Amy Adams: Looking pretty in pastel Prabal Gurung at her
premiere at the NY Film Festival.
Omoni Oboli: Looking glam, in her blue long dress at the presidential
private screening of her movie, Being Mrs. Elliot.
See other stars that have rocked the 'plunge'!
Pictures: genevieve, rukky sanda, omosexy,
Plunging neckline: making the
statement this season
A statement
whose cut draws the eye down the body, the plunging neckline remains on trend
for spring / summer 2014. But this season its appeal expands from just plunging
dresses to take in everything from a tailored to a casual air. Read our trend
guide to find out how to style a plunging neckline this year. Written by
Nicoleta Parascan: Perhaps it
would be best to open this article with the obvious assertion: plunging
necklines aren’t made for just everyone. A matter of taste, of stepping outside
the comfort zone, of knowing your body and your limitations, of feeling at ease
while exposing a little bit more skin, it’s no wonder the statement cut for
spring / summer 2014 continues to be surrounded by controversy.
Although
still daring and revealing plenty, the plunging neckline meets an entirely new
level of sophistication this season, with inspiration spanning in between the
utterly feminine and the sleek masculine tailoring. With the right styling, the
right attitude and the right balance, the infinite plunge can easily morph into
a secret (and totally fashionable) weapon.
Find out
how to wear it this season, which are this spring’s key styles and all the
necessary tips to make the plunging neckline a thriving experience, after the
break.
After the
break we’ll take you through examples of the statement cut for the coming
season, including all the key styles and necessary tips. And as always, you can
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The plunging neckline: a fashion
statement for spring.
When
talking plunging necklines you kind of expect the whole look to be brimming
with unadulterated sex-appeal. What this season brings along is a subtler take
on the revealing cut, making it more approachable, and suited even for daytime.
The sensual quality is still one to define the statement cut, but it’s the air
of effortlessness to make it wearable in the end. To which one can add the
clean, minimal styling as a definite promise of getting it right with little
effort.
How to wear the plunging neckline
Subtle vs. daring
If you
already decided to give the plunging neckline a well-deserved shot this season,
you should take into consideration two important aspects: your figure type and
your level of confidence.
If you are
well-endowed and want to try this look, make sure the cups of the top (dress)
are roomy enough to accommodate your breasts; keep in mind that too much breast
tissue pushed together or flattened out can look inappropriate; do opt for a
subtle plunging neckline, in dark colours and for delicate pieces of lingerie
peeping out from below your plunging top (dress); same rule goes if you want to
sport the trend without having to expose too much skin.
While the
deep V neckline is flattering to many women for elongating the torso, it also
looks best on those with more modest chests (C cups or less). If you’re body is
built that way, you can safely sport the infinite plunge for more of a daring
look, remembering to: keep the rest of your outfit somewhat subdued (the rule
of flaunting one body part at a time); pick a cool pair of flats instead of
heels to keep things from looking too over-the-top sexy; use double-stick tape
to avoid any possible malfunctions.
Plunging neckline spring 2014
Softly feminine
Another way
of maintaining a much needed balance when sporting the deep plunging neckline
this season is to opt for delicate hues, lightweight fabrics and ethereal
silhouettes in your garments of choice. Go for: long, flowy dresses covered in
psychedelic prints, or sheer layering (keep away from the head-to-toe use of
transparency though, as the plunging neckline is all about subtle hints more
than inappropriate parades); delicate pastel hues, making sure to complement
them with barely there make-up and soft waves; a pair of minimalist heels to
infuse the whole look with an easy air of sophistication.
Culled: fashioning.com
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