This wide & high neck style has a sweeping curve which follows the collarbone & can help boost a small bust.
Good for: Bony and flat-chested brides
Not so good for: Busty brides (because it over-emphasises)
Off the shoulder
This style has a gentle curve with the straps sitting just off the shoulders.
Good for: Ample chests (offers open-neck style with the benefit of strap support)
Not so good for: Broad shoulders
Halter
A halter neckline has two straps which fasten or tie around the neck. Halterneck dresses are sometimes backless.
Good for: Great shoulders
Not so good for: Broad or narrow shoulders, or brides who needs bra support
Illusion high
This a formal looking neckline which features a high necked piece of fabric such as lace & which covers the collarbones. It is usually styled with long sleeves & a choker effect fastening around the neck. It is very elegant & sexy without being overtly so.
Good for: girls with bony collarbones
Portrait
An elegant & traditional style which features a gentle scoop across the top of the bust & which hugs the top of the shoulders.
Good for: Great collarbones
Not so good for: Undefined or bony collarbones
Scoop
A more familiar style which is a U shape, it is also known as the ballerina & can be low cut.
Good for: Everyone
Strappy
A strappy neckline is distinguishable by two narrow straps which attach at the front & back over the shoulders. Sometimes simple & sometimes decorative, particularly to the back. This has modern & sophisticated look.
Good for: well-toned arms
Not so good for: very busty brides
Square
Similar to a scoop neck but with straight lines instead of a curve. Square necks will also feature wide straps & can be low cut.
Good for: Heavy busts (cuts low but isn't too revealing)
Not so good for: Almost no-one
Strapless
As the name implies a strapless neck is just that. Often cut straight across or can feature a sweetheart style or semi-scoop. A very popular style for wedding dresses. Many designers will include detachable straps for those not so confident that it will stay in place!
Good for: Broad or thick shoulders
Not so good for: Smaller chests (try a push-up bra)
Sweetheart
A romantic style, which was popular in the 50's. Top of the bodice is cut to resemble the top of a heart & usually has halter straps.
Good for: Serious cleavage
Not so good for: Brides who struggle with a d'colletage
