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
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Things kicked off with Kelela’s red and black Ferragamo coat and matching hair paired with a simple black dress and Ferragamo angular mules, fashion writer Marjon Carlos wearing a sweetheart neckline denim jumpsuit and red pointed toe shoes and a Ferragamo bag.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
The pair specifically channeled the former couple's looks at the 1995 grand opening party for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, wit Fox sizzling in a two-tone pink and red latex mini-dress with a sweetheart neckline.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
At the 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' Premiere in 2009
For the starry premiere, held at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre, Swift sparkled in a black dress with a sweetheart neckline, paired with matching heels and jewels.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
Included in the collection are the designer’s signature stripes reimagined for the transitional fall season, and pieces in neutrals of tans and creams with bubble hems, and tight sweetheart neckline bodices.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Oct. 2023
Beckinsale wore a very traditional Playboy bunny look: a black sequin leotard with a sweetheart neckline, a halter strap, and the signature white collar and black bowtie.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 31 July 2023
In photos obtained by the outlet, Hulk and his new bride posed for photos together after the ceremony, with him in a simple black tuxedo and a black version of his signature bandana and Daily, 45, in a glittery white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and lace train.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
Palmer arrived at the event dressed in a black, sequined, floor-length gown with a sweetheart neckline.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
Michelle Obama In a denim dress with a sweetheart neckline, black cardigan, and black platform sandals, at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 28.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2023
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
The pair specifically channeled the former couple's looks at the 1995 grand opening party for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, wit Fox sizzling in a two-tone pink and red latex mini-dress with a sweetheart neckline.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
At the 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' Premiere in 2009
For the starry premiere, held at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre, Swift sparkled in a black dress with a sweetheart neckline, paired with matching heels and jewels.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
Included in the collection are the designer’s signature stripes reimagined for the transitional fall season, and pieces in neutrals of tans and creams with bubble hems, and tight sweetheart neckline bodices.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Oct. 2023
Beckinsale wore a very traditional Playboy bunny look: a black sequin leotard with a sweetheart neckline, a halter strap, and the signature white collar and black bowtie.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 31 July 2023
In photos obtained by the outlet, Hulk and his new bride posed for photos together after the ceremony, with him in a simple black tuxedo and a black version of his signature bandana and Daily, 45, in a glittery white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and lace train.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
Palmer arrived at the event dressed in a black, sequined, floor-length gown with a sweetheart neckline.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
Michelle Obama In a denim dress with a sweetheart neckline, black cardigan, and black platform sandals, at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 28.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of sweetheart neckline was
in 1941
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“Sweetheart neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweetheart%20neckline. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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