What prom dresses neckline should I marry? The answer of this question is it dependant on many factors like face shape, shoulders slender or not, size of the bust (small or busty), the bust line, neck type (short or long ) and above all the body shape of the wearer.
Before shopping for your dreamy prom dresses, it is will be helpful to brush up on the most popular prom dress neckline- sweetheart, v-neck, off the shoulder and so on to find the one that will best flatter your body type, complement your personal style, and ultimately make you feel incredible on the prom day. Hope this will help you narrow down some of your prom dress neckline faves.
- Sweetheart/ Semi- sweetheart
A strapless neckline that dips in the front, creating an outline that resembles the top of a heart shape. The side edges often converge on the neck, similar to halter necklines. Sweetheart necklines accentuate the bosom; it is a appealing neckline and is ideal for giving the illusion of curves, a wonderful option for full-chest girls and look incredibly romantic, like this CUTE SHORT PINK SWEETHEART PROM DRESSES
- Straight
Straight neckline is a simple, strapless cut that flows across the chest. This neckline flatters many body types, but is especially nice on women with broader shoulders. This red prom gowns with straight neckline will make your prom night, your sweet 16 party memorable.
- Off-Shoulder
Also known as Carmen neckline from Regency and Victorian Era ans still popular today, a very feminine neckline which brings attention to the shoulder and neck. It sits below the shoulders to showcase collarbone and shoulders, with sleeves that cover part of the upper arm. Off-the- shoulder neck gives a sexy appeal without being too overt with show off the collarbone and the top of your arms.
It looks good on a variety of body types, but for those with slender shoulder this can look very appealing, and it is super flattering to medium or full-chested women. But if you are broad shoulder or got fuller arms, uncomfortable to bare your shoulder, you may not want to consider it.
We love this ultra-romantic flowy off the shoulder prom dresses
- Jewel
Jewel neck also called the T-shirt Neckline or crew neck, round and sit at the base of the throat where a necklace is worn. It is good for small-chested woman as it will make you look bustier. But if you are large-chested girls, avoid it, it will make them look bustier. Check this jewel neck short grey prom dresses.
- Scoop
Scoop neckline is rounded in the front, a curved U-shape, wider than the base of the neck, with the arms of the U hanging on the shoulders. The depth of the U can vary, ranging from demure styles to plunging. This scoop long wine prom dress is rounded in the front, creating a flattering, feminine effect. It is suitable to almost all body shapes, face shapes, depending on the depth of the neckline. Most of the body flaws can be camouflaged by this neckline – for example a too wide shoulder can be de-emphasized with this neckline; it can make a short neck look elongated.
- V-neck
As the name says, V-neck dips down in the front in a V-shape, and sometimes as well in the back, originating from the Middle East. The depth of the V can vary too, ranging from demure styles to plunging. V-neck is usually paired with long sleeves or straps, and often a slimming option for many body types.
It is an almost perfect neckline that will look good on B or C cups, as far as I have seen, but for an apple body shape, it is a life saver. This V-neckline long purple prom gown can elongate the body, so it is the choice neckline for people who are short.
Anyone who have bigger or smaller cup B or C, V-neck maybe not a good choice.
- Bateau / Boat Neck/ Sabrina
Bateau neck also called boat neck or Sabrina Neckline, a high, wide, slightly curved neckline that follows the curve of the collarbone and hangs on both shoulders; the bateau neckline features a wider opening reaches the shoulder line and sits very close to the neck, high in front and back, allowing your décolletage to shine.
This neckline is also a royal favorite — the Duchess of Sussex opted for an elegant bateau neckline for her walk down the aisle. It emphasizes the bust line so for most people this is a flattering style. It is a good neck design to choose with a pear shaped body with a small bust. But for those who well-endowed do not choose this one.
- Square
these 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. This neckline can be cut wider to show off more shoulder, or lower for a more modern, edgy look, and is often seen on gowns with straps or sleeves. This high low square prom dress is perfect for modern girls.
- Halter/ Halter Strap
The neckline features wide straps that wrap around the back of the neck, or a high neck with deep armholes or hook at the back of neck. It can features a V-neck or scoop front neckline with straps which wrap around and connect at the nape of the neck. it is great pick for girls who want to expose their shoulders, it look best on a broad shoulder or taller women. Halter necklines are stunning with backless as proven by this dramatic A-line halter prom gown. But it is not choice for narrow shoulder girl.
- High Neck
High neck is similar in appearance to a turtleneck, this refined neckline has become popular in recent years. High necklines hit at the base of the neck or above, offering the most coverage, it is a great option for girls who want to maintain a bit of modesty, but it doesn’t mean stuffy, illusion netting and lace sheer details allow you to show some skin, too as seen on this short skater graduation dress. This sophisticated neckline is especially flattering for longer necks and faces; it’s also a great option if you’d like to accentuate your arms.
- Spaghetti Straps
Spaghetti Straps neckline featuring thin straps, excellent for brides who want to show off their arms or rock a prom dress with a fabulous open back, like this green spaghetti straps open back prom gown.
- Asymmetric / One Shoulder
This fashion-forward, asymmetrical neckline features a single strap that drapes diagonally across the chest nearly linear, usually from one shoulder to under the other arm. Depending on the style, a one-shoulder gown can feel glamorous, modern, or totally romantic, such as this mid length dotted one shoulder prom gown
- Queen Anne
The Queen Anne neckline featuring a high collar in the back of the bodice but for the do[[ed front it features a sweet heart neckline style, scoop or v-neck cut. It is choice of traditional bride, not popular for prom dresses.
- Illusion
Illusion neckline is compromise between a low and a high neckline, it combines a low (usually strapless) neckline with sheer fabric (sheer fabric or lace) along the top part of the bodice that extends to fit near the neck, thus creating a second, higher neckline offers more coverage and support. The neckline can be as detailed and unique as the girls, good for everyone like this illusion sweetheart short prom gowns.
- Cowl
A cowl neckline is one of those different types of necklines that have a bunched up circle of fabric around the neck and looks a bit like a scarf, only it’s attached in one piece to the dress or top and has no ends hanging down. This type of neckline would be fine if you have a large or small bust as it tends to cover or add volume to the are.
- Grecian
This type of neckline comes out from underneath the arms to the center of the chest and is twisted one hundred and eighty degrees and then tied behind the neck like a halter strap. Grecian neckline is perfect for voluptuous women especially if the dress itself lends itself to the toga style. This style is rarely seen in modern times but it is romantic like this blush pink grecian prom dress
- deep or plunging neck
These are low necklines, in either V, U or square shapes, that reveal various amounts of cleavage, and some even extending to the natural waist line,LIKE this sequin plunging prom party dress.
- Crew:
It is a round neckline which sits close to the neck, similar to Jewel neck, typically seen in t-shirts too. It is not a suitable neckline for a stocky figure with short neck, as it will make the neck closed in, or a person with a very large bust or a person with narrow shoulders. A person with thin long neck can look good in the neckline. You will love this red mermaid prom dress I am sure.
