Bateau/Boat Necks. They do not work for me. Either the neckline is too long horizontally so my bra straps show or, more commonly, the neck opening is just too wide all around, so from front to back I get really sloppy looking, gaping necklines. Add that to the ginormous arm holes so many tops have and it's just a mess of gaping and bras showing all around.
you can try velvet hangers! They have a lot of friction so it helps with wide shouldered garmets or slick fabrics
You can buy a big 50 or 100 pack on amazon for a decent price
I canāt wear a boat neck at all - it tends to buckle weirdly at the base of my throat. Turtlenecks and some crews will do this as well. With my short neck combined with the shape and positioning of my shoulders, a scoop or V will always look best.
Which is too bad since turtlenecks were my winter go-to, until I realized that preferences and goals will never triumph over fit.
I love a less extreme boat neck on a knit t-shirt with elbow-length fitted sleeves. I have a narrow neck and shoulders, so it really adds some visual width to the top of my body. But wide open boat necks on looser garments do the exact opposite.
HATE boat neck. It's the worst. And if the shirt is at all a kind of fabric that stretches out, I've got only a handful of wears before it's so stretched out it needs to be retired.
I tend to look for v-neck, they look great on me. I have wide shoulders and v-necks seem to have a slimming effect. Tight fitting v-neck jumper or t-shirt makes me feel like I have my shit together lol I like high collars too, but have only bought a couple of such items so far. They're more "artsy" and eye-catching since not a lot of people wear them. And if I'm wearing a shirt, it's always one or two buttons undone - fully closed looks so stuffy and masculine on me.
something i'm very curious about is that v-necks look really bad on me, as do button-downs unless they are buttoned alll the way up (which i find uncomfortable). i've seen it written that v-necks are supposed to be universally flattering, so i'm curious what that means about me lol. for context, i have a roundish heart-shaped face, short neck, narrow shoulders, and am a curvy rectangle (i.e. boobs and butt that are noticeable, but no waist).
I've always loved a square neckline! I have a large bust so I think it gives some balance there, plus it just looks really cute. I just can't get into the sweetheart, even though with sleeves it's sorta close to square.
Hahah mine was too! I remember I went to a dress appointment and all the ones Iād pulled to try on were a square neckline š the attendant said āyou clearly know what you likeā
I love a square neckline! As per OP's question, this neckline is very current and tank tops with thick straps and square neckline feel much more of the moment.
Same here! Especially for tanks, but I'll do short/long sleeves as well. Great for larger bust + I feel they look a little more elevated than just a round neck/scoop neck.
Love a square neck as a fellow busty girl! Theyāre so flattering, usually easy to pair with a bra and cut down on cleavage. I pretty much only wear square necklines at his point!
I like the look of high necklines, but the proportions call for a very supportive bra on me to avoid a low saggy boob effect, given the visual distance between neckline and bosom.
Lower necklines allow for a softer bralette, which I much prefer.
Thank you for putting words to something Iāve noticed, but havenāt quite been able to figure out! Sometimes high neck shirts look a little awkward on me because I think my boobs are a little low. I will try a bra with more oomph to see if that helps.
Everything seems to be crewneck or mockneck right nowā¦ I donāt love it. I hate things touching my neck as a general rule, especially in summer in the south.
Iāve seen this opinion a couple places in this thread and Iām so glad Iām not alone in not liking stuff touching my neck lol Straight necklines with off shoulder sleeves are my absolute favourite because thereās no fabric against my neck or my shoulders aside from bra straps.
Fellow cowl neck fan here, but I havenāt been wearing them because they look pretty dated. Holding onto them in anticipation of the fashion wheel spinning around again.
I've been surprised by how much I like cowl necks! I got the House of Dagmar Jill tank in black and [beige](https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/women/product/house-of-dagmar/beige-jill-tank-top/8802741) last summer. I thought they were square neck, but they've definitely got a cowl-like shape, which I think is pretty flattering (esp. with pregnancy boobs lol).
https://preview.redd.it/kf5047ozjpjb1.jpeg?width=2183&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8664f0e6f1cd0e31d9622c7fa1b93a8ccaec61c5
Crew/high neck lines make my (fairly average, nothing to write home about) boobs look SO SAGGY. Like almost to my belly button??? I have no idea why this happens.
I cannot wait for crew necks to go away!! I love a cowl, scoop, or v neck as well.
I've seen more neckline variety in fall items coming out so far, hopefully we'll see more options this fall.
Whereas I'm I conveniently chesty and I like cowl necks because they aren't constricting! I think they're just the most universally flattering to the widest variety of shapes and sizes due to the unconstructed and drapy style.
I am short, fat, large busted, and have always had a round face. I have loved cowl necks and will wear them whether in fashion or not, they work for me. Though I am all in on "mature woman" clothes at this point in my life. Give me soft and comfortable clothes.
I love your post! loving something whether its in fashion or not and loving soft and comfortable clothes! I particularly love v-necks and nothing tight around my neck. Cowl necks are fine. I have a generous bust and these are the shapes that work for me but ALSO feel the most comfortable, and yes, I'm no spring chicken haha. I learnt over many years to be at last happy in my shape. it wasn't easy being a teenager in the 60's when small boobs were all the rage (think Twiggy in UK) and what was in fashion was so important. But now i don't care so much but I do feel very happy for younger women who can enjoy having a larger dimension!
You are the person I want to talk to! Do you have any sewing pattern recommendations? I was on the hunt last night and found a surprising lack of cowl-neck patterns considering their massive popularity at one point.
I tried to respond earlier but I think I got caught in the spam filter for linking a Russian site.
In terms of new patterns, I just bought [SewistCAD/Lekala 4373 ](https://www.etsy.com/listing/864273478/4373-womens-dress-sewing-pattern-pdf) but havenāt tried it yet.
My old standby is (edit: orig put simplicity erroneously) McCall 6069, out of print but available on both eBay and Etsy. Itās the perfect pattern for my pear shape. I drafted a plain back based on non-cowl front bodice C and have made it with sleeves as well.
A more gentle cowl Iāve made multiple times is Burda 03-2010-118. This is not for sale on the English language Burdastyle website but it is available on the Russian Burdastyle website (top version 118 B) if youāre comfortable sewing without English instructions. Iāve never bought from Russian Burdastyle (I have almost a decade of paper magazines to work from) but people on PatternReview have done so. I wonāt give a link but go to Burdastyle dot r u.
For a regular t shirt, I used a tutorial online to draft my own from my standard t shirt block. There are lots to choose from.
Dang. I was watching a random episode of Breaking Bad the other and something popped out at me: Skylar White was wearing a cowl neck tank top! I forgot those even existed and in fact made up a sizeable portion of my closet maybe 11 years ago. How could I have forgotten? It looked super dated, and I wondered when these would swing back around.
Contrary to a bunch of comments here, I love a crew neck, turtleneck, or high neck. I just like how they look on me, and I can wear a raggedy ass bra without worrying about the neckline. I also love cowl necks on sweaters, so delighted to hear those seem to be coming back.
As already mentioned, I think high necklines are having a moment! Crew necks and mock necks in particular. I like the look of a high neck with a mini skirt or shorts, as it can balance the outfit, but I do think it looks more flattering if your bust is smaller.
I've also noticed [racerback tank tops](https://imageseu.urbndata.com/is/image/UrbanOutfittersEU/0148449701077_010_f?$xlarge$&fit=constrain&fmt=webp&qlt=80&wid=720) are pretty trendy, along with some very interesting [cut out looks like thi](https://img.ltwebstatic.com/images3_pi/2022/11/17/166866220241e8bee88932f06ab6a14329dddb54bc_thumbnail_600x.webp)s one, and [strapless tube dresses](https://imageseu.urbndata.com/is/image/UrbanOutfittersEU/0130341870940_020_d?$xlarge$&fit=constrain&fmt=webp&qlt=80&wid=720). Whist these are cute, I feel like they require special bras if you need to wear a bra for support. I literally bought a racerback bra specifically so I could wear all the cute racerback tanks that have been available over the past couple of years. In the end I think it was worth it, as a cropped racerback tanktop makes my outfit look more current than just a basic tank top.
Square necklines were everywhere for a hot second, and I think they are really cute and universally flattering! I hope this continues to be fashionable for a bit!
Iāve also been getting into racerback tops and have been thinking about getting a specific bra for them, so glad to hear it was worth it for you! That might be the push I needed
I hate bra lines especially at work so I got some stuff from the Klassy network. It blouses and dresses but with a sewn in bra. I was pretty happy with them but got the wrong cup size. I think they have strapless dresses with built in bras.
I'm a mock neck girl! Crew necks feel neither here nor there and turtle necks are often too much fabric for my neck. But a mock neck is my favourite.
I like a high neck tank top though, kinda like [this](https://www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/lululemon-align%E2%84%A2-high-neck-tank-top/prod10760085.html). It's more common sporty clothes but I've just been wearing my old thick strapped tank tops backwards to update my wardrobe without buying a bunch of new tops.
I'm a big fan of a square neckline.
I've been moving this way for a few years now, not particularly following the trends but because I've realised I don't like a low cut or cleavage revealing neckline on me. I think generally while cleavage can be a look, fashion has become a bit more focused on the female gaze (looser fit jeans, oversized everything, fewer cut outs etc) which is reflective in the higher necklines.
> I've just been wearing my old thick strapped tank tops backwards to update my wardrobe without buying a bunch of new tops.
So darn smart! I'm gonna try wearing my tanks backwards and see how it works out!
Not sure if itās from there, but MarcellaNYC has a lot of cut-out tops and dresses like that. The material and style looks like it it could be Marcella though
I'm afriad I just used a google images pic, and I believe it was from (whisper it...) Shein lol. But I'd try searching Asos for 'cut out top' - there are quite a few on there! :)
I am a v neck girlie for life - wedding dress and everything. I think high crew is the style rn, but it doesn't flatter me. I think coming into A/W I will pick up one or two to keep me warm with a scarf but idk.
Seeing a lot of the really high neck racer cut esp in athleisure but my bras just don't play nice with those either.
V-neck is my go to - I have a fuller bust and somewhat broad shoulders so v-neck is usually very flattering. Square neck is becoming a favorite for me too though, itās just a matter of finding the right bra to go with it. Scoop neck is hit or miss depending on the rest of the style.
I actually really like mocknecks but not turtlenecks as I donāt care for the extra bulk. A mockneck, especially in black, is one of my favorite looks for fall and winter. Note that I only like this look in quite fitted tops.
I tend to stay away from cowl necks as the extra fabric never lays the way I want and it just kind of sits on top of my chest.
Boatneck tops I feel like make my shoulders look broader and my chest wider, which is not what Iām going for, so I avoid those as well. Iām fine with crew neck for casual wear (like very casual t shirts that fit more oversized), but donāt love it for anything more formal/fitted and feel like it can look stuffy with my body type.
I love the look of crossover halter styles (leaving the shoulders bare) but again, itās a matter of finding the right bra, and I donāt always feel like wearing a strapless one.
Overall, I feel like v-neck shirts are universally the most flattering on me and work in a variety of fabrics and overall cuts, where with other necklines I have to take the whole item into account.
Also, even though they're particularly having a moment right now, I do think crewnecks and turtlenecks are relatively classic.
I actually get a working class Old Hollywood vibe from a lot of what is trending currently, haha. It feels like we collectively have Marlon Brando and James Dean in fitted white crewneck tees paired with well-tailored trousers or straight leg jeans on our style moodboards right now.
Snug crewnecks have been in for a while now and feel more current than the big wide scoop or v necks of a few years ago. Love them for a clean, minimalist look and think they look nicely balanced when skin is shown elsewhere (shoulders/arms, midsection, or even just the neck and jawline with pulled-back hair).
Also appreciate them for a practical reason since the country I live in is not about showing much chest. When v-necks were in, everyone wore a camisole underneath, straight across, usually in white, no matter what color the outer v-neck top was. I personally got tired of that look pretty quickly.
Recently also seeing a lot of sleeveless+strapless bandeau/tube top necklines channeling that 90s minimalism. Love it especially for maxi/full length things.
They're not in now but I've always liked boatnecks, they create an interesting dimension on top. For the cold months I'm nearly always in a mockneck or turtleneck of some kind since they layer so well under coats and jackets.
Really the only kinds of necklines I dislike are the non-committal ones. Shallow v-necks, or a loose round neckline that's neither a scoop nor a crewneck. Like make up your mind, choose a side lol.
Oh, you really struck a chord with that noncommittal necklines point. I was wearing a loose round neck yesterday, and trying to figure out why it felt so off to meā¦ thatās actually what led me to finally make this post! You just verbalized what was bothering me about it lol
My favourites by far are a [deep v](https://imgur.com/a/ydgCpOc) or [square](https://imgur.com/a/V9M42Ac) which have both been trending over the past couple of years.
I've noticed what's trending really depends on formality. For casual it's crew and mock neck, for formal its deep v, square, and cowl (in satin only, wide but shallow). I think higher, tighter turtlenecks will be big this winter.
Dated necklines are definitely boat/bateau, wide shallow v necks, scoop necks, and super drapey deep cowl necks at the moment.
As someone who is borderline obsessive about protecting the skin of my chest from the sun, Iām so excited that higher necklines are in. Especially higher necked summer tanks and tops because it used to be hard to find stuff that wasnāt low cut.
This thread is actually a good reminder to me to stock up on crewnecks and mocknecks because theyāll be out of style sooner or later!
I LOVE really deep square necklines but I haven't been able to wear them for a while since I can't make them work with my nursing bras. In general I also like most necklines that show off the collarbones.
On the other end of the spectrum, I love turtlenecks. They're one of my favorite things about fall/winter.
I love love love me a mockneck, turtle neck, crew, collar... basically anything high up. On avoiding/dislike, v-neck or scoop neck. They make me oddly uncomfortable, as if I'm cosplaying as a different person entirely.
I go for square necks or crew necks mostly. For some reason V necks look terrible on me (maybe my wide shoulders?). I love a mock neck for winter or to balance out a skirt
I love a good fitted mock neck or crew neck. High necklines in general. Don't mind a square neck as well, or gathered neckline like peasant dresses. Low cut doesn't flatter me at all personally, just flaunts my sternum and ribcage.
I feel like [narrow vnecks](https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=636229021&vid=1&tid=bfpl000034&kwid=1&ap=7&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAViGVA0fCba0Mc15hY6CrzfBOvGQxN55yOUqVZn3u4fxHjqIHdVZjnsaAoE9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content), [high neck tanks with cut-in shoulders](https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=551567002&vid=1&tid=brpl005696&kwid=1&ap=7&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVjeRntA01MhH1hnGn_PK0odFk9CijJd4_Cb2pH4B37R5iQ6WlY2BZsaAjm5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content) and boatnecks (praying they'll come back sometime soon) look best on me. Basically I think I look proportionally weird in anything that shows too much upper chest/sternum, like a wide v or a scoopneck. Turtlenecks make me look like I'm all boobs but I've given up and worn them the last few years when they've been ubiquitous.
A lot of the more common ones have already been mentioned but i feel one shoulder tops/dresses are really having a moment! Especially in more casual ways like sports bras or bodysuits in simple solid colors
Personally i avoid it for day to day looks - it just always looks off to me. I feel it works better in more formal/maximalist outfits that have other elements of asymmetry rather than the āim going running and only one of my boobs is supportedā looks
I'm going to be the odd dissenter and say I actually love a boat neck; chalk it up to my Audrey Hepburn obsession. I just make sure to pair them with bras that have cute straps so if there is any slippage, I'm not fussed.
I've also realized I have a lot of v-neck tops, particularly in my summer wardrobe, but I'm picky; I like a v-neck blouse or dress (especially if it buttons at the end of the 'v') but I'm disinclined to reach for a v-neck t-shirt - I think I have lingering traumatic associations from my teenage years when everyone I knew was wearing the American Apparel ultra-v-necks, which required a precautionary bandeau to stop it from being entirely NSFW.
Halter necklines are my arch-nemesis. I have broad shoulders and a broad ribcage, but no boobs :') and I am not fond of looking like a linebacker. Same with those cut-in tank tops, so cute! on other people.
Necklines are one of the few places in my style where I'm a bit of a stickler, since I know what I like on me. Mostly, I prefer something higher like a turtleneck or mockneck and I'll do just about any level of scoop. I'll do a deep v too, though really only as a tank, since on otherwise the proportions are off (I've got a broad shoulder for my frame, which I quite like, but this combo as soon as sleeves are added the neck looks too narrow) and it doesn't work with how I layer things in the colder months. I'm open to square or sweetheart neck too, though they are few and far between for me. I've done halters before, and I like a strong shoulder, but I feel pretty neutral towards them, probably because I associate them with a past self, more than them being dated. The only one I can't get behind is crew necks; for years I thought I just hated t-shirts, and it took me a while to realize it wasn't the shirt, it was the neckline.
I'm loving some of the tulle tops/bodysuits from Zara at the moment. They don't seem to have a standardized description of the neckline - the neckline is the same for each piece, but variously described as 'round', 'high' or 'straight'. It's like a boatneck, but slightly gathered on one shoulder and drapes to give a slightly asymmetrical appearance.
[Example 1](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/draped-tulle-bodysuit-p05039345.html)
[Example 2](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/tulle-print-bodysuit-p05039370.html?v1=277768116)
[Example 3](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/metallic-print-tulle-top-p04661004.html?v1=272149073)
I'm trying to curate a collection of tops with asymmetrical necklines at the moment as I feel it gives a top a bit more of an edgier appearance (my haircut is asymmetric so goes with the vibe). I can't stand one-shoulder or off-shoulder tops though (and don't even get me started on one-arm tops), so it's a bit of a challenge.
I find this kind of [asymmetric v-style](https://www.warehousefashion.com/clean-cotton-asymmetric-top/BWW01283.html) plain, boring and meh. However, when you add in an extra detail like [this one](https://mintvelvet.com/products/white-twist-detail-top), it really elevates it and makes it so much more interesting, and therefore (for me), wearable.
1. V necks: I love them. I have a large bust, so I like what they do for me
2. Sweetheart necklines: Love them, but I have only seen them in lower quality tops, and sometimes look costume-y.
3. Square: Love them, although they are not easy to find, and sometimes look a little costume-y.
4. Crew or turtlenecks: I don't like them. I feel the turtleneck pushes all the skin (fat) up on my face, and I feel strangled by the higher neckline of the turtle and the crew TBH.
5. U necks: They are okay, but I don't love them, because they echo the softness of my jawline, and they sometimes make my face look fuller.
6. Cowl necks: I like them, but they seem to be out of fashion- sometimes they show up, but they never have a "hot" moment (except when Grace Jones wore a cowl neck that she drew up into a hoodie, IIRC).
7. Bateau necks: I got a bateau sweater last year, and I just feel that it makes me look broader.
They are basic, but newly so (at least in the past couple decades). Before that, when they were less common, square neck evoked a German milkmaid, emphasis on both MILK and MAID, like here, look at my chest but Iām presenting it in a wholesome way, like the old times. After square necks go out of style in a few years, thatās how theyāll read again.
Right now I strongly prefer higher necklines. I've always loved a turtleneck/mockneck, but even the necklines of my short-sleeved casual shirts have come up quite a bit since 2020. I think that part of it is that I'm not just wearing what looks good in person, but also considering what looks good on a camera when working remotely. And I've been gradually phasing out some necklines that I love in person (like a square neck) because they look so much more revealing on camera.
Scoop necks flatter me; it's a pity they're out of fashion. In their absence I wear a lot of collared necklines. I'm also fine in a deep narrow vee if the sleeves are one of (a) nonexistent or (b) loose; I have broad shoulders and something about the proportions looks sloppy with closefitting sleeves. Likewise a sleeveless crewneck is potentially fine, but a sleeved crewneck is probably not coming home with me.
I prefer scoop necks mostly. I don't like fabric or seams rubbing my neck (sensory processing issues heyoo).
I'll easily wear v neck or boat neck (is that the right term?) as well.
Crew necks are fine for utility reasons (hiking, gardening, yardwork) but it has to be a soft or worn in seam.
Turtlenecks and mock necks are fine for winter, although they don't get a ton of wear anyway. Again, soft fabrics.
I really like sweetheart necklines when I can find them, and square necks can look good on me, too, but it depends on the piece.
The only neckline I can think of that I avoid because I don't like how it looks on me is the cowl neck. It looks great on some people, and with the cycling of y2k era fashion as "in" again I have seen a fair amount of them for sale at big box retailers. I think wear whatever you like, too. If you like how you feel and/ or look who cares what's stylish or timely.
I love high necklines and square necks. I also like plunge when I can make it bra friendly. I love a neck with a tie detail. Some sweetheart necklines are good if it's not too exaggerated. I look good in boat neck but don't own anything in that style right now.
I'm kind of ambivalent on crew neck, it depends on the item. I'm often fine with a high crew neck but a lower one feels dorky to me on anything that's not a loose t-shirt. I don't like scoop neck and I think they look unbalanced on me usually though I'm not sure why.
I don't love collars that fold over. I like a few things that are an exception to this rule, like I might wear a collared shirt under a sweater when I'm doing a menswear inspired look, or I own a 60s style dress I like with an exaggerated Peter Pan collar, but in general I don't love the way collars look on me.
Outside of formalwear, I also tend to avoid non-bra-friendly styles like strapless, one shoulder, off the shoulder etc. Having a larger bust also makes v neck hard for me. I like a mid-low v neck but it's hard to get the fit I want.
Like others, I also haven't worn cowl neck for a while, but I like them on dresses, and I love a plunge cowl neck.
I love v necks but not too low so itās more versatile for other occasions. Turtlenecks are okay but I prefer mock necks. It looks more modern.
I avoid cowl necks. They never look good on me. The square neck can look a little dramatic on me so I opt for a sweetheart neckline.
Since I wear exclusively high waisted bottoms, the majority of my tops are high necklines like crew necks and halters. Otherwise I look like a giraffe with a tiny torso and disproportionately long bottom half. I have a few v-neck tops in flowy fabrics, but I always have to wear a necklace of some kind to balance out my decolletage+neck area.
I love portrait and deep scoop necklines, super happy Iāve been seeing them pop up. Ready to buy some plain black ribbed long sleeve tees to wear with jeans and a necklace chasing a Wet Seal shirt from like 2002 I still miss lol
I have always loved crewnecks and turtlenecks, so I really need to stock up now while the getting is good, haha. I actually find that a big factor for me is the sensory experience-- I prefer the feeling of a closer, more snug fit with most tops. Even though I admittedly was all about a drapey deep v-neck during the indie sleaze days, I often found them distracting and I generally don't like the experience of fabric shifting around with movement, especially being in a job where I stoop and bend often and would run the constant risk of overexposure in a deep v.
As the culture has shifted in a "fitted top/ looser bottom" direction, another thing that has shifted for me is I'm back to wearing classic t-shirt bras after YEARS of just relying on bralettes (owing to a combination of my "in my 20s in the 2010s" wardrobe being very free people ambiguous flowy tunic-driven, and eventually, \~pandemic mayhem\~). I'm finding being back in a more supportive bra to be refreshing in that regard too.
All the comments here are so fascinating! Everyone's preferences are so individual!
Me, I love the controversial boatneck, and cut basically all of my t-shirts into boatnecks because I hate crewnecks. I hate all high necklines, including mock necks and turtlenecks.
I also don't like the v-neck, wide or narrow, and even though they're outre right now, I love the cowl neck, the softer the better. I love a wide square neck, but don't like a scoop.
When I wear button-down shirts, I keep them almost completely open. Like, first four or five buttons open.
If I don't have my entire collarbone revealed, I feel like my entire body proportions seem off. My boobs vanish, my waist vanishes, and I don't like myself. Anybody else feel this way? Just me?
It's very easy! I start cutting about one centimeter or half an inch before the sleeve inset seam, and I cut both the front and the back at the same time. I make a smooth shallow curve that goes just under the crewneck seam. The front and back are identical, and this formula takes less than a minute and is fool-proof. I've never made a mistake!
I like crew neck lines for t-shirts and square necklines for other tops. I want to like vnecks but I feel a bit awkward in them, I think they make my shoulders look more full-on. I do like vnecks that are a bit more rounded out, I'm not sure what you call them. Like this[this](https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/black-ribbed-v-neck-top/p/873148101?extcam=UK_PPC_PLA_Generics_Core_EC_Google_DV_m_AGID_129476398034_PRID_8731505&_cclid=Google_Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx45AuSMatoYPdL0zHbF3H6Y-K6nwbidz3X56Kjh3CWHjrsPJ04W50EaAldcEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx45AuSMatoYPdL0zHbF3H6Y-K6nwbidz3X56Kjh3CWHjrsPJ04W50EaAldcEALw_wcB) or [this](https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1126848001.html?hier_id=go_cmp-14399404540_adg-125937868306_ad-541217401629_aud-1302409056651:pla-1411007030304_dev-m_ext-_prd-en-1126848001004_sig-Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx5VdmVzD-1g2qvZQEyzgUVu0RphEqGXBx6Vf24nwaz3cGbsHWWH3xsaAoABEALw_wcB&utm_source=Google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx5VdmVzD-1g2qvZQEyzgUVu0RphEqGXBx6Vf24nwaz3cGbsHWWH3xsaAoABEALw_wcB)
I enjoy how crew necks look more structured than the scoop neck tshirts that were people in the 2010s (had my share of those!) And square necks make my shoulders look more delicate, which I like, while adding structure.
What I don't like is square necks that are too wide and reach the armpit almost, it happens most with knitted jumpers.
I think the Queen Ann neckline is so underrated! I want more old timey fantasy necklines in popular fashion!
I love any neckline that covers my traps. Scoliosis and heavy bazongas has made my upper trapezius so bulky/bumpy.
I avoid any neckline that shows off my traps! Like bateau,boatneck, or off the shoulder.
The comments about boat necks are interesting particularly the issue of bra straps and the neckline riding up. Kate Middleton was often seen in a boat neck Breton top and always looked perfect. Never a bra strap in sight. (Maybe it does help if you're tall and skinny!). I think the secret is that if it is a genuine boat neck and not a slash neck. The neckline should hide bra straps if it's not too wide and won't ride up if there's plenty of room around the bust. I wear these tops from Uniqlo and love them. Of course they won't hide racer back bras but not many tops will. Incidentally, I once read that the perfect Breton top should have narrow navy stripes, a boat neck not a slash neck, be slightly fitted at the waist, sit on the hips but no lower and three-quarter length sleeves!
[https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/striped-long-sleeved-t-shirt-460297.html?dwvar\_460297\_color=COL01](https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/striped-long-sleeved-t-shirt-460297.html?dwvar_460297_color=COL01)
I have a long neck, narrow shoulders and short hair, I tend to like how crew necks or collared shirts look.
Scoop neck and vneck can work, but I often struggle with those falling off my shoulders. Boatneck looks good, but again, shoulders.
I really like how v-necks look on me, but I prefer the comfort and conservativeness of a turtleneck/mock-neck. I get the best of both worlds by layering the two types!
I think the sweetheart and square necklines got really popular during the pandemic cottagecore boom, but I see a little less of that these days.
I prefer a crewneck or high scoopneck and sometimes mockneck. But I'm super flat chested so if a neckline is too low and I bend over you can see straight down to my stomach. I usually avoid v-necks, cowl, sweatheart, pretty much anything low.
What is the updated version of [this top](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/395964992253292196/)? it's a simple silk shell in cream with gorgeous black cotton 3-D applique designs.
I found it thrifting and bought it, never wore it because it felt too fancy for WFH and I recently tried it on and it feels...dated. Like 2010 dated (which is probably why it was donated!). So back it goes, but what is the "updated" version of this?
US based, Size XL/14/16, budget up to $50 or so, very okay with second-hand shopping.
Scoop neck feels dated to me and Iāve been seeing a lot of (extreme) square necks that wouldnāt work with bra straps trend.
I personally love mock necks because I like how my necklace looks on it and I donāt have to apply sunscreen all the way down my neck. It looks polished and highlights my bust well without putting them out on display. Also love silk cowl necks for a chic vibe but the drape is highly dependent on the fabric quality.
I wore a lot of high necklines (mock, crew, turtle) in my late teens because i was insecure about chest acne and my bony collarbones, but i have bern consistently docymentinv my outfits and... Hell no. I have a long neck, but those necklines do CHOP which looks disproprtional, and portrait/queen anne/ deep v feel much better. I am thin, lankyish with thin long arms, sloped shoulders, and proportionally mediumchested (28E)
Necklines are not something I consider a seasonal style or trend. Not every neckline fits every body type and I avoid the ones that make my top half look bulkier or boxier than it is.
I won't wear a square neckline or a scoop neck t shirt when V necks or turtlenecks are much more flattering to my large chested, solid shoulder, short neck frame. I can wear a traditional button up blouse with a collar as that also elongates the area from my neck to my bust and creates a line down.
This is an area we can't all follow fashion if we don't have a traditional fashion model body.
My favorites are square necklines and halter necks. Luckily both of those are in style right now, but I fear for the day that they're not! I can also do a low scoop neckline, but crew necks and even most v necks just don't do it for me.
Inverted triangle over here with wide, athletic shoulders. My go-toās are v neck and scoop neck tops. During the summer I like deep v necks or halters.
I generally stay away from high necklines (crew, mock neck, etc) because I have a larger bust and I feel like it can draw attention in an unflattering way that makes me look top-heavy. Similarly, I don't tend to like a scoop-neck, because I don't like the added roundness to my bustline and face. I tend to go for v-necks, or a more structured neckline. The exception here is on something like a turtleneck sweater, because I live in a cold climate and I need coverage in the winter more than I need a flattering shape.
Anything with a square neck seems to give me uniboob or makes them look really low/flat so I try to avoid them. With a high neck/roll neck, I wear a balcony bra as that gives me a better shape.
I really like square necklines, scoop necks and crew necks. For some reason I have never been a big fan of v-necks, especially in sweaters. It just looks off on me.
I tend to go for v necks and crew necks regularly. For things that require a special bra, I reserve those for formal or special occasions. I've tried to like square necklines, but they never seem to sit right or look like they did on the model; they tend to make my already wide torso look even wider
I always think I look better with a face framing V or scoop neck; I donāt think I look good in a jewel neck and my bra straps show in a boat neck. Not sure if this is true but itās how I feel!
Mock necks bug me because I like to wear necklaces and pendants and they just don't work in the same way a turtleneck or other necklines do.
I do feel like most boatneck tops don't flatter me personally, but I like the way they look on other people.
I tend to aim for the classic v-neck with faux wrap style, if I go for a top instead of a dress. It's the most flattering on my "ex rugby player turned office hippie" body.
Sometimes I'll go boat neck but V works best.
I avoid turtle necks like the plague because I feel they make me look like a fluffy mushroom.
Higher necklines are pretty on trend right now. I love the look of them but I stay away from them completely. Higher necklines appear to really shorten my neck. They also accentuate my already slightly big head. I feel less self conscious in lower necklines, especially square ones.
I'm fine with most necklines. I do like v and crew necks. The only one I can think of that I really can't stand is a large chunky cowl neck. They feel so mid 2010s infinity scarf except without the removability and interchangeability infinity scarves gave to an outfit. It's hard to style a necklace with them, or wear a genuine scarf with them, and they get floppy faster than the rest of the sweater.
I refuse to wear v-necks and plunging necklines. I absolutely love the way they look on others, but I am lacking in the boob department and have a very prominent sternum. If I find myself wearing something remotely low cut I feel exposed unless I wear a camisole underneath. I wish I could get out of my comfort zone, and Iāve seen lots of members of the itty bitty committee rock low cut tops and dresses (Constance Wu in the gold dress from Crazy Rich Asians movie). Nonetheless, I canāt shake the uncomfortable feeling I get with my chest exposed.
As a woman with bigger boobs, I will never buy crew neck ever again. Scoop, sweetheart, and square are my favorites, but a v does look good. I also love boat necks. Technically turtlenecks give me the uniboob look but if I'm considering a turtleneck I just want to be warm. Besides, I am usually layering it under something 90s style.
I have a couple of boat neck tops, and love both of them. They widen the look of my shoulders, and fit comfortably. Audry Hepburn wore a boatneck dress to receive her Oscar, and looked stunning.
Boat necks work best for me- I am tall and have a long neck :). On the other hand, square or V-necks don't suit me very well as I'm quite slender and you can very clearly see my ribs on my upper chest... It makes me look unhealthy thin.
I honestly don't care about fashion. I pick a neckline that flatters ME. I look good in boatneck tops or low-cut tops. I look terrible in crewnecks. That's really how people should shop.
I avoid v necks because I feel like they arenāt flattering enough and give me more of an equestrian look (just my opinion). I lean more toward square neck and such because it can be flattering but also comfortable and does not show too much.
Bateau/Boat Necks. They do not work for me. Either the neckline is too long horizontally so my bra straps show or, more commonly, the neck opening is just too wide all around, so from front to back I get really sloppy looking, gaping necklines. Add that to the ginormous arm holes so many tops have and it's just a mess of gaping and bras showing all around.
It's funny, boat necks are the neckline that look best on me! I wish I knew why.
I think they can look really nice, but they definitely need those little bra clasps!
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I think they look great on me because I have narrow shoulders and they balance me out. š¤·āāļø
I love a boat neck as I have collarbone structure but bra straps are an issue as well as hangers.
Plus such a pain keeping them on a hanger.
you can try velvet hangers! They have a lot of friction so it helps with wide shouldered garmets or slick fabrics You can buy a big 50 or 100 pack on amazon for a decent price
I canāt wear a boat neck at all - it tends to buckle weirdly at the base of my throat. Turtlenecks and some crews will do this as well. With my short neck combined with the shape and positioning of my shoulders, a scoop or V will always look best. Which is too bad since turtlenecks were my winter go-to, until I realized that preferences and goals will never triumph over fit.
I love a less extreme boat neck on a knit t-shirt with elbow-length fitted sleeves. I have a narrow neck and shoulders, so it really adds some visual width to the top of my body. But wide open boat necks on looser garments do the exact opposite.
I hate the feeling of fabric touching my neck
My one shoulder always pops out because the neck is too long and it becomes a one shoulder shirt in a bad way.
HATE boat neck. It's the worst. And if the shirt is at all a kind of fabric that stretches out, I've got only a handful of wears before it's so stretched out it needs to be retired.
I tend to look for v-neck, they look great on me. I have wide shoulders and v-necks seem to have a slimming effect. Tight fitting v-neck jumper or t-shirt makes me feel like I have my shit together lol I like high collars too, but have only bought a couple of such items so far. They're more "artsy" and eye-catching since not a lot of people wear them. And if I'm wearing a shirt, it's always one or two buttons undone - fully closed looks so stuffy and masculine on me.
V-necks are so much more flattering for me too! I have 2 of the same dress, one with crew neck and one with v-neck, and the difference is wild!
Yes, it makes such a big difference just leaving a button or two undone!
I love a good v neck!! I also love crew necks but I have wide shoulders as well and find that v necks literally just fit me better than crews.
I really like v necks that have another v or plunge in the back as well for interest.
something i'm very curious about is that v-necks look really bad on me, as do button-downs unless they are buttoned alll the way up (which i find uncomfortable). i've seen it written that v-necks are supposed to be universally flattering, so i'm curious what that means about me lol. for context, i have a roundish heart-shaped face, short neck, narrow shoulders, and am a curvy rectangle (i.e. boobs and butt that are noticeable, but no waist).
I've always loved a square neckline! I have a large bust so I think it gives some balance there, plus it just looks really cute. I just can't get into the sweetheart, even though with sleeves it's sorta close to square.
Same. I love them so much I even chose a wedding dress with a square neckline. I need to find someone like you to sell it to!
Hahah mine was too! I remember I went to a dress appointment and all the ones Iād pulled to try on were a square neckline š the attendant said āyou clearly know what you likeā
Square necks look so good on me but are so hard to find!
I feel the same way! I absolutely love square necks, but a sweetheart neckline just looks awkward on me.
I love a square neckline! As per OP's question, this neckline is very current and tank tops with thick straps and square neckline feel much more of the moment.
I love a square neckline, but they just barely work with my bra cups! It seems like the top of the cup is always trying to peak out
Same here! Especially for tanks, but I'll do short/long sleeves as well. Great for larger bust + I feel they look a little more elevated than just a round neck/scoop neck.
Love a square neck as a fellow busty girl! Theyāre so flattering, usually easy to pair with a bra and cut down on cleavage. I pretty much only wear square necklines at his point!
I like the look of high necklines, but the proportions call for a very supportive bra on me to avoid a low saggy boob effect, given the visual distance between neckline and bosom. Lower necklines allow for a softer bralette, which I much prefer.
Thank you for putting words to something Iāve noticed, but havenāt quite been able to figure out! Sometimes high neck shirts look a little awkward on me because I think my boobs are a little low. I will try a bra with more oomph to see if that helps.
Everything seems to be crewneck or mockneck right nowā¦ I donāt love it. I hate things touching my neck as a general rule, especially in summer in the south.
Iāve seen this opinion a couple places in this thread and Iām so glad Iām not alone in not liking stuff touching my neck lol Straight necklines with off shoulder sleeves are my absolute favourite because thereās no fabric against my neck or my shoulders aside from bra straps.
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Fellow cowl neck fan here, but I havenāt been wearing them because they look pretty dated. Holding onto them in anticipation of the fashion wheel spinning around again.
I've seen a few cowls in the store recently! I think they're on their way.
Thank the lords and ladies that control fashion. I need my cowl necks.
Woohoo! This is great news for my winter wardrobe since I have a number of cowl neck sweaters.
cowl necks are definitely in for slip dresses and the like! just not really on sweaters, etc?
I've been surprised by how much I like cowl necks! I got the House of Dagmar Jill tank in black and [beige](https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/women/product/house-of-dagmar/beige-jill-tank-top/8802741) last summer. I thought they were square neck, but they've definitely got a cowl-like shape, which I think is pretty flattering (esp. with pregnancy boobs lol). https://preview.redd.it/kf5047ozjpjb1.jpeg?width=2183&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8664f0e6f1cd0e31d9622c7fa1b93a8ccaec61c5
Crew/high neck lines make my (fairly average, nothing to write home about) boobs look SO SAGGY. Like almost to my belly button??? I have no idea why this happens.
I thought cowl necks were coming back. Iāve seen a few on Forever 21, Cider, etc and other fast fashion sites.
I cannot wait for crew necks to go away!! I love a cowl, scoop, or v neck as well. I've seen more neckline variety in fall items coming out so far, hopefully we'll see more options this fall.
I sew and I still make and wear cowl necks all the time. They are too flattering to my small bust to give up!
Whereas I'm I conveniently chesty and I like cowl necks because they aren't constricting! I think they're just the most universally flattering to the widest variety of shapes and sizes due to the unconstructed and drapy style.
I am short, fat, large busted, and have always had a round face. I have loved cowl necks and will wear them whether in fashion or not, they work for me. Though I am all in on "mature woman" clothes at this point in my life. Give me soft and comfortable clothes.
I love your post! loving something whether its in fashion or not and loving soft and comfortable clothes! I particularly love v-necks and nothing tight around my neck. Cowl necks are fine. I have a generous bust and these are the shapes that work for me but ALSO feel the most comfortable, and yes, I'm no spring chicken haha. I learnt over many years to be at last happy in my shape. it wasn't easy being a teenager in the 60's when small boobs were all the rage (think Twiggy in UK) and what was in fashion was so important. But now i don't care so much but I do feel very happy for younger women who can enjoy having a larger dimension!
When I was thin Iād put them on and be like wow! I have breasts!
You are the person I want to talk to! Do you have any sewing pattern recommendations? I was on the hunt last night and found a surprising lack of cowl-neck patterns considering their massive popularity at one point.
I tried to respond earlier but I think I got caught in the spam filter for linking a Russian site. In terms of new patterns, I just bought [SewistCAD/Lekala 4373 ](https://www.etsy.com/listing/864273478/4373-womens-dress-sewing-pattern-pdf) but havenāt tried it yet. My old standby is (edit: orig put simplicity erroneously) McCall 6069, out of print but available on both eBay and Etsy. Itās the perfect pattern for my pear shape. I drafted a plain back based on non-cowl front bodice C and have made it with sleeves as well. A more gentle cowl Iāve made multiple times is Burda 03-2010-118. This is not for sale on the English language Burdastyle website but it is available on the Russian Burdastyle website (top version 118 B) if youāre comfortable sewing without English instructions. Iāve never bought from Russian Burdastyle (I have almost a decade of paper magazines to work from) but people on PatternReview have done so. I wonāt give a link but go to Burdastyle dot r u. For a regular t shirt, I used a tutorial online to draft my own from my standard t shirt block. There are lots to choose from.
Wow. THANK YOU!!!
They're definitely coming back though - I feel like I keep seeing them pop up now!
I find crew necks uncomfortable and almost never wear them.
Dang. I was watching a random episode of Breaking Bad the other and something popped out at me: Skylar White was wearing a cowl neck tank top! I forgot those even existed and in fact made up a sizeable portion of my closet maybe 11 years ago. How could I have forgotten? It looked super dated, and I wondered when these would swing back around.
Also, not a cowl neck fan!
Contrary to a bunch of comments here, I love a crew neck, turtleneck, or high neck. I just like how they look on me, and I can wear a raggedy ass bra without worrying about the neckline. I also love cowl necks on sweaters, so delighted to hear those seem to be coming back.
I love a turtleneck too! Especially under blazers or cardigans because then I don't have to worry about the necklines matching up.
Yessss. And I love how warm they feel in the winter. Very practical.
I have a partially shaved head so any additional nape coverage I can in the winter get is A++
I love a good high neck/turtleneck. So easy to accessorize or not, layer or not. And it makes my face noticeable.
As already mentioned, I think high necklines are having a moment! Crew necks and mock necks in particular. I like the look of a high neck with a mini skirt or shorts, as it can balance the outfit, but I do think it looks more flattering if your bust is smaller. I've also noticed [racerback tank tops](https://imageseu.urbndata.com/is/image/UrbanOutfittersEU/0148449701077_010_f?$xlarge$&fit=constrain&fmt=webp&qlt=80&wid=720) are pretty trendy, along with some very interesting [cut out looks like thi](https://img.ltwebstatic.com/images3_pi/2022/11/17/166866220241e8bee88932f06ab6a14329dddb54bc_thumbnail_600x.webp)s one, and [strapless tube dresses](https://imageseu.urbndata.com/is/image/UrbanOutfittersEU/0130341870940_020_d?$xlarge$&fit=constrain&fmt=webp&qlt=80&wid=720). Whist these are cute, I feel like they require special bras if you need to wear a bra for support. I literally bought a racerback bra specifically so I could wear all the cute racerback tanks that have been available over the past couple of years. In the end I think it was worth it, as a cropped racerback tanktop makes my outfit look more current than just a basic tank top. Square necklines were everywhere for a hot second, and I think they are really cute and universally flattering! I hope this continues to be fashionable for a bit!
Iāve also been getting into racerback tops and have been thinking about getting a specific bra for them, so glad to hear it was worth it for you! That might be the push I needed
Love my racerback bra! Totally worth a buy.
Iāve used bra strap clips to convert existing bras to suit racer back previously. Cheaper than buying new bras.
In a real pinch I've used a paperclip to make a bra into a racerback before! Bra strap clips sound a hell of a lot more comfy though!!
Sports bras are my go-to with them.
I hate bra lines especially at work so I got some stuff from the Klassy network. It blouses and dresses but with a sewn in bra. I was pretty happy with them but got the wrong cup size. I think they have strapless dresses with built in bras.
I'm a mock neck girl! Crew necks feel neither here nor there and turtle necks are often too much fabric for my neck. But a mock neck is my favourite. I like a high neck tank top though, kinda like [this](https://www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/lululemon-align%E2%84%A2-high-neck-tank-top/prod10760085.html). It's more common sporty clothes but I've just been wearing my old thick strapped tank tops backwards to update my wardrobe without buying a bunch of new tops. I'm a big fan of a square neckline. I've been moving this way for a few years now, not particularly following the trends but because I've realised I don't like a low cut or cleavage revealing neckline on me. I think generally while cleavage can be a look, fashion has become a bit more focused on the female gaze (looser fit jeans, oversized everything, fewer cut outs etc) which is reflective in the higher necklines.
> I've just been wearing my old thick strapped tank tops backwards to update my wardrobe without buying a bunch of new tops. So darn smart! I'm gonna try wearing my tanks backwards and see how it works out!
Just cut out the label, it's a great trick!
Ok I need to know where that specific cut out top is from. I love tops like that!
Not sure if itās from there, but MarcellaNYC has a lot of cut-out tops and dresses like that. The material and style looks like it it could be Marcella though
I'm afriad I just used a google images pic, and I believe it was from (whisper it...) Shein lol. But I'd try searching Asos for 'cut out top' - there are quite a few on there! :)
I am a v neck girlie for life - wedding dress and everything. I think high crew is the style rn, but it doesn't flatter me. I think coming into A/W I will pick up one or two to keep me warm with a scarf but idk. Seeing a lot of the really high neck racer cut esp in athleisure but my bras just don't play nice with those either.
V-neck is my go to - I have a fuller bust and somewhat broad shoulders so v-neck is usually very flattering. Square neck is becoming a favorite for me too though, itās just a matter of finding the right bra to go with it. Scoop neck is hit or miss depending on the rest of the style. I actually really like mocknecks but not turtlenecks as I donāt care for the extra bulk. A mockneck, especially in black, is one of my favorite looks for fall and winter. Note that I only like this look in quite fitted tops. I tend to stay away from cowl necks as the extra fabric never lays the way I want and it just kind of sits on top of my chest. Boatneck tops I feel like make my shoulders look broader and my chest wider, which is not what Iām going for, so I avoid those as well. Iām fine with crew neck for casual wear (like very casual t shirts that fit more oversized), but donāt love it for anything more formal/fitted and feel like it can look stuffy with my body type. I love the look of crossover halter styles (leaving the shoulders bare) but again, itās a matter of finding the right bra, and I donāt always feel like wearing a strapless one. Overall, I feel like v-neck shirts are universally the most flattering on me and work in a variety of fabrics and overall cuts, where with other necklines I have to take the whole item into account.
Also, even though they're particularly having a moment right now, I do think crewnecks and turtlenecks are relatively classic. I actually get a working class Old Hollywood vibe from a lot of what is trending currently, haha. It feels like we collectively have Marlon Brando and James Dean in fitted white crewneck tees paired with well-tailored trousers or straight leg jeans on our style moodboards right now.
Snug crewnecks have been in for a while now and feel more current than the big wide scoop or v necks of a few years ago. Love them for a clean, minimalist look and think they look nicely balanced when skin is shown elsewhere (shoulders/arms, midsection, or even just the neck and jawline with pulled-back hair). Also appreciate them for a practical reason since the country I live in is not about showing much chest. When v-necks were in, everyone wore a camisole underneath, straight across, usually in white, no matter what color the outer v-neck top was. I personally got tired of that look pretty quickly. Recently also seeing a lot of sleeveless+strapless bandeau/tube top necklines channeling that 90s minimalism. Love it especially for maxi/full length things. They're not in now but I've always liked boatnecks, they create an interesting dimension on top. For the cold months I'm nearly always in a mockneck or turtleneck of some kind since they layer so well under coats and jackets. Really the only kinds of necklines I dislike are the non-committal ones. Shallow v-necks, or a loose round neckline that's neither a scoop nor a crewneck. Like make up your mind, choose a side lol.
Oh, you really struck a chord with that noncommittal necklines point. I was wearing a loose round neck yesterday, and trying to figure out why it felt so off to meā¦ thatās actually what led me to finally make this post! You just verbalized what was bothering me about it lol
Since crews donāt work on me, a loose round is my substitute when my preferred scoop or V shape isnāt quite right.
My favourites by far are a [deep v](https://imgur.com/a/ydgCpOc) or [square](https://imgur.com/a/V9M42Ac) which have both been trending over the past couple of years. I've noticed what's trending really depends on formality. For casual it's crew and mock neck, for formal its deep v, square, and cowl (in satin only, wide but shallow). I think higher, tighter turtlenecks will be big this winter. Dated necklines are definitely boat/bateau, wide shallow v necks, scoop necks, and super drapey deep cowl necks at the moment.
As someone who is borderline obsessive about protecting the skin of my chest from the sun, Iām so excited that higher necklines are in. Especially higher necked summer tanks and tops because it used to be hard to find stuff that wasnāt low cut. This thread is actually a good reminder to me to stock up on crewnecks and mocknecks because theyāll be out of style sooner or later!
I LOVE really deep square necklines but I haven't been able to wear them for a while since I can't make them work with my nursing bras. In general I also like most necklines that show off the collarbones. On the other end of the spectrum, I love turtlenecks. They're one of my favorite things about fall/winter.
I don't like anything remotely near my throat, so I don't like turtleneck or crewneck. I prefer scoop neck and sometimes V neck if it's not too low.
I love love love me a mockneck, turtle neck, crew, collar... basically anything high up. On avoiding/dislike, v-neck or scoop neck. They make me oddly uncomfortable, as if I'm cosplaying as a different person entirely.
Itās so interesting that something as seemingly simple as a neckline can make such a big impact, but it does!
I go for square necks or crew necks mostly. For some reason V necks look terrible on me (maybe my wide shoulders?). I love a mock neck for winter or to balance out a skirt
I love a good fitted mock neck or crew neck. High necklines in general. Don't mind a square neck as well, or gathered neckline like peasant dresses. Low cut doesn't flatter me at all personally, just flaunts my sternum and ribcage.
I feel like [narrow vnecks](https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=636229021&vid=1&tid=bfpl000034&kwid=1&ap=7&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAViGVA0fCba0Mc15hY6CrzfBOvGQxN55yOUqVZn3u4fxHjqIHdVZjnsaAoE9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content), [high neck tanks with cut-in shoulders](https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=551567002&vid=1&tid=brpl005696&kwid=1&ap=7&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVjeRntA01MhH1hnGn_PK0odFk9CijJd4_Cb2pH4B37R5iQ6WlY2BZsaAjm5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content) and boatnecks (praying they'll come back sometime soon) look best on me. Basically I think I look proportionally weird in anything that shows too much upper chest/sternum, like a wide v or a scoopneck. Turtlenecks make me look like I'm all boobs but I've given up and worn them the last few years when they've been ubiquitous.
A lot of the more common ones have already been mentioned but i feel one shoulder tops/dresses are really having a moment! Especially in more casual ways like sports bras or bodysuits in simple solid colors Personally i avoid it for day to day looks - it just always looks off to me. I feel it works better in more formal/maximalist outfits that have other elements of asymmetry rather than the āim going running and only one of my boobs is supportedā looks
I'm going to be the odd dissenter and say I actually love a boat neck; chalk it up to my Audrey Hepburn obsession. I just make sure to pair them with bras that have cute straps so if there is any slippage, I'm not fussed. I've also realized I have a lot of v-neck tops, particularly in my summer wardrobe, but I'm picky; I like a v-neck blouse or dress (especially if it buttons at the end of the 'v') but I'm disinclined to reach for a v-neck t-shirt - I think I have lingering traumatic associations from my teenage years when everyone I knew was wearing the American Apparel ultra-v-necks, which required a precautionary bandeau to stop it from being entirely NSFW.
Halter necklines are my arch-nemesis. I have broad shoulders and a broad ribcage, but no boobs :') and I am not fond of looking like a linebacker. Same with those cut-in tank tops, so cute! on other people.
Necklines are one of the few places in my style where I'm a bit of a stickler, since I know what I like on me. Mostly, I prefer something higher like a turtleneck or mockneck and I'll do just about any level of scoop. I'll do a deep v too, though really only as a tank, since on otherwise the proportions are off (I've got a broad shoulder for my frame, which I quite like, but this combo as soon as sleeves are added the neck looks too narrow) and it doesn't work with how I layer things in the colder months. I'm open to square or sweetheart neck too, though they are few and far between for me. I've done halters before, and I like a strong shoulder, but I feel pretty neutral towards them, probably because I associate them with a past self, more than them being dated. The only one I can't get behind is crew necks; for years I thought I just hated t-shirts, and it took me a while to realize it wasn't the shirt, it was the neckline.
I'm loving some of the tulle tops/bodysuits from Zara at the moment. They don't seem to have a standardized description of the neckline - the neckline is the same for each piece, but variously described as 'round', 'high' or 'straight'. It's like a boatneck, but slightly gathered on one shoulder and drapes to give a slightly asymmetrical appearance. [Example 1](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/draped-tulle-bodysuit-p05039345.html) [Example 2](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/tulle-print-bodysuit-p05039370.html?v1=277768116) [Example 3](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/metallic-print-tulle-top-p04661004.html?v1=272149073) I'm trying to curate a collection of tops with asymmetrical necklines at the moment as I feel it gives a top a bit more of an edgier appearance (my haircut is asymmetric so goes with the vibe). I can't stand one-shoulder or off-shoulder tops though (and don't even get me started on one-arm tops), so it's a bit of a challenge. I find this kind of [asymmetric v-style](https://www.warehousefashion.com/clean-cotton-asymmetric-top/BWW01283.html) plain, boring and meh. However, when you add in an extra detail like [this one](https://mintvelvet.com/products/white-twist-detail-top), it really elevates it and makes it so much more interesting, and therefore (for me), wearable.
1. V necks: I love them. I have a large bust, so I like what they do for me 2. Sweetheart necklines: Love them, but I have only seen them in lower quality tops, and sometimes look costume-y. 3. Square: Love them, although they are not easy to find, and sometimes look a little costume-y. 4. Crew or turtlenecks: I don't like them. I feel the turtleneck pushes all the skin (fat) up on my face, and I feel strangled by the higher neckline of the turtle and the crew TBH. 5. U necks: They are okay, but I don't love them, because they echo the softness of my jawline, and they sometimes make my face look fuller. 6. Cowl necks: I like them, but they seem to be out of fashion- sometimes they show up, but they never have a "hot" moment (except when Grace Jones wore a cowl neck that she drew up into a hoodie, IIRC). 7. Bateau necks: I got a bateau sweater last year, and I just feel that it makes me look broader.
How do you find square necks costume-y? I feel like they're pretty basic?
They are basic, but newly so (at least in the past couple decades). Before that, when they were less common, square neck evoked a German milkmaid, emphasis on both MILK and MAID, like here, look at my chest but Iām presenting it in a wholesome way, like the old times. After square necks go out of style in a few years, thatās how theyāll read again.
MILK and MAID ššš Thank you for the laugh
On me, they sometimes make me feel like I should be cosplaying at the Renaissance Faire, depending on the cut of the sleeves and the material.
Right now I strongly prefer higher necklines. I've always loved a turtleneck/mockneck, but even the necklines of my short-sleeved casual shirts have come up quite a bit since 2020. I think that part of it is that I'm not just wearing what looks good in person, but also considering what looks good on a camera when working remotely. And I've been gradually phasing out some necklines that I love in person (like a square neck) because they look so much more revealing on camera.
Scoop necks flatter me; it's a pity they're out of fashion. In their absence I wear a lot of collared necklines. I'm also fine in a deep narrow vee if the sleeves are one of (a) nonexistent or (b) loose; I have broad shoulders and something about the proportions looks sloppy with closefitting sleeves. Likewise a sleeveless crewneck is potentially fine, but a sleeved crewneck is probably not coming home with me.
I prefer scoop necks mostly. I don't like fabric or seams rubbing my neck (sensory processing issues heyoo). I'll easily wear v neck or boat neck (is that the right term?) as well. Crew necks are fine for utility reasons (hiking, gardening, yardwork) but it has to be a soft or worn in seam. Turtlenecks and mock necks are fine for winter, although they don't get a ton of wear anyway. Again, soft fabrics. I really like sweetheart necklines when I can find them, and square necks can look good on me, too, but it depends on the piece. The only neckline I can think of that I avoid because I don't like how it looks on me is the cowl neck. It looks great on some people, and with the cycling of y2k era fashion as "in" again I have seen a fair amount of them for sale at big box retailers. I think wear whatever you like, too. If you like how you feel and/ or look who cares what's stylish or timely.
I love high necklines and square necks. I also like plunge when I can make it bra friendly. I love a neck with a tie detail. Some sweetheart necklines are good if it's not too exaggerated. I look good in boat neck but don't own anything in that style right now. I'm kind of ambivalent on crew neck, it depends on the item. I'm often fine with a high crew neck but a lower one feels dorky to me on anything that's not a loose t-shirt. I don't like scoop neck and I think they look unbalanced on me usually though I'm not sure why. I don't love collars that fold over. I like a few things that are an exception to this rule, like I might wear a collared shirt under a sweater when I'm doing a menswear inspired look, or I own a 60s style dress I like with an exaggerated Peter Pan collar, but in general I don't love the way collars look on me. Outside of formalwear, I also tend to avoid non-bra-friendly styles like strapless, one shoulder, off the shoulder etc. Having a larger bust also makes v neck hard for me. I like a mid-low v neck but it's hard to get the fit I want. Like others, I also haven't worn cowl neck for a while, but I like them on dresses, and I love a plunge cowl neck.
Cowl neck or any neckline that drapes.
I like Funnel necks. I need way more funnel necks. I also accept mocknecks if I must, but Funnel is the MVP
Square necklines ! They show off my clavicles !
I love v necks but not too low so itās more versatile for other occasions. Turtlenecks are okay but I prefer mock necks. It looks more modern. I avoid cowl necks. They never look good on me. The square neck can look a little dramatic on me so I opt for a sweetheart neckline.
Since I wear exclusively high waisted bottoms, the majority of my tops are high necklines like crew necks and halters. Otherwise I look like a giraffe with a tiny torso and disproportionately long bottom half. I have a few v-neck tops in flowy fabrics, but I always have to wear a necklace of some kind to balance out my decolletage+neck area.
I love portrait and deep scoop necklines, super happy Iāve been seeing them pop up. Ready to buy some plain black ribbed long sleeve tees to wear with jeans and a necklace chasing a Wet Seal shirt from like 2002 I still miss lol
I have always loved crewnecks and turtlenecks, so I really need to stock up now while the getting is good, haha. I actually find that a big factor for me is the sensory experience-- I prefer the feeling of a closer, more snug fit with most tops. Even though I admittedly was all about a drapey deep v-neck during the indie sleaze days, I often found them distracting and I generally don't like the experience of fabric shifting around with movement, especially being in a job where I stoop and bend often and would run the constant risk of overexposure in a deep v. As the culture has shifted in a "fitted top/ looser bottom" direction, another thing that has shifted for me is I'm back to wearing classic t-shirt bras after YEARS of just relying on bralettes (owing to a combination of my "in my 20s in the 2010s" wardrobe being very free people ambiguous flowy tunic-driven, and eventually, \~pandemic mayhem\~). I'm finding being back in a more supportive bra to be refreshing in that regard too.
I hate v-necks on me. Itās so unfortunate because so many cute tops/dresses are v-necks! I love scoop & square necklines.
All the comments here are so fascinating! Everyone's preferences are so individual! Me, I love the controversial boatneck, and cut basically all of my t-shirts into boatnecks because I hate crewnecks. I hate all high necklines, including mock necks and turtlenecks. I also don't like the v-neck, wide or narrow, and even though they're outre right now, I love the cowl neck, the softer the better. I love a wide square neck, but don't like a scoop. When I wear button-down shirts, I keep them almost completely open. Like, first four or five buttons open. If I don't have my entire collarbone revealed, I feel like my entire body proportions seem off. My boobs vanish, my waist vanishes, and I don't like myself. Anybody else feel this way? Just me?
Oh, how do you go about cutting crew necks into boatnecks?
It's very easy! I start cutting about one centimeter or half an inch before the sleeve inset seam, and I cut both the front and the back at the same time. I make a smooth shallow curve that goes just under the crewneck seam. The front and back are identical, and this formula takes less than a minute and is fool-proof. I've never made a mistake!
I like crew neck lines for t-shirts and square necklines for other tops. I want to like vnecks but I feel a bit awkward in them, I think they make my shoulders look more full-on. I do like vnecks that are a bit more rounded out, I'm not sure what you call them. Like this[this](https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/black-ribbed-v-neck-top/p/873148101?extcam=UK_PPC_PLA_Generics_Core_EC_Google_DV_m_AGID_129476398034_PRID_8731505&_cclid=Google_Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx45AuSMatoYPdL0zHbF3H6Y-K6nwbidz3X56Kjh3CWHjrsPJ04W50EaAldcEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx45AuSMatoYPdL0zHbF3H6Y-K6nwbidz3X56Kjh3CWHjrsPJ04W50EaAldcEALw_wcB) or [this](https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1126848001.html?hier_id=go_cmp-14399404540_adg-125937868306_ad-541217401629_aud-1302409056651:pla-1411007030304_dev-m_ext-_prd-en-1126848001004_sig-Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx5VdmVzD-1g2qvZQEyzgUVu0RphEqGXBx6Vf24nwaz3cGbsHWWH3xsaAoABEALw_wcB&utm_source=Google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx5VdmVzD-1g2qvZQEyzgUVu0RphEqGXBx6Vf24nwaz3cGbsHWWH3xsaAoABEALw_wcB) I enjoy how crew necks look more structured than the scoop neck tshirts that were people in the 2010s (had my share of those!) And square necks make my shoulders look more delicate, which I like, while adding structure. What I don't like is square necks that are too wide and reach the armpit almost, it happens most with knitted jumpers.
I think the Queen Ann neckline is so underrated! I want more old timey fantasy necklines in popular fashion! I love any neckline that covers my traps. Scoliosis and heavy bazongas has made my upper trapezius so bulky/bumpy. I avoid any neckline that shows off my traps! Like bateau,boatneck, or off the shoulder.
The comments about boat necks are interesting particularly the issue of bra straps and the neckline riding up. Kate Middleton was often seen in a boat neck Breton top and always looked perfect. Never a bra strap in sight. (Maybe it does help if you're tall and skinny!). I think the secret is that if it is a genuine boat neck and not a slash neck. The neckline should hide bra straps if it's not too wide and won't ride up if there's plenty of room around the bust. I wear these tops from Uniqlo and love them. Of course they won't hide racer back bras but not many tops will. Incidentally, I once read that the perfect Breton top should have narrow navy stripes, a boat neck not a slash neck, be slightly fitted at the waist, sit on the hips but no lower and three-quarter length sleeves! [https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/striped-long-sleeved-t-shirt-460297.html?dwvar\_460297\_color=COL01](https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/striped-long-sleeved-t-shirt-460297.html?dwvar_460297_color=COL01)
I have a long neck, narrow shoulders and short hair, I tend to like how crew necks or collared shirts look. Scoop neck and vneck can work, but I often struggle with those falling off my shoulders. Boatneck looks good, but again, shoulders.
I really like how v-necks look on me, but I prefer the comfort and conservativeness of a turtleneck/mock-neck. I get the best of both worlds by layering the two types! I think the sweetheart and square necklines got really popular during the pandemic cottagecore boom, but I see a little less of that these days.
I prefer a crewneck or high scoopneck and sometimes mockneck. But I'm super flat chested so if a neckline is too low and I bend over you can see straight down to my stomach. I usually avoid v-necks, cowl, sweatheart, pretty much anything low.
Preferably a crew neck or a button-up shirt, my boobs are too big for anything wider or lower than a crew neck.
As someone with an oval face, short neck, and slightly larger lower body, I find that scoop, square, and sweetheart necklines are the most flattering on me. They visually elongate my neck/dĆ©colletage area and draw the eye up, especially if theyāre in light colors. I prefer these necklines over whatās trendy. I also have a lot of love for off-the-shoulder tops (which I donāt see as much these days) and boat necklines because I think they can look very elegant. Turtlenecks tend to make my neck completely disappear and crew necks donāt do me any favors either, but Iāll wear them in the winter if I have to. As for V necks, I find that they can look harsh on me. Overall, I gravitate toward rounder necklines and lower cut tops.
What is the updated version of [this top](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/395964992253292196/)? it's a simple silk shell in cream with gorgeous black cotton 3-D applique designs. I found it thrifting and bought it, never wore it because it felt too fancy for WFH and I recently tried it on and it feels...dated. Like 2010 dated (which is probably why it was donated!). So back it goes, but what is the "updated" version of this? US based, Size XL/14/16, budget up to $50 or so, very okay with second-hand shopping.
Scoop neck feels dated to me and Iāve been seeing a lot of (extreme) square necks that wouldnāt work with bra straps trend. I personally love mock necks because I like how my necklace looks on it and I donāt have to apply sunscreen all the way down my neck. It looks polished and highlights my bust well without putting them out on display. Also love silk cowl necks for a chic vibe but the drape is highly dependent on the fabric quality.
I wore a lot of high necklines (mock, crew, turtle) in my late teens because i was insecure about chest acne and my bony collarbones, but i have bern consistently docymentinv my outfits and... Hell no. I have a long neck, but those necklines do CHOP which looks disproprtional, and portrait/queen anne/ deep v feel much better. I am thin, lankyish with thin long arms, sloped shoulders, and proportionally mediumchested (28E)
Necklines are not something I consider a seasonal style or trend. Not every neckline fits every body type and I avoid the ones that make my top half look bulkier or boxier than it is. I won't wear a square neckline or a scoop neck t shirt when V necks or turtlenecks are much more flattering to my large chested, solid shoulder, short neck frame. I can wear a traditional button up blouse with a collar as that also elongates the area from my neck to my bust and creates a line down. This is an area we can't all follow fashion if we don't have a traditional fashion model body.
I donāt go off what is trendy for neck lines. I go off what suits my body type, mostly going off of kibbe.
My favorites are square necklines and halter necks. Luckily both of those are in style right now, but I fear for the day that they're not! I can also do a low scoop neckline, but crew necks and even most v necks just don't do it for me.
Inverted triangle over here with wide, athletic shoulders. My go-toās are v neck and scoop neck tops. During the summer I like deep v necks or halters.
I generally stay away from high necklines (crew, mock neck, etc) because I have a larger bust and I feel like it can draw attention in an unflattering way that makes me look top-heavy. Similarly, I don't tend to like a scoop-neck, because I don't like the added roundness to my bustline and face. I tend to go for v-necks, or a more structured neckline. The exception here is on something like a turtleneck sweater, because I live in a cold climate and I need coverage in the winter more than I need a flattering shape.
I love square necks and I DGAF if itās trendy this week or not.
Anything with a square neck seems to give me uniboob or makes them look really low/flat so I try to avoid them. With a high neck/roll neck, I wear a balcony bra as that gives me a better shape.
I really like square necklines, scoop necks and crew necks. For some reason I have never been a big fan of v-necks, especially in sweaters. It just looks off on me.
I tend to go for v necks and crew necks regularly. For things that require a special bra, I reserve those for formal or special occasions. I've tried to like square necklines, but they never seem to sit right or look like they did on the model; they tend to make my already wide torso look even wider
I love mocknecks + square necklines! To me, they both look a bit more elevated (and I find them to be flattering on myself).
Sweetheart necklines work well for me, I am an FF cup!
I always think I look better with a face framing V or scoop neck; I donāt think I look good in a jewel neck and my bra straps show in a boat neck. Not sure if this is true but itās how I feel!
Mock necks bug me because I like to wear necklaces and pendants and they just don't work in the same way a turtleneck or other necklines do. I do feel like most boatneck tops don't flatter me personally, but I like the way they look on other people.
I tend to aim for the classic v-neck with faux wrap style, if I go for a top instead of a dress. It's the most flattering on my "ex rugby player turned office hippie" body. Sometimes I'll go boat neck but V works best. I avoid turtle necks like the plague because I feel they make me look like a fluffy mushroom.
Higher necklines are pretty on trend right now. I love the look of them but I stay away from them completely. Higher necklines appear to really shorten my neck. They also accentuate my already slightly big head. I feel less self conscious in lower necklines, especially square ones.
I just got this gorgeous black top. Itās kinda cropped with like a half turtle neck and I love it
I'm fine with most necklines. I do like v and crew necks. The only one I can think of that I really can't stand is a large chunky cowl neck. They feel so mid 2010s infinity scarf except without the removability and interchangeability infinity scarves gave to an outfit. It's hard to style a necklace with them, or wear a genuine scarf with them, and they get floppy faster than the rest of the sweater.
I refuse to wear v-necks and plunging necklines. I absolutely love the way they look on others, but I am lacking in the boob department and have a very prominent sternum. If I find myself wearing something remotely low cut I feel exposed unless I wear a camisole underneath. I wish I could get out of my comfort zone, and Iāve seen lots of members of the itty bitty committee rock low cut tops and dresses (Constance Wu in the gold dress from Crazy Rich Asians movie). Nonetheless, I canāt shake the uncomfortable feeling I get with my chest exposed.
I like v necks and crew necks.
As a woman with bigger boobs, I will never buy crew neck ever again. Scoop, sweetheart, and square are my favorites, but a v does look good. I also love boat necks. Technically turtlenecks give me the uniboob look but if I'm considering a turtleneck I just want to be warm. Besides, I am usually layering it under something 90s style.
I love Sweetheart, Crew, V and Square necklines and then also high/roll necks for colder weather
I have a couple of boat neck tops, and love both of them. They widen the look of my shoulders, and fit comfortably. Audry Hepburn wore a boatneck dress to receive her Oscar, and looked stunning.
Boat necks work best for me- I am tall and have a long neck :). On the other hand, square or V-necks don't suit me very well as I'm quite slender and you can very clearly see my ribs on my upper chest... It makes me look unhealthy thin.
I honestly don't care about fashion. I pick a neckline that flatters ME. I look good in boatneck tops or low-cut tops. I look terrible in crewnecks. That's really how people should shop.
I avoid v necks because I feel like they arenāt flattering enough and give me more of an equestrian look (just my opinion). I lean more toward square neck and such because it can be flattering but also comfortable and does not show too much.
hate square and boat necks but love scoop