There are many wedding dress styles to choose from and the neckline is one very important aspect. Get it wrong and the dress will not flatter. Get it right and you will show off your gorgeousness (is that a word?) Below are some examples of necklines. As with everything in life, nothing is clear cut and you will find variations on the same theme. When wedding dress shopping, it is best to try on many different styles to see which ones work best. Then concentrate on dresses with just those necklines.
Strapless
By far the most fashionable, the strapless wedding dress comes in all shapes and variations. Many fuller-figure brides will dismiss strapless dresses from the outset. Don’t! Being Strapless can be very flattering. If you want to cover your arms, add a bolero or shrug. Some shops will be able to add sleeves at the time of manufacture. It is best to wear this style with a necklace. Strapless dresses suit most brides but do not flatter if your shoulders slope downwards. If you are busty, make sure the dress has enough corsetry to support you.
Sweetheart
With strapless wedding dresses being so fashionable, the sweetheart neckline can also be strapless. But you will also find this basic shape with sleeves or straps. The sweetheart refers to the shape around the bust which is like an inverted heart. This can be very flattering and will draw the eye to the bust line. It can often make a flat bust appear bigger! It does not work so well with busty ladies since it enhances the bust.
Bateau and Portrait
These styles scoop the collarbone and sit wide on or off the shoulders. These styles look great if you have a small bust but should be avoided if you have a large bust. If you have wide shoulders, avoid “off the shoulder” but straps ending on your shoulders can balance this out As the name suggests, this wedding dress style has a V-shaped neckline. The V-Line can make your neck look long and elegant. Avoid a V-neck if you have a small bust as you will be showing off their size – go for something that “adds” bust. Conversely, a V-neck can minimize but still show off a large bust.
V-Neck
As the name suggests, this wedding dress style has a V-shaped neckline. The V-Line can make your neck look long and elegant. Avoid a V-neck if you have a small bust as you will be showing off their size – go for something that “adds” bust. Conversely, a V-neck can minimize but still show off a large bust.
Asymmetrical
This is an emerging fashion just now. There is usually one strap over one shoulder. This is a difficult style for fuller-figured brides, so if you had your heart set on an asymmetrical dress, don’t be too disappointed if it does not work.
