Blouse neck design

About blouse neck design

Most women choose a blouse by its neck (gala). This page sorts every design on the site by neck shape, so you can compare a boat neck with a V or a sweetheart neck in one place. The shape matters more than the work: the same embroidery looks very different on a high neck and on a deep U. Open any shape to see all the designs in it.

Tips for blouse neck design

• Round face: choose V, U or sweetheart necks. Long neck: boat, high and collar necks look balanced.
• Broad shoulders look softer in a V or U neck. Narrow shoulders look wider in a boat or square neck.
• Plan the back neck and the front neck together. If one is deep, keep the other at a normal depth.
• Ask the tailor to finish the neckline with a thin piping or facing. A plain folded edge stretches out of shape after a few washes.

Questions people ask

How many types of blouse neck are there?

The common ones are round, U, V, square, sweetheart, boat, high, collar and halter. Tailors mix them with details like a dori, keyhole or latkans to make new designs.

Which blouse neck design is best for a short neck?

V, deep U and sweetheart necks, because they open up the area below the chin and make the neck look longer. High necks, collars and very wide boat necks make it look shorter.

Can the front and back neck be different shapes?

Yes, most blouses mix them. A round, boat or V front with a deeper U, square or dori back is a very common pair.