high neck

Garment covers throat

A high neck is a close-fitting neckline that extends up to cover most or all of the throat, as on certain sweaters, dresses, or blouses.

The style conveys modesty or elegance depending on context: She wore a high neck blouse to the interview.

A high neck differs from a turtleneck in that it typically doesn't fold over.

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stand up collar · body con · sleek · elegant · cozy · warm · cold weather · knit · cable knit · ribbed · pullover · sophisticated · snug · winter · layering · mandarin · chic · vintage style

Categories
Opposites
neckline openness

high neckoff-the-shoulder

Neckline baring upper arms

strapless · boat neck · one-shoulder · cold shoulder

formality/modesty

high neckrevealing

Making known what's hidden

plunging · daring · risqué · provocative · exposed

Family

high, neck, higher, highest, highly, highness, necks, necked, neckline

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G