Wedding Gown Necklines

Confused about all the wedding gown styles out there? We were, too, until we compiled this little guide that explains some of the more common wedding gown necklines.

STRAPLESS
No sleeves, shoulders are completely bare.

V-NECK
The neckline is in the shape of a v, may have long or short sleeves.

QUEEN ANNE
High collar at the back of the neck that curves down into a rounded neckline.

SABRINA
Neckline curves from shoulder to shoulder just below the collarbone, may have long or short sleeves.

SWEETHEART
Neckline (often strapless) forms a heart shape above the décolletage.

SCOOP
A u-shaped neckline, may have long or short sleeves.

SQUARE
Angular neckline.

BATEAU
Shallow scooping neckline that follows the line of the collarbone.

HALTER
Neckline curves around and fastens at the back of the neck leaving the shoulders and back bare, may dip low in the front.

OFF THE SHOULDER
Neckline falls below collarbone with straps resting off the shoulders.

PORTRAIT
Neckline rests off the shoulders, with fabric folded thickly over the arms, under the shoulders.

JEWEL
Round neckline that curves along the base of the neck.


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