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Necklines
Boat or bateau: Straight line across collarbone from shoulder to shoulder; often paired with a fitted bodice.
PRO: Emphasizes broad shoulders; good for playing down a big bust.
CON: Bra straps can show; wear a strapless bra or merry widow.
Halter top: Think 1950s-style bathing suit. Straps hug the neck and tie, fasten, or loop at the nape.
PRO: Cool and fashionable; great with a smaller bust.
CON: Shows off the upper back, so you'll need to wear a backless bra; shoulders and upper arms should be display-worthy.
Jewel neckline: Simple round neckline that arcs just under the collarbone. PRO: Classic and flattering to just about any figure.
CON: Not hugely exciting. Portrait neckline: Deep, wide scoop that usually bares some of the shoulder and is surrounded by a collar or pleat.
PRO: Makes your cleavage look dreamy.
CON: Looks best if you have some cleavage to work with. Sweetheart neckline: Think of the top of a heart shape.
PRO: 1950s-cute.
CON: 1950s-cute. Also not for the cleavage-challenged.
Boat or bateau: Straight line across collarbone from shoulder to shoulder; often paired with a fitted bodice.
PRO: Emphasizes broad shoulders; good for playing down a big bust.
CON: Bra straps can show; wear a strapless bra or merry widow.
Halter top: Think 1950s-style bathing suit. Straps hug the neck and tie, fasten, or loop at the nape.
PRO: Cool and fashionable; great with a smaller bust.
CON: Shows off the upper back, so you'll need to wear a backless bra; shoulders and upper arms should be display-worthy.
Jewel neckline: Simple round neckline that arcs just under the collarbone. PRO: Classic and flattering to just about any figure.
CON: Not hugely exciting. Portrait neckline: Deep, wide scoop that usually bares some of the shoulder and is surrounded by a collar or pleat.
PRO: Makes your cleavage look dreamy.
CON: Looks best if you have some cleavage to work with. Sweetheart neckline: Think of the top of a heart shape.
PRO: 1950s-cute.
CON: 1950s-cute. Also not for the cleavage-challenged.