It has always been said that the wedding day is one of the most important of your life, and we say that of course, but it is also one of the most beautiful. That day everything revolves around you, your partner and the purest love. Family and friends dress up to celebrate such an occasion and there you are, becoming the center of attention.
So, as you may have already realized, nothing can be left to chance. Dress, shoes, hairstyle, makeup… Everything has to be studied to the millimeter to make it perfect and avoid as much as possible the typical last-minute nerves. In this article we want to help you choose the ideal design, and for this we are going to see the types of necklines for your wedding dress. The chosen one will be the one that best suits you according to the shape of your body. Sounds good right? Let’s go there!
Ideas to choose the ideal neckline for your wedding dress
If we start talking about the perfect wedding dress, the same one that we have all dreamed of at some point, there are many and varied details that must be taken into account. The fabric, whether there is lace or embroidery, whether it is off-white or immaculate… However, there are two key aspects that you must choose correctly so that you have the success you are looking for: the cut of the skirt and the type of neckline
If we stop to think about the latter, the specific question to choose the neckline for your wedding dress is, what is the shape of your body like? And it is that depending on the answer you will choose one or the other model. Let’s see it step by step so that when you go to visit the wedding dress store you have the ideas and concepts well learned.
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Scoop Neck for Hourglass Girls
The classic round neck or with transparencies at the top is very flattering, especially for girls with an hourglass silhouette (proportioned shoulders and hips, waist marked to the right extent) since it slims and helps to define the waist. Opt for one with a mermaid cut or for a model that fits the waist but falls with a little flare on the skirt. This round neck style, whether with or without long sleeves, is very simple and ideal if you also have a lot of chest as it will help you hide the area.
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Boat neck style for your wedding dress
From shoulder to shoulder and in a straight line or somewhat warped. The boat neck or also called Bardot neckline is discreet and helps to balance the figure. Also, it prevents it from looking out of proportion if the shoulders are much wider than the hips. If you want it to look even more elegant, opt for a lace long-sleeved model. You’ll be great!
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Off shoulder neckline
The off shoulder neckline is very similar to the bardot neckline we just talked about, however it has some differences. The main one is that in the first one, in the first one, part of the shoulders are covered, however in the second one they are exposed. It is perfect if what you want is to bring balance to your figure. And it is also beautiful and super elegant!
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Choose a wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline if your figure is…
Triangle, that is to say, that your hips are wider than your shoulders. If you have this silhouette, you should pay attention to the shoulders to move it away from the hips and, to achieve this, there is nothing better than choosing a wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline. These are models that leave the shoulders bare and make a beautiful ‘heart’ shape on the chest.
As if this were not enough, the dress will be excellent if the skirt of your dress is wide, since it gives it the romantic touch that any bride would want for her wedding day. As for the rest of the decorations, we leave it to your choice: plain, with draping or you may prefer those with a pearl belt at the hip. Ideal!
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V neckline for your wedding dress
The V-shaped neckline has a huge advantage, and that is that it greatly slims the figure of whoever wears it. This type of cut elongates and stylizes the silhouette, all the more reason to choose it in the wedding dress. If you are a curvy girl looking for proportion, this will undoubtedly be your dress. As for the skirt, the ideal is to look for something flared but without excess.
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Wedding dress with strapless neckline
The strapless neckline is already well known to all, right? In addition, it is one of the most traditional in terms of wedding dresses. It adapts to any type of skirt and is perfect for girls with an inverted clock silhouette (wide hips and narrow shoulders). The reason? With this neckline, attention falls on the shoulders and is distracted from the hips. Perfect!
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Asymmetric neckline for a modern bride
The asymmetrical neckline is characterized by leaving only one shoulder in the air, thus giving a modern air to any self-respecting dress. It has the extra advantage that it can be worn with any type of sleeve and with any type of skirt, which is why it will be easier for you to choose. If your back and shoulders are wide but your waist is small, with the asymmetrical neckline you will achieve a proportionate silhouette.
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Do you dare with a halter neckline?
If you are looking for a very sensual style for your wedding dress, you will find the answer in the halter neck. Leave the back, part of the neck, arms and shoulders completely exposed. It is ideal for girls who have wide hips and want to focus attention elsewhere. Extra tip: it is the most suitable for girls who have a small bust or a very prominent clavicle.
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High neckline only for a few
Do not confuse the halter style of yesteryear with the high neck of today. The main difference is that the high neck of the dress reaches almost to the nape of the neck. Why do we say it’s not for everyone? Because it is a very special cut only for girls with long necks. If not, this model will be unflattering.
At this point we can also mention the swan neckline, very similar to the high neck. It’s all about showing off a covered neckline and bare shoulders, and it’s perfect for girls who have an hourglass silhouette with a midi or large bust. With this type of neckline, they will be able to mark their figure much more and be the most elegant. Do you dare to try?
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French or square neckline with wide or thin straps
If you are going to choose an empire cut dress, the ideal is for the neckline to be French. It is an ideal type of neck for women who do not have too much chest because the square shape manages to give the sensation of having one or two sizes more. Now all you have to do is know if you are going to wear a wide or thin strap, although the choice will be in your hands.
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The Queen Anne neckline that you cannot miss
The wedding dress with a Queen Anne neckline (Queen Anne neckline) is very special because it is based on the costumes worn by the Queens centuries ago. The shoulders are covered and serve as a frame for a sweetheart or strapless neckline. You can wear this kind of neckline both with long or midi sleeves and you will have a very formal model. It is recommended, above all, for those brides who have a thin, long neck and a slim face.
You are ready to wear your wedding dress and enjoy your day. You will feel like you came out of a fairy tale!