What’s a crew neck?

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Scoop neck and crew neck are two types of necklines found in garments. Scoop neck is rounded and slopes down to reveal the upper chest, while crew neck has a semicircle or U-shaped neckline. When choosing a crew neck t-shirt, consider the occasion and temperature. Women should choose an appropriate bra to layer underneath a scoop neck top, and when choosing a necklace, it should not fall directly on the neckline. Both necklines have variations in depth, providing options for everyone.

The term scoop neck refers to a specific type of neckline that a garment can have, for example, in a dress or a T-shirt. A garment that has a scoop-style collar has a rounded neckline that slopes down to reveal a portion of the upper chest. While a standard top has a neckline that ends just at the base of the neck, a scoop neck top has a neckline that ends below that point.

While the depth of the crew neck can vary, the general shape of the crew neck is usually one of two shapes. The first is a semicircle; the other is a U-shaped neckline. The two styles are relatively similar and are seen on everything from T-shirts to evening dresses. This type of neckline can be found in both men’s and women’s clothing.

When choosing a crew neck t-shirt, it is important to consider the occasions when it can be worn. Although acceptable in almost any job, working in a conservative environment might require a higher collar. For higher temperatures, a lower neckline may be better as it may feel less restrictive.

For women, wearing a scoop neck top also requires an appropriate bra to layer underneath. For a neckline that is high to medium, an everyday bra will most often be acceptable. For a lower or U-shaped top, a bra with a cleavage or neckline may work best, so there is no chance of the bra showing.

Choosing a necklace to wear with your crew neck can be a bit difficult. When choosing a necklace, the base of the chain or pendant should not fall directly on the neckline. The chain or pendant can fall on the shirt; however, depending on the style of the necklace, it may look best falling above the neckline. Keeping in mind that some shirts tend not to stay in one place, when putting on the collar, test where it will fall on the neckline by pulling the collar up and down as far as it will go, then let it fall into place.

A scoop neck top can be a comfortable option for those who don’t want to wear too high a neckline. With the many variations of the depth, there are plenty of options for those who are not comfortable wearing, or just can’t wear, a lower neckline. No matter what the preference, there are options and styles that almost everyone can be happy with.




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