Styling Tips For Different Wedding Dress Necklines

When shopping for your dream wedding gown, it is important to find a silhouette that you love and also at the same time flatters your figure. Small details can be a big factor and one of these important details in the style of the dress is the neckline. The right neckline can frame your face, accentuate your body shape and balance out your neck and shoulders. When it comes to neckline, the possibilities are endless. However, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what works for your body shape.

Below are the different types of necklines and their features. These popular necklines are loved by brides everywhere.

Sweetheart Neckline Wedding Dresses

The sweetheart neckline is the top choice amongst many brides because it is a classic neckline. This design forms a heart shape in the middle and matches all types of brides, whether she is petite or busty. A sweetheart neckline wedding dress can create an illusion of bigger bust for petite brides. For brides who are busy, this neckline will highlight the decolletage in a sophisticated way. The sweetheart neckline also comes in many different styles such as a soft sweetheart design or a deep sweetheart with illusion inset.

 

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Halter Neckline Wedding Dresses

For brides who want to highlight their shoulders, a halter neckline is a good choice. The halter neckline wedding dress is back in vogue. This style is meant to draw the eyes upwards towards the neck and is great for those with broad shoulders. It can either be a high neck dress with deep arm holes or with straps tie around the back.  This higher neckline also offers a more modest look. It will also make petite brides appear taller.

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Asymmetrical Neckline Wedding Dresses

An asymmetrical neckline is styled in a way that one side of the neckline is higher than the other so that it covers more of the shoulders and collarbone. This design is very close but still slightly different from the one-shoulder neckline as the straps do not run over the shoulder. Asymmetrical necklines give out an edgier, less traditional style. For brides with wider shoulders, this neckline will frame them beautifully.

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Straight Neckline Wedding Dresses

Just like the halter neckline wedding gown, brides with broad shoulders who want to accentuate their best features and balance their figure can also choose a straight neckline wedding gown. Straight necklines are a flattering choice for almost any body type.

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High Neckline Wedding Dresses

A high neckline can either comes to the nape of your neck or covers it up completely. High necklines are great for elongating your silhouette and at the same time they are always a great style for tall brides. High necklines are always elegant and have a reputation for being overly modest but they can be flirty too. Brides with narrow shoulders should avoid a high neckline wedding dress.

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Off The Shoulder Wedding Dresses

Sexy, romantic and elegant, off shoulder neckline wedding dress are ideal for those who are not afraid to flaunt what they got. The sleeves will be sitting on the shoulder while beautifully showing off the collarbone and shoulders. This neckline style is especially flattering for fuller busted brides. Made to show off more skin, off shoulder wedding dresses work great for outdoor or destination weddings.

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Illusion Neckline Wedding Dresses

An illusion neckline wedding dress uses sheer mesh material to create the look of exposed skin. Glamorous and sexy, an illusion neckline always makes a stunning statement. Crafted with lace, pearls or intricate beading, it is a beautiful way to attract attention to the neck, arms and shoulders.

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