Visiwek African Fashion and Lifestyle

Aturtle neck is a high, tubular, often rolled-down collar that fits closely about the  neck. Turtle neck clothes can be sexy and elegant too. Makes the neck appear longer and slimmer. I love the fact that the last pic is a combo of a turtle neck, keyhole and surplice.

A scallop is a common name applied to many species of marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pectinidae, the scallops.  The beautiful scallop neckline was derived from this marine creature A scallop The scallop neckline can take on any shape. From V, to square, to scoop, to keyhole, strapless etc. Like other necklines, the scallop design can be used on other places depending on creativity. Can be used on the hemline, waistline, sleeves, in the pic below it was also used on the jewelry, which is brilliant! Can be used on shoes, pant, bra, and whatever you can think of!

The Y neckline is a neckline not normally seen. I love it because I also think it is unique. It forms a Y shape from the neck region. It is usually in conjuction with other necklines such as the spagetti, the off shoulder, strapless etc.

The square neckline, simple yet elegant is square in shape a shown above.

Scoop necklines are U shaped necklines and are very common.

   One shoulder tops or dresses of course have just one shoulder. A common example is the mono-strap. Kim and Amber rocks a one shouldered ankara gown. www.vlisco.com

The pictures says it all. Clothes with sleeve below the shoulder.

The Keyhole/tear drop necklines are formed by  the meeting of converging diagonal lines meet in front of the neck. This neckline is usually unique.

The jewel, crew and scoop necklines are all round in shape. The Jewel and crew are very similar and almost not easy to differentiate. Some people classify them as same thing and some as different. The write up below was gotten from wisegeek.com. However, I have chosen to see the Jewel neckline as lower in depth than the crew neckline. Also, because of its name "Jewel", most jewel neckline clothes are already embellished at the neckline giving it a jeweled look. A jewel neck is a plain, basic neckline that is rounded and reaches just above the collarbone. The jewel neck was named after its ability to showcase a piece of jewelery such as a  pendant  or brooch against the fabric, so that the eye is drawn upward to the jewelery and the face. Jewel necks are featured on a wide variety of both men’s and women’s garments, including T-shirts, sweaters, and dresses. Jewel necks are also particularly common in workout wear, and often featured on bodysuits, cycling shirts, ...

Gathred Neckline as the name suggests are necklines with gathers. Gathers adds bulk, hides flaws and are used to design clothes in other areas apart from the neck. Gathers necklines would help add bulk at the bust areas for people who are not busty or for people looking to add bulk in the bulk area.

Different styles of halter neck H alterneck  is a style of strap which holds up women's clothing which features a single strap or material which runs from the front of the garment around the back of the wearer's neck, and which enables most of the wearer's back to be uncovered. The term is derived from the halter, which is placed around an animal's neck. The halter style is commonly used with swimsuits, which enables the wearer to maximize sun tan exposure on the back and minimize tan lines. The halter style is also used with dresses or shirts, to create a backless dress or top. The neck strap can itself be covered by the wearer's hair, leaving the impression from behind that nothing is holding the dress or shirt up. If a bra is worn with a halter top, it is generally either strapless or of halterneck construction itself, so as to avoid exposing the back straps of a typical bra...

The drawstring neckline as the name suggests is a neckline with a string embedded within which has been drawn or can be drawn. The drawstring can be used to add bulk and hide flaws depending on how its used. So loving this! Drawstring on the neckline and waistline Drawstring on waistline Drawstring on the hip area. Gives curves. Can also be used on skirts. Drawstring on the hemline Drawstring on the hemline forming a balloon shape and adding volume Drawstring on the bust area Drawstring on the sleeves Drawstring on the dress