Neckline
The neckline is the top edge of a garment that surrounds the neck, especially from the front view.Neckline also refers to the overall line between all the layers of clothing and the neck and shoulders of a person, ignoring the unseen undergarments.Necklines can be grouped into categories according to their shape and where they cut across the body: The shape of a necklines can be modified in many ways, e.g., by adding a collar or scarf, overlaying it with a gauzy material or decorating the edges with scallops, picots or ruffles.The off-the-shoulder trend dates back to the Regency and Victorian Era.Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture, designed many elaborate dresses, many of which featured bodices with off-the-shoulder sleeves and were very popular with prominent figures like Empress Eugenie.
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