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Everyone of every age has more than one and for many women the t-shirt is the among most frequently worn garments in their closets. T-shirts have evolved into a two-billion dollar market since their creation in 1920. They come in a variety of colors, patterns and styles, as well as necklines. Whether or not a t-shirt flatters your female figure has a lot to do with the neckline.

Creating Balance
The neckline can frame the shoulders, neck and face, and change their apparent width, height and angularity. The neckline shape should balance the wearer’s natural features. A face with round curves is well-framed by an angular (linear) neckline and collar, whereas an angular face is softened with curves. A short neck and face will appear lengthened by necklines with strong vertical (or nearly vertical) lines, such as a plunging V neckline. Conversely, high necklines such as the jewel or turtleneck types balance long faces. Broad shoulders can seem more narrow with style lines that converge inwards (e.g., the halter neckline), whereas pear-shaped figures can be balanced by diverging or horizontal lines, an off-the-shoulder or boat neckline.

Full Bust
The best neckline choices are scoop necks and V-necks. They break up the expanse of the chest area and draw attention away from your bust. Stick with solid colors.

Avoid high, round neck and square neck T-shirts. They make full busts look like one bulky mass.

Small Bust
The best necklines are high necks and asymmetrical necklines. They broaden the shoulders and create the illusion of a larger bust. Printed tees are also flattering for small chests.

Avoid low scoop-neck tops or deep V-necklines.

Specific Necklines

Boatneck: Generally, these look best on women with long necks and smaller heads because the style can make both look wider.

Draped: These are especially flattering on big-busted women because they play down breast size, creating a leaner appearance.

Plunging: These must be in balance with the rest of your upper body. If you have small or rounded shoulders, a plunging neckline will make them look even smaller.

Scoop: These are especially flattering on big-busted women where the arms of the U pass over the shoulders. They can be either demure or plunging, depending on the depth of the U.

Square: These necklines look best on women with firm necks and great skin (generally younger women), since they show off a lot of both.

Sweetheart: Sweetheart necklines are good for accentuating the bosom and tend to look best on women who have medium sized busts and average neck length.

V-neck: These not only draw the eye upward to the face but also enhance the neck and elongate the body — so they flatter most women, especially those with short necks and thick torsos.

Remember “Fashion is of the moment but style is forever!” It doesn’t matter what everyone else is wearing you need to find what is right for you.

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References:
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