Sunday 9 November 2008

The Bateau Neckline

This neckline is also known as the Sabrina or a boat neck. It’s recognisable by the slight crescent shape of the cut and elongated cut to the shoulders. This neckline was made famous by Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina.

This classic style makes it popular for all the best dress makers, especially those with a more timeless aesthetic such as Oscar De La Renta:

However, it can also be used for jumpers and more simple fabrics to create a simple beatnik style.

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