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Strapless Neckline
…Very in vogue for current collections, this is the perfect look for the right girl.
***Perfect fit***
This is a particularly elegant look if you have a long neck, good shoulders and well-toned arms. A strapless dress is a fine opportunity for beautiful jewellery. Strapless looks good with a medium bust.
What to avoid
Don't leave everything uncovered unless it looks great - there are plenty of other styles to hide shorter necks, square shoulders or full arms. If you have a very full bust, strapless is unlikely to be able to give you the support you will need throughout the day.
Halter Neckline
…Halter necks are a little unusual but can look fantastic.
***Perfect fit***
Halterneck tops expose beautiful shoulders and well-toned arms, while the continuity of line makes you look taller if you are petite. The halterneck top echoes the lower half of the dress, so if you have slim hips the halterneck will be an excellent counterpoint. There are many different variations on the halterneck style; collar with straps, single strap wrapping round the back of the neck, covered or exposed V to the bust. A halterneck style can also hide that little underarm "pouch" that we are sometimes prone to!
What to avoid
A halterneck top may over-emphasize your upper body if you have a larger bust, though it will provide good support. It will also emphasize your hips in counterpoint - so if you have larger hips, avoid this style.
Boat or Bateau Neckline
…With a pretty neck and collarbones this can be truly gorgeous.
***Perfect fit***
The wide-necked or off-the-shoulder shape of the Boat or "Bateau" style follows the line of the collarbone, so if you have well-defined collarbones and a beautiful neck, the Boat design will show them off to best effect. Boat is also good for narrow shoulders. This style was made popular by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
What to avoid
If your neck is not your best feature, the Boat may not show you in your best light. If your shoulders are broad, keep away from the Boat as it will draw attention to them. If your bust is large, the Boat neckline will make it look bigger.
V Neckline
…Stunning if you have a little cleavage to flaunt, and provides an opportunity to emphasize pretty jewellery.
***Perfect fit***
The V-Line style plunges to the bust and is particularly complimentary if you have a larger bust and would like a little cleavage. Small busts can be uplifted and padded, so make sure you have a good bra
to emphasise what you have got. The angle of the V-Line varies and may be on or off the shoulder, so expose beautiful shoulders but cover them up if they are angular.
What to avoid
Avoid the V-line if you are small busted, as it may draw attention to this.
Sweetheart Neckline
…This is probably second-most popular after a straight strapeless.
***Perfect fit***
This is a pretty and romantic neckline, forming a natural heart shape and giving you a sweet and innocent look. It also works with larger busts as a sexier style, showing a hint of cleavage.
What to avoid
The Sweetheart style exposes a central panel of neck, so if this is not your best feature, you may want to look at alternatives such as a halterneck. Alternatively, a Sweetheart can lend you the romantic look you seek, with a pretty item of jewellery as an accessory to improve the look of your neck.
Dipped Neckline
…With a shaped curve but not so low cut as the sweetheart. Can be shallow or deep and is good to hide fleshy underarms if high cut.
***Perfect fit***
Flattering to any bust size; bigger girls can enjoy a low cut without showing too much cleavage providing that it is not too tight, and smaller busts are flattered by the curved shape.
What to avoid
Boobs spilling out of the top as you can end up with a "double bust" effect, but otherwise a good all rounder.