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sweetheart neckline

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Definition of sweetheart neckline

: 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 Michael TullbergGetty Images On her wedding day, however, Bellisario paired the skirt with a silky ivory top with a sweetheart neckline and sheer sleeves. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Troian Bellisario Recycled Her Wedding Dress For the Golden Globes," 6 Jan. 2020 The figure-hugging number featured a sweetheart neckline and a thin black belt accenting the waist. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Stuns in a Sheer Lace Alexander McQueen Gown at the Royal Variety Performance," 18 Nov. 2019 Its jeweled-encrusted, sweetheart neckline boasted a cinched waistline that was embellished with a matching jeweled brooch. — Don Maines, Houston Chronicle, "See what gowns local contestants wore at Miss Teen Texas USA," 4 Dec. 2019 Lovato sported a black polka dot dress with a sweetheart neckline, which accentuated the fake bump, and paired the look with a black manicure and gold hoop earrings. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Demi Lovato Shows Off Faux Baby Bump as She Films Will and Grace," 21 Nov. 2019 Jolie stunned in a glittering, formfitting gown by Versace with a sweetheart neckline. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Angelina Jolie Matches with Her Kids on the Maleficent Red Carpet in Rome," 8 Oct. 2019 The acid-yellow dress was overlaid with an intricate crystal bodice, also featuring crystal spaghetti straps and a sweetheart neckline. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Michelle Obama's Schiaparelli Gown Was Designed to Match Her "Strength and Energy"," 18 Nov. 2019 The bride made a breathtaking entrance in her custom Zac Posen wedding dress that featured a strapless sweetheart neckline and multiple layers of striped tulle. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "An Exclusive Look Inside Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s Wedding in London," 3 July 2019 For McPhee’s big day, Posen designed an ivory dress with layers of tulle that wrapped together in front for a plunging, strapless sweetheart neckline. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Katharine McPhee Shows Off a Whimsical 360 View of Her Custom Zac Posen Wedding Ball Gown," 4 July 2019

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First Known Use of sweetheart neckline

1941, in the meaning defined above

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13 Jan 2020

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“Sweetheart neckline.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweetheart%20neckline. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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