Did you ever notice, that a certain dress suited you better than others? However, when you tried to pull off the same look with another attire, you failed probably. Well! Had you been more observant, you would have definitely found out that the neckline made all the difference. If you follow some basic rules, while choosing clothes, your profile will appear more attractive than others. So, let us find out which necklines complement your face.
Necklines And Face Shapes Decoded
Necklines mainly follow the shape of your jawline and accentuates the same. The basic rule according to fashion stylists is to wear contrast necklines to camouflage the angles of your face. It gives a more balanced look.
Round Face
Oh! So, you are the one with a round face? People like you look cute, all life. But, if you want to look more sophisticated and mature, you must opt for a contrast shape. You can choose from various angular necklines. V-shape and sweetheart is a great option. The idea is to have depth and width. The more collar bone, you expose, the better it is for you. You will also be able to choose empire necks.
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Square Face
So, square faces have equal forehead and jawlines. Moreover, such faces have sharp angles along the jawline. It will be a good idea, if you choose sweetheart, v-neck, scoop neck, and cowl neck attires. Square faces seem to be broader, than they are longer. Thus, choosing wide necks and deep necks is a great style.
Oval Face
Considered as one of the ideal face shapes, you always look cute and pretty. So, rather than hiding imperfections, the main task is to accentuate the face shape. You can pull off many different styles, like round necks for a cuter look, scoop neck for versatility, and sweetheart for more sharpness. These accentuate the feminine aspect of the face.
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Oblong Face
Often called the long face, here too, the forehead length and jawline length are similar. It is less broad, than a square face. Opt for narrow necklines that ride high. Some of the options for you are off-shoulders, boat neck, and cowl neck. The idea is to show off the shoulders.
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Diamond Face
This face shape is broader at the forehead and slimmer at the jawline. This is a feminine face shape. Choose from boat necks, V-necks, and off-shoulder variants.
Take Away…
So, now you have a fair idea of the different kinds of necklines. Choose your tops, kurtas, dresses and blouses accordingly. We would love to see you flaunting your best.
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