The Ultimate Guide to Neckline Styles: How to Choose the Right One for You

Choosing the right neckline when putting an outfit together can often be a detail that’s overlooked, but it’s an important one! Whether you’re dressing up for an event or keeping it casual on the weekend, the right neckline can make or break your look by enhancing your natural shape and bringing balance to your proportions. 

At Lou Lou, our collection of bamboo tops and tees is designed with versatility in mind - offering timeless silhouettes that flatter every body type, from soft scoop necks to elegant boat necklines and classic V-necks.

Have you ever wondered which neckline suits you best? This guide is for you!

 

Why Necklines Matter

Your neckline frames your face, neck, and shoulders—it’s often actually the first thing people notice! The right cut can bring attention to your favourite features, elongate the neck, and subtly change the way your outfit feels.

The neckline you choose is a styling tool that helps you feel confident in your clothes, regardless of the occasion.

 

Our Favourite Neckline Styles

1. The Boat Neck

A boat neckline (also known as a bateau neck) is ideal when you want to accentuate your collarbone while creating width across the shoulders. It’s timeless, elegant, and effortlessly chic - ideal for both casual and formal occasions.

Try this: Our Adele Boat Neck Top offers a soft, feminine drape in bamboo fabric that feels light and breathable, making it an ideal staple year-round. Pair it with tailored pants for work or relaxed jeans on the weekend for a look that’s both chic and easy-going.

 

2. The Scoop Neck

A scoop neckline is universally flattering, creating a gentle curve that complements most body types beautifully. Drawing the eye downward, it softens angular features and brings balance to your look.

Try this: Our Ellie Sleeveless Bamboo Singlet Top and Ava 3/4 Sleeve Cropped Bamboo Top are perfect layering pieces! Made from our signature bamboo fabric, they’re soft against the skin, naturally breathable, and perfect for every season.

For a relaxed daytime look, style your scoop neck top with our Tyler Bamboo Paperbag Pant or the Jackson Bamboo Maxi Skirt.

 

3. The V-Neck – Sleek and Elongating

If you love a little definition, the V-neckline is the one for you. It elongates the torso, helping to maintain proportion while creating a graceful, balanced line.

Try this: The Rihanna V-Neck Bamboo Tank Top is one of our most-loved staples, crafted from buttery-soft bamboo fabric that feels cool to wear and drapes beautifully on the body. Alternatively, try our new Alanis 3/4 Sleeve Collared Bamboo Shirt for a subtle V-shaped neckline that adds sophistication to any outfit.

 

Dress your V-neck up with statement earrings for an evening out or pair it with your favourite jeans for an effortlessly refined everyday look.

Styling Tips for Choosing the Right Neckline

When it comes to choosing the right neckline for you, it’s important to consider your proportions and your personal style. Here are some extra tips!

• Balance is key. If you have a long neckline or narrow shoulders, styles like boat or scoop necks create width and softness.
  
• Layer mindfully. Necklines are great foundations for layering! Try adding an unbuttoned collared shirt or cardigan to frame the neckline and create visual balance.
  
• Consider the occasion. A high neckline can look professional for work, while a deeper scoop or V-neck can feel more relaxed for weekends or holidays.
  
• Think about fabric and fit. Bamboo’s natural drape and breathability make it ideal for any neckline—it falls softly against the skin without clinging, offering both comfort and style.
  

From relaxed days at home to special occasions, Lou Lou’s bamboo styles are made to move with you! Whether you prefer the structure of a boat neck, the softness of a scoop, or the timeless appeal of a V-neck, you’ll find pieces that flatter, fit, and feel beautiful on.

Explore our full range of Tops and Tees, Curvy Capsule, Bamboo Basics, and Mature Tops collections—and find your perfect neckline today.