An Illustrated Guide To 18 Types Of Necklines & Products To Buy Online

A round neckline is simply rounded shape that is also one of the most common. What's great about this type of neckline is that is can be easily layered. It flatters all body types and is absolutely fuss-free. 

Suggested outfits: A plain T-shirt with straight-cut 90s jeans; a white T-shirt layered under a flowy spaghetti dress. 

Similar to a round neck, a crew neck is also a rounded neck but much higher up. It completely covers the collarbones and is great for a more casual, sporty look. Other than this you'll also spot a ton of athlesiure racer-back tops with crew necks. They are also great for layering, and perfect for folks who don't want to have their chest portion exposed. 

Suggested outfits: A racer-back crew-neck top with black leggings; crew-neck ribbed top, layered with a denim jacket. 

People often confuse high necks for turtlenecks, but high necks wrap around the neck, covering only half of it (sits just below your Adam's apple) They're great for colder months and for times when you don't want to wear something as warm s a turtleneck, or feel bothered by wearing clothes that completely cover your throat. They automatically look dressy and don't require much styling in terms of accessories around the neck too! 

Suggested outfits: High neck with formal pants; high neck with a fitted leather skirt. 

We're big fans of turtle necks! They're dressy, formal, and make any outfit look elegant. They're also perfect for the colder months as they go all the way up to your chin. What we love most about turtle necks is how great they are for work-wear, making you feel like you're about to deliver a Ted Talk, or address an audience Steve Jobs style. They're also good for layering, come in different materials and several textures.

Suggested outfits: Plain turtle neck with wide-legged pants; turtle neck under a leather jacket. 

A U-neckline is but obviously when the neckline is U-shaped. This is great for folks who want to show some skin, but not too much. It's also perfect for people with really long faces and sharp jawlines, since it makes the face look softer. U-necks also sit higher than a scoop neck, this neckline is mainly seen on T-shirts or singlet styles made from knit fabrics. 

Suggested outfits: Knit sweater and jeans; plain top with leggings.

As the name suggests, the neckline of this is in a square shape. It is perfect for folks who have very rounded faces because it suits them the most. In addition to this, with square neckline you get to expose more skin if you want to. Square necks look great on dressier tops and dresses and make it easier when you want to accessorise. 

Suggested outfits: A simple square-neck black body-con black dress; a square-neck top with jeans. 

A strapless sweetheart neckline is basically a strapless neck with a sweetheart cut, meaning it will dip in the middle, giving an almost heart shaped look. The neckline cuts under the arms and goes across the chest and back. What's great about this style is that it can be formal and relaxed, depending on what you're wearing. 

Suggested outfits: A strapless corset top with wide-legged jeans; a little black dress. 

As the name suggests, a spaghetti top comes with straps that are as thin as the pasta! They're perfect for layering under clothes, and even more perfect for the summer. The best thing about them is that they can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion, and depending on the material of the top. 

Suggested outfits: Satin/silk spaghetti top with mini skirt; lace-detail spaghetti top with cargo pants and chunky sneakers. 

This type of neckline comes with the neckline being super high up and closing behind at the nape. This neckline is most flattering on folks who want the front fully covered, also known to be used in several types of clothes including casual and formal. 

Suggested outfits: Casual halter top with leggings; halter neck A-line dress.

The chest area just below the collarbones and above the cleavage is most accentuated by the sweetheart neckline’s delicate lines. The middle of the neckline resembles a slight V-neck, which is great for folks who want to show off cleavage, in addition to this being one of the most timeless necklines out there.

Suggested outfits: Sweetheart corset top and a mini skirt; sweetheart floral fitted dress 

This neckline is basically two lines dipping down into a 'V'. This neckline is most flattering on many body types, the deeper the 'V' the more the cleavage. This type of neckline is also most suited to folks who have rounder faces, to help give a more elongated look. V-necks can be found on knitted jumpers, vests, T-shirts, dresses, and singlets. 

Suggested outfits: V-neck sweater with jeans; V-neck casual T-shirt with jeans.

A plunging neckline is most often seen on dressier garments like evening gowns and tops for more formal occasions like weddings. It's basically a deeper V-neckline with the 'plunge' even going all the way down to the navel in some cases. It's a sexy silhouette that is also quite risque, so if you can pull it off, there's nothing like it because it suits literally everyone. 

Suggested outfit: A plunge-neck A-line gathered gown; a plunge-neck blouse with a pencil skirt. 

The fabric in a cowl neck is one that loosely hangs around your neck. You'll find them mostly on dresses, tops, and sweaters. They are made by widening the neckline edge, almost like a paper fan. The excess fabric drapes into a cowl neck when the garment is worn. Depending on the width of the opening, the cowl will change in fullness.

Suggested outfits: Sweater and jeans

This type of neckline comes with a strap that ties behind the back of the neck at the nape. The strap can be thick or thin depending on the garment itself. This neckline is most flattering on folks who want to show off their cleavage while this neckline is also known to be used in several types of clothes, including casual and formal. A halter neckline highlights the shoulders and draws the eye upward, creating a balancing effect.

Suggested outfits: Printed halter neck top with boyfriend jeans; floor-length satin halter neck gown. 

A simple round shape that sits closer to the collarbone, it is called jewel because the roundness works wonders with necklaces. This neckline is commonly seen on formal workwear dresses, sleeveless chiffon tops, and blouses.

Suggested outfits: Workwear A-line dress; simple blouse with pants. 

A boat neckline is a wide, U-shaped style where the sleeves are almost dropping off the shoulder but not quite. It is a fantastic silhouette for folks who want to show off their collarbones, or wish to bring focus to their chest area. The neckline type can come in several types of garments ranging from formal to casual. 

Suggested outfits: Boat-neck top with jeans; boat-neck sweater with a plaid skirt. 

Off-shoulder neckline is basically when the straps or sleeves of the garment fall off your shoulder. This is a stunning silhouette in terms of how elegant this looks, especially if you're someone who wants to show off your collarbones. This type is mostly spotted on garments that are more dressy and formal, it also frees up a lot of space on the neck, making it easiest to accessorise with heavier necklaces. 

Suggested outfits: Off-shoulder ruched top with pants; off-shoulder bodycon dress. 

As the name suggests, this type of neckline has one 'strap', the style can be curved or kept straight across the chest, under the arm. Depending on the type of garment, one-shoulder pieces can be sleeveless or have a long sleeve. The neckline suits everyone and is most often seen in formal garments. 

Suggested outfits: One-shoulder top with wide-legged jeans; one-shoulder dress with strappy heels.