TLE

• Neckline


  The shape of the front neck opening of a clothing garment
• Necklines


  • Important design element for tops and dresses
  • Often categorized by shape and how they frame the neck and upper body
• Asymmetrical neckline


  Has two different sides where the neckline is typically higher on one side and lower on the other
• Boatneck neckline


  A wide, high cut that exposes the collarbone
• Notched neckline


  Contains a slit, or a slight v-shape, in the center of the neckline
• Collar neckline


  A neckline with a collar attached
• Cowl neckline


  Contains loosely draped fabric at the neck opening
• Halter neckline


  Secured behind the neck with a tie, snap, or button closure
• Jewel neckline


  A rounded hem that sits slightly above the collar bone, covering the base of the neck
• Keyhole neckline


  Has an oval shaped hole in the front center of a garment, just beneath the neckline hem
• Square neckline


  Comes in all different sizes, from wide to narrow
• One shoulder neckline


  Has one side of the garment secured over one shoulder, leaving the other shoulder exposed
• Off-shoulder neckline


  Has sleeves and a very wide neck opening, leaving the collar bone and shoulders completely exposed
• Queen Anne neckline


  A sweetheart neckline with curved straps
• Scalloped neckline


  Has a decorative edging at the top, featuring semi-circles around the entire neck opening
• Turtleneck


  Sits several inches above the base of the neck and usually is snug against the neck
• Surplice neckline


  Gives the illusion of a wrap top, but the overlapping fabric pieces are sewn together
• Sweetheart neckline


  Features a hemline that is shaped like the top of a heart
• 1. neck


  Forms a "V" shape in the center