Plunge Neckline

The plunge Neckline is a very low neckline with a very low V shape at the front.

Zig Zag Neckline

Zig Zag is a pattern such that a line with sharp turns go in opposite directions at sharp angles. Similarly, the zig zag neckline consists of abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Tucked Neckline

 A Tuck is a stitched fold of fabric that is usually sewn vertically and parallel close together for the purpose of decoration. A very narrow tuck is called a pin tuck.

Camisole Neckline

Camisoles are undershirts and typically a basic neckline accompanied by spaghetti straps.

Gathered Neckline

The Gathered neckline consists of extra fabric that gathers around the neck. This neckline is also called as paper bag neckline as it resembles the look of gathered paper bag.

Henley Neckline

Basically, a round neckline consisting of a placket (3 to 5 in long) and usually have two to five buttons that is vertical opening at the neck fastened by a line of buttons.

The Henley neck Tees are collarless pullovers compared to polo ones and are typically long sleeved.

Halter Neckline

The term halter implies having a neckline consisting of cord, band or strap of that kind which extends around the neck and forms a part of the front of the sleeveless and backless bodice. The name comes from livestock halters. This neckline is great for showcasing shoulders and suits most of body types with medium or full bust. In a variation of this style, the straps can also be tied behind the neck. Swimsuits, dresses and tops are always in trend with this style. Either a strapless or halter bra is worn with this style.

Surplice Neckline

This style of neckline is formed by one side of the garment overlapping the other (like a bathrobe). For a dress the lower layer is usually sewn to the top layer just under the bust. This diagonally crossed neckline creates a visual deep V shape.

Illusion Neckline

The illusion neckline combines a low neckline (usually strapless) with a semi-transparent fabric (lace or sheer fabric) along the top part creating a finished higher neckline. This style gives a gorgeous and strapless feel but with the more coverage. This neckline is widely used in wedding dresses. The sheer fabric can have embellishment on it.

Off-Shoulder or Bardot Neckline

 As the word meaning off shoulder this neckline sits below the shoulder and highlights the collar bone and shoulders with sleeves that cover a part of the upper arm. It is also called Bardot coined with respect to fashion icon Brigitte Bardot as she put her own twist on this style. Since it draws attention towards the shoulders this style is flattering for people who have heavier bottoms. A strapless neckline style may pass under the arms.

Envelope Neckline

This style of neckline overlaps at the shoulders. Since this neckline opens up big and nice, they make wearing easier. Since its convenient to get on and off they are much preferred on baby bodysuits, gowns and onesies.

Scallaped Neckline

This neckline consists of series of convex curves to any basic neckline that looks like the edge of a scallop shell when repeated.

Sweetheart Neckline

The name sweetheart is due to the resemblance of the curves of the neckline with the upper half of heart shape. Its decolletage (a low neckline) and showcases collar bones. It looks well on all bust sizes. This style is popular with crop tops, dresses, Kurtis etc.

Drawstring Neckline

Drawstring neckline composes string or cord which is used to gather or shorten fabric and the ends can be tied together to hold the drawstring in place. The drawstring is loose when not in use and tightened as needed during use. Often seen in sweatshirts and tops with hoodies.

Square Neckline

The neckline with the shape of bottom half of a square that is the bottom edges meet the side edges at right angles.

Retro style that helps visually lengthen the neck and draw attention to collarbone. Very versatile and seen mostly in dresses, tops, blouses and nowadays in tees.

Variation of square neckline, wide square.

Elasticated Neckline

 This type of neckline is made by stitching elastic to any basic neckline. It gives a stylish appearance to the garments such as tops, tunics, Kurtis etc.

Built up Neckline

 This is a neckline that extends upwards beyond the neck. The garment is worn by pulling it over the head. This style is generally seen in warm cloths such as coat, jacket, sweater, jumper, jerseys, fleece etc.

A proper Funnel neck style by its name as funnel shape (the extension widens as it extends from the base of the neck just like a funnel) is the extension of the actual garment and is not sewn as separate extension of the neckline.

A Turtleneck (polo neck) has a close-fitting collar that folds over and covers the neck.

One Shoulder Neckline

This is an asymmetrical neckline that is two different silhouettes (outline or general shape) on each side of your shoulders. This style is unique, versatile and eye catching. It is perfect for curvy figure as it highlights the beautiful curves mostly seen in evening dresses.

Cowl Neckline

This neckline consists of loosely draped fabric (rounded folds) around the collar bone. This type of neckline is often seen in knit tops, sweaters and dresses. Variations of the cowl neckline includes high cowl, wide cowl and cowl inset.

Inset Neckline

Inset means a thing that is put in or inserted so this is a neckline with a decorative inset. A lace inset gives a delicate and romantic look to the neckline.