Sunday 9 November 2008

The Scalloped Neckline

The Scalloped neckline is shaped like a scallop, with curved edges in a sort of zig-zag style.
It was popular in the 1940's, here are some examples of patterns women would make during the 40s and 50s:

It is less popular in ready-to-wear now but still occasionally appears on the couture runways.


The most modern take on the scallop neckline is subtle. Oscar de la Renta's strapless dresses sometimes have scalloped detailing.

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