Boat neck is a wide, shallow neckline that runs in an almost horizontal line from shoulder to shoulder, slightly baring the collarbones and the base of the neck. The shape resembles the outline of a boat, hence the name (in French, bateau). Such a neckline elegantly accentuates the line of the shoulders and collarbones, visually widens the top of the figure and balances wide hips, so it is considered very refined and feminine. Boat neck is a classic of French chic, inseparably tied to striped Breton tops and the aesthetic of ballet. It is widely used in knitwear, blouses, dresses and tops. It adds restrained, aristocratic elegance to a look without excess frankness. Boat neck is a silhouette of refined, 'French' elegance, in which a wide horizontal neckline emphasises the shoulders and collarbones, creating an effect of restrained, noble and timeless femininity.
