necklines
Garment top edges
Necklines are the edges of garments where they meet the neck, or the shapes created by those edges.
A plunging neckline dips low; a high neckline covers the collarbone.
Common styles include crew, V-neck, scoop, and boat neck.
The dress featured a dramatic neckline.
First-reported story
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- boatWatercraft for travel
- plungingDescending steeply and quickly
- halterAnimal restraint rope
crew · square · cowl · off-shoulder · keyhole · strapless · bateau · jewel
Joined fabric edge
- bindingLegally or morally required
- facingDirected toward something
- interfacingConnecting between systems
- dartHandheld pointed projectile
ease · finish · hem · trim · piping · lining · stabilizer · notch
Horizontal shoulder bone
- décolletageExposed chest and shoulders
- shouldersUpper arm joints
- elongateTo make longer
- frameSupporting outer structure
balance · proportion · slimming · accentuate · bust · chest · silhouette · figure
scoop
First-reported story
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- boatWatercraft for travel
- plungingDescending steeply and quickly
halter · crew · square · cowl · off-shoulder · keyhole · strapless · bateau · jewel · illusion
seam
Joined fabric edge
- bindingLegally or morally required
- facingDirected toward something
- interfacingConnecting between systems
dart · ease · finish · hem · trim · piping · lining · stabilizer · notch · pattern
collarbone
Horizontal shoulder bone
- décolletageExposed chest and shoulders
- shouldersUpper arm joints
- elongateTo make longer
frame · balance · proportion · slimming · accentuate · bust · chest · silhouette · figure · flatter
beading
Ornamental small-sphere work
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
appliqué · ruffle · ruching · trim · jewels · crystals · pearls · fringe · scallop · cutout
- Fashion Designpattern making, draping, sketching, tailoring, couture
necklineshemlines
Bottom edges of garments
hems · bottom edges · waistlines · armholes
- plunging necklinesDeep V-shaped bodice cuts
- low neckline