A full post dedicated to the best in scooped necklines. (I'm resisting the urge to skat "scoop, scoop-de-doop, scoop-de-doopty-doop-de-doop..." You know what I mean.)
First, what is a scoop neckline?
It is a rounded neckline and swoops down below the collar bone. It can come in many variations but is symmetrical, round, and smooth like a half circle.
A "U neckline" - yes it does exist - is a variation of a scoop but with straighter, longer sides just like a capital letter U (please see the Amsale gown below).
As you can see by the examples shown below there is also many variations in the "depth" of the scoop (i.e. how low cut the neckline is.) A by-product of the design is that in order for there to be a "scoop" there always has to be some sort of built-in shoulder coverage, either sleeves or sleeveless styles.
Scoop necklines are considered classic, traditional, and timeless since they have been around forever and as you can tell below come in varying degrees of embellishment. Because of their simplicity it is a very go-to design for more casual styles, though it can definitely be done up formally as well.
This Amsale gown is so wonderfully simple, and thank goodness because it allows the scoop neckline to really take center stage. This gown basically has it all: it is both traditionally bridal and delightfully minimalist, while at the same time remaining so classic and timeless. I'll particularly applaud the sleek, simple pony, which looks really great with that scooped back.
I usually call gowns with v-neck at the front and the back bodice "double v's" so I will similarly refer to this style as a "double scoop". (For reference though I would consider the back neckline of this Amsale gown to be a good example of a U neckline.)
This Victorio + Lucchino gown is unique in that the scoop is partially overtaken by a bit of the lace overlay of the bodice creating this lovely bit of illusion while also allowing for a bit of coverage. Can we all agree that we'd all skip that dramatic face veil?
The shaped shoulders of this Carolina Herrera actually lend this tea-length dress more of a portrait or U style neckline but for simplicity's sake let's leave it here in the scoop category.
This Ian Stuart rouched gown is a favorite. The scooped neckline here is paired with some gathering lending the illusion of a beautifully draped cowl but not quite.
First, what is a scoop neckline?
It is a rounded neckline and swoops down below the collar bone. It can come in many variations but is symmetrical, round, and smooth like a half circle.
A "U neckline" - yes it does exist - is a variation of a scoop but with straighter, longer sides just like a capital letter U (please see the Amsale gown below).
As you can see by the examples shown below there is also many variations in the "depth" of the scoop (i.e. how low cut the neckline is.) A by-product of the design is that in order for there to be a "scoop" there always has to be some sort of built-in shoulder coverage, either sleeves or sleeveless styles.
Scoop necklines are considered classic, traditional, and timeless since they have been around forever and as you can tell below come in varying degrees of embellishment. Because of their simplicity it is a very go-to design for more casual styles, though it can definitely be done up formally as well.
This Amsale gown is so wonderfully simple, and thank goodness because it allows the scoop neckline to really take center stage. This gown basically has it all: it is both traditionally bridal and delightfully minimalist, while at the same time remaining so classic and timeless. I'll particularly applaud the sleek, simple pony, which looks really great with that scooped back.
I usually call gowns with v-neck at the front and the back bodice "double v's" so I will similarly refer to this style as a "double scoop". (For reference though I would consider the back neckline of this Amsale gown to be a good example of a U neckline.)
Credits: Amsale, style "Chelsea".
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| Credits: Victorio + Lucchino, 2013, style "Ibis". |
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This incredibly sequined Jenny Packham gown is more of a "tank top" style dress. While it is so simple and casual, the embellishment - particularly the contrast at the neckline - definitely lends elegance.
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| Credits: Jenny Packham, 2013 Bridal collection, style "Tulip". |
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The shaped shoulders of this Carolina Herrera actually lend this tea-length dress more of a portrait or U style neckline but for simplicity's sake let's leave it here in the scoop category.
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| Credits: Carolina Herrera, Sp 2014 Bridal collection, look #5 "Ally". |
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This Ian Stuart rouched gown is a favorite. The scooped neckline here is paired with some gathering lending the illusion of a beautifully draped cowl but not quite.
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| Credits: Ian Stuart Bride, Belle Epoque collection, style "Premiere". |
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