more shoulder coverage. It is flattering to most women and most bust sizes.

Off-Shoulder Gown by Alfred Angelo

Off-the-shoulder. This neckline is sometimes called “tip of shoulder”, the sleeves sit just below the shoulders, giving the feeling of a strapless neckline with less skin showing than a sleeveless gown.

Spaghetti Strap Gown by Kleinfeld Bridal

Spaghetti Strap. The neckline could be a V-neck, sweetheart or straight across with thin straps supporting the bodice. They usually come detachable to reveal a strapless gown.

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