sweetheart neckline

noun

: a neckline for women's clothing that is high in back and low in front where it is scalloped to resemble the top of a heart

Examples of sweetheart neckline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kardashian’s vintage gown had a plunging sweetheart neckline with front lace-up corset detailing and a mermaid silhouette. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

To update the original design, from the spring 1997 couture collection, current Chanel designer Matthieu Blazy added his own touches to the silhouette—reworking it with a sweetheart neckline and a more structured shape. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, Markus looked radiant in bridal white, walking down the grassy aisle in a plunging white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and sheer floral overlay on the skirt. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Oct. 2026

Kaia’s ensemble featured a sweetheart neckline while Cindy’s had an off-the-shoulder silhouette. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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