Different Types of Necklines to Try in your Kurtis

Kurtis have become a very integral outfit in the Indian fashion industry. From parties to casual wear for your work every day, kurtis have become a big fashion statement. The ease of collaborating bright hues with a salwar or churidars or even a pair of jeans or palazzos, kurtis have become handy.

There are various neckline designs available in the kurtis that give you a look ranging from ravishing to a perfect traditional blend. Let us have a look at what necklines you must find and go for on various occasions.

30 Types of Neck Designs for Kurti

Asymmetric Neckline
Boat Neckline
Peter Pan Collar Neckline
Collared Neckline
Crew Neckline
Closed Neckline
Cowl Neckline
Decolletage / Notch Neckline
Halter Neckline
High Collar Neckline
High Neckline
Illusion Neckline
Jewel Neckline
Keyhole Neckline
Off Shoulder Neckline
One Shoulder Neckline
Pentagon Neckline
Portrait Neckline
Queen Anne With A Scoop Neckline
Mandarin Neckline
Raglan Neckline
Round Neckline
Scoop Neckline
Square Neckline
Spaghetti Neckline
Strapless Neckline
Surplice Neckline
Sweetheart Neckline
U Neckline
V Neckline

1. Asymmetric Neckline

This neckline can have any variety of neckline designs and is an amalgamation of various designs in one neckline. It may have embroidered borders, button work, or patchwork done by the designer or the tailor.

One should choose the design as per the bust size.
Too much creation on one piece may look overdone.
Choose the design carefully and ensure that it suits your outfit.

2. Boat Neckline

As is evident from the name, this neckline is in the very shape of a boat. The neckline passes by the collarbones and tapers towards the shoulders from the back and front.

It enhances the shoulders by virtually broadening them.
It is good for small busted women.
It is not a great choice for the broad chested woman as they will look broader.

3. Peter Pan Collar Neckline

Very elegant and inspired by the retro culture, the neckline imitates the perfect frock necks featuring a flat collar with rounded points.

It is a strictly western neckline and avoids it with salwars and dupattas.
Avoid wearing necklaces or pendants as the neckline may lose its charm.
It gives a perfect sweet sixteen look so be ready to look younger.

4. Collared Neckline

The collar necklines although very popular with the shirts and jackets came into our world of kurtis after the very famous Babli avatar by Rani in Bunty Aur Babli!! They became an instant hit after that and have been worn with short Kurtis and Patiala salwars or dhoti salwars ever since.

5. Crew Neckline

Derived from a round T-shirt neckline, the crew neckline is round but very close to the neck as in the case of T-shirts. The circumference of the neckline can be embellished or designed as per your choice.

This neckline looks perfect if you choose to wear indo-western style.
It is a good choice for women with long and slender necks as it accentuates the neckline.
It is perfect for women who do not want deep necklines.
Try to drape your dupatta in a side drape else the neckline will be hidden.

6. Closed Neckline

A closed neck was inspired by the traditional Kurta neckline from the men’s collection. It became a great pic for working women and almost shunned the need for a dupatta. It has a ban neck style that may close with buttons, zippers, or hooks. Women love to beautify the neckline using designer buttons or embroidery along with the ban.

This neckline remains very close to the neck.
It goes beautifully with a pair of jeans or short Kurtis.
We do not recommend dupattas with these as they would ruin the elegance of this neckline!!

7. Cowl Neckline

Cowl necklines came into fashion with woollen sweaters. Later on, Kurtis also adopted the design. The neckline has rounder fabric draped virtually giving an image of a scarf or a dupatta draped around the neckline.

This neckline suits large-busted women as it covers the busts with drapes.
It suits small-busted women as well as adds volume.
This neckline accentuates the bust and neck area so make sure you wear minimal jewelry.

8. Decolletage/Notch Neckline

Decolletage means the area above the torso of a woman. It mainly comprises her bust, shoulders, and neckline. This neckline mainly gets its name as it reveals the cleavage and greater part of the neck. These can range from deep plunges to normal as per your comfort and choice.

9. Halter Neckline

Very elegant style in the outfits, this neckline shows off the shoulders and meets at the back of the shoulders through spaghetti straps that are tied or stitched at the back of the neck. The back maybe bare or halfway or even fully covered.

Avoid wearing a dupatta with this one to flatter it the most.
This accentuates your shoulders entirely.
To get more elegance, tie your hair up.
Choose strapless bras or transparent straps while wearing this neckline.

10. High Collar Neckline

Taking the collared neckline to a next level, you can try a high collar to get a western tinge in your Kurti. The collar has a perfect ban with a V or a U plunge that you can design with hooks or buttons. The ban can be embroidered and made prominent as well.

It looks good on women with long necks.
Women with short necks must avoid it as it will hide the neck part.
You will rock the neckline with a tight pair of jeans or leggings.

11. High Neckline

Originally high necks were famous for the winter outfits but since the woollen industry got into kurtis as well, these paved their way to this outfit as well.

The neckline is high up the neck and is definitely not a good pick for summers.
Women with any body types can select these.
Women with short necks should never try these as the neck would completely be hidden.
It looks incredible on women with long necks.

12. Illusion Neckline

This neckline has a transparent panel or lace attached to the bodice part of the dress or the kurti that covers the shoulders and the collarbones forming an illusion of the neckline.

It looks extremely sensuous and sexy.
You must choose the right bra as the illusion is often made up of sheer fabrics.
It must not be worn by heavy busted women.

13. Jewel Neckline

Very similar to the round neckline, the jewel neckline has a round neckline with a lot of embellishments and embroidery along the neckline that almost covers the collarbones and extends to the bust. It appears as if you are wearing a whole lot of jewels around your neck like the Egyptian pharaohs, hence the name.

It is best suited for women with large busts as it hides the volume.
You must drape a side dupatta to fully flatter your neckline.
A neckpiece is a complete No-No with this one!!

14. Keyhole Neckline

One of the sensuous picks, this neckline is in the shape of a keyhole. These are similar to halter necks, just the neckline converges at the center forming a hole at the center just below the collarbones.

This is a very distinct style and is worn infrequently.
It is a very unique style and gets all the attention at your neckline.
It is a good pick for women with elegant tender necks.
You can use buttons and sequins to further design the neckline.

15. Off Shoulder Neckline

Also known as Carmen’s neckline, these necklines are like boat necklines, lower than the shoulders and the collarbones. These may also pass under the arms.

16. One shoulder Neckline

This neckline cuts across the shoulder diagonally or linearly, showing off one shoulder.

This neckline accentuates the shoulders and collarbones.
Women with broad shoulders must avoid these.
You can accessorise as much as you can and wear prominent neckpieces.

17. Pentagon Neckline

The neckline is a deep one in the shape of a pentagon.

It comes in the deep neckline categories.
You must pair up the outfit traditionally with a dupatta with this one.
It is a good pick if you want to flatter your cleavage.
A small busted woman must avoid this as it would make them look flat chested.

18. Portrait Neckline

Pick this up only if fits right on your bust. This neckline is also known as the Portrait Collar. It gets its name from the way it frames the collarbone like a portrait. It can have sleeves or straps resting on the shoulder blades.

It shows a huge amount of the area above the bust and comes in the deep necklines.
It accentuates the collarbones and broadens the shoulders.
Broad shoulder women must avoid this neckline.
We recommend you to take an extra check while choosing these as skinny women might have it hanging loose.

19. Queen Anne With A Scoop Neckline

Queen Anne neckline tends to show some skin and cleavage. It has a pentagon or a V scoop neckline at the same time provides ample coverage for the support under your dress or kurti. It is very popular with bridal gowns.

It shows an ample amount of the chest area.
You need to be very careful with the innerwear you choose.
This neckline broadens the shoulders and brings extra attention to the upper torso.

20. Mandarin Neckline

If you love collar neckline, then you would definitely prefer a mandarin collar neck in your kurti. This neckline is derived from the mandarin collar very popular with shirts and collars. It has a short folded stand-up collar. It rises up to your neckline.

It is a good pick for high-necked women.
This neckline goes great with jeans and leggings.

21. Raglan Neckline

The neckline is basically a variation from the raglan sleeve. The neckline has the underarm fabric extended to the neckline and has an additional fabric that goes around the neck to form the neckline. Usually, this neckline is picked for sleeveless kurtis.

This neckline bares the shoulder area so choose the right bra.
It broadens the shoulder line a lot and accentuates the collar bones.

22. Round Neckline

Round neck is one of the most popular necklines suiting almost all women with all body shapes and sizes. Round necks look great for a casual outing. If you want to wear a kurti with salwar, the round neck would accentuate the whole look with a beautiful dupatta.

23. Scoop Neckline

Scoop neckline basically gets its name from the shape of an ice-cream scoop and it increases the oomph factor of your attire. It is oval or round with a deeper curve. Choose a perfect deep plunge bra when wearing this neckline.

This neckline looks good for timid girls as it broadens the shoulders.
Women with very heavy bust sizes must avoid if they do not want to flatter their cleavage.
It helps to flatter the shoulder bones, so you can accessorise with a prominent necklace.

24. Square Neckline

The square neckline has straight cuts in the form of a square. Squareneck design is the best casual choice to wear a kurti on jeans.

Women with larger busts would look just perfect with one of these.
Women who have very short necks must go for this style as it elongates the neckline.
This neckline broadens the shoulders virtually.

25. Spaghetti Neckline

Inspired by the spaghetti tops, this neckline has the usual U or V plunge with spaghetti straps attached.

It shows an ample amount of shoulders and collarbones.
One must have well toned shoulders to rock this one-off.
It gives the perfect fusion of indo-western style.

26. Strapless Neckline

Adding an aura of extreme western styles, you can go for a strapless neckline and show your well toned shoulder and collarbones with a statement.

The neckline can vary in a Straight across neckline or a slightly curved neckline to a sweetheart cut.

It accentuates the shoulder line and gives an ample skin show.
Heavy chested women must avoid this as it will amplify your bosom.

27. Surplice Neckline

The surplice is a neckline that forms a front closure with two garments seaming in the middle of the chest or diagonally at one side. The closure seam is often embellished with ghunghuroos or latkans.

This neckline not only brings colours to the neck but also accentuates the bust.
Very heavy busted women must avoid this neckline.

28. Sweetheart Neckline

This neckline is in the shape of an inverted heart and looks very beautiful with suits and blouses.

This neckline suits all the bust sizes.
It suits all body types.
Very similar to V necklines, this one is the best if you want to show off your neckpiece.

29. U Neckline

Creating a perfect U shape at the neck can give varied ranges from a simple U to a very deep plunge U.

Girls with very long necks must avoid U necks, as necks appear to be longer in these.
It goes well with both large and small bust sizes.

30. V Neckline

Creating a perfect V shape at the neck can give varied ranges from a simple V to a very deep plunge V.

Girls with very long necks must avoid U and v necks, as necks appear to be longer in these.
It goes well with both large and small bust sizes.

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