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 The sweetheart neckline of the bodice was exaggerated by the pointed bust, which then narrowed at the waist before flowing into a drop waist skirt. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 At the sweetheart neckline, two pieces of fabric hang gracefully at her sides while the back of the dress featured an asymmetrical hemline that mimicked the pieces at the front. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024 But when my mother, sister and I arrived at our first appointment, we were met with a mob of tulle and sparkle, sweetheart necklines and tea-length hems, and white, white, white. Isabelle Stillman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024 The bright red strapless mermaid gown was seemingly constructed from two large flower petals, which were wrapped to create a sweetheart neckline and secured at Heigh's waist with an oversized sparkling pin. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2024 Along with a sweetheart neckline and a keyhole design, there are pockets to add functionality. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024 The tulle cape, opaque-to-sheer ombre effect, and the sweetheart neckline were all exquisite details on her gown. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024 There's nothing like an alluring sweetheart neckline to elevate any look. Maia Torres, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023 Barbie rocked a black-and-pink deconstructed gown with a sweetheart neckline that was created just for her for the night. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Apr. 2024.

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