Strapless Neckline

This is Perfect For…..
This is a particularly elegant look if you have a long neck, good shoulders and well-toned arms.  A strapless dress is a fine opportunity for beautiful jewellery.  Strapless looks good with a medium bust.

Who must avoid this?
Don't leave everything uncovered unless it looks great - there are plenty of other styles to hide shorter necks, square shoulders or full arms.  If you have a very full bust, strapless is unlikely to be able to give you the support you will need throughout the day.

Halter Neckline

This is Perfect For…..
Halterneck tops expose beautiful shoulders and well-toned arms, while the continuity of line makes you look taller if you are petite.  The halterneck top echoes the lower half of the dress, so if you have slim hips the halterneck will be an excellent counterpoint.  There are many different variations on the halterneck style; collar with straps, single strap wrapping round the back of the neck, covered or exposed V to the bust.  A halterneck style can also hide that little underarm "pouch" that we are sometimes prone to!

Who must avoid this?
A halterneck top may over-emphasize your upper body if you have a larger bust, though it will provide good support.  It will also emphasize your hips in counterpoint - so if you have larger hips, avoid this\

Boat or Bateau Neckline

This is Perfect For…..
The wide-necked shape of the Boat or Bateau style follows the line of the collarbone, so if you have well-defined collarbones and a beautiful neck, the Boat design will show them off to best effect.  Boat is also good for narrow shoulders. This style was made popular by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Who must avoid this?
If your neck is not your best feature, the Boat may not show you in best light.  If your shoulders are broad, keep away from Boat as it will draw attention to them.  If your bust is large, the Boat neckline will make it look bigger.

V Neckline

This is Perfect For…..
The V-Line style plunges to the bust and is particularly complimentary if you have a larger bust and would like a little cleavage.  The angle of the V-Line varies and may be on or off the shoulder, so expose beautiful shoulders but cover them up if they are angular.

Who must avoid this?
Avoid the V-line if you are small busted, as it will tend to draw attention to this.

Sweetheart Neckline

This is Perfect For…..
This is a pretty and romantic neckline, forming a natural heart shape and giving you a sweet and innocent look.  It also works with larger busts as a sexier style, showing a hint of cleavage.

Who must avoid this?
The Sweetheart style exposes a central panel of neck, so if this is not your best feature, you may want to look at alternatives such as a halterneck.  Alternatively, a Sweetheart can lend you the romantic look you seek, with a pretty item of jewellery as an accessory to improve the look of your neck.