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Neckline

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/ˈneklaɪn/nounCore term

In fashion & textiles, neckline means: The edge and shape of a garment around the neck, such as a crew neck, V-neck or boat neck.

In Turkish: yaka açıklığı, yaka oyuntusu, yaka

How it is used

Necklines are named by shape: crew neck, V-neck, scoop neck, boat neck, square neck, turtleneck. Fit comments mention neck width and front neck drop. On T-shirts the neckline is finished with a rib or binding.

Example sentences

  1. The neckline is too wide and shows the bra straps; please reduce it by 2 cm.

  2. We're offering the basic tee with a crew neckline and a V neckline.

Common collocations

  • crew neck
  • V-neck
  • front neck drop
  • neck width
  • neckline rib
  • collarThe band or folded piece of fabric attached around the neckline of a shirt, jacket or coat, which can stand up or fold down.
  • measurementsThe sizes of the body or of a garment at specific points, such as chest, waist, hip and length, used for patterns, size charts and quality checks.
  • jerseyA soft, stretchy knitted fabric with a smooth face and a looped back, used for T-shirts, dresses and many casual garments.
  • garmentA single item of clothing, such as a shirt, dress, coat or pair of trousers, especially when talking about how it is designed, made or sold.

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