https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:08:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline/page/2#post-1631264 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:43:12 +0000 Tanya 1631264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree with everything Suz said.&nbsp; You do look lovely in these necklines but the most important thing is that you feel good in them.&nbsp; I second the suggestion of demi/cup/balconette bras, I find them extremely useful with more open summer necklines. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline/page/2#post-1631183 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 06:18:40 +0000 Mauvish 1631183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometime have this issue too. I am more conscious in buying now but I have this product and it really helps </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cami-Secret-Clip-Camisole-Black/dp/B003MAEV28/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Cami-Sec.....op?ie=UTF8</a></p> <p>I use fashion tape and tape it to my shirt ( I volunteer with special need kids and tend to get involved in rambunctious play and j noticed they done time pop out of shirt and create a very naughty view - lol ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline/page/2#post-1631166 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:52:28 +0000 BJ 1631166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a problem I have too. When you feel the need to keep checking and adjusting a clothing item it is distracting and certainly doesn't feel comfortable.&nbsp;I recently spent a lot of time sewing up the sides of a boat neck T so the bra straps wouldn't show and I will be extra careful with future purchases.&nbsp;When I find a V or U shape that is good I'm going to buy several.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline/page/2#post-1630621 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 04:46:13 +0000 DonnaF 1630621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm short with a long waist, but I've found that I generally cannot wear regular size Ts with U or V necks because they will hit me too low.&nbsp; Petite Ts in the same brand and style will work.&nbsp; I often need to size down in V necks as well.&nbsp; My girls aren't high or big, but they are full (largish cup size).&nbsp; I also prefer necklines that don't show cleavage, and I don't like to see my navel when I bend over.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline/page/2#post-1630017 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:02:15 +0000 Beth Ann 1630017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Suz's comments, and I have the opposite fit problem. &nbsp;I really like a wider neckline, although I don't like them to be low and revealing. &nbsp;You might consider a bralette --- or something essentially like a bra encased in a half cami. &nbsp; You would be covered if the neckline slipped, and have the added effect of giving you more coverage in lightweight knits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1630007 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 03:48:41 +0000 Suz 1630007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie always talks about the neck-shoulder point. You need a narrower opening as in AvaMariah's second version. I look for narrower openings OR higher necklines. So I can wear a wide envelope neck or boatneck (because my shoulders are square) OR I can wear a narrow V. But a wide U or very wide V (esp. in a loose tee) is too sloppy for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>In terms of proportion, I think this looks lovely on you in fact. I like the scale of the print on you as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629990 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 03:21:01 +0000 anne 1629990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Stasfit - I always forget about that option!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629940 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 01:23:55 +0000 Staysfit 1629940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often have this problem and I have attributed it to my frame being relatively narrow and small. I use fashion tape. I tend to carry some in my purse just in case I have an unexpected problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629904 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:24:28 +0000 anne 1629904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura - unfortunately scarfs are too hot in our Australian summers (I do love them in other seasons)</p> <p>Smittie - I love that dress too, and another coral coloured one I have&nbsp;in the same shape. I know you can't see my (strapless) bra in that picture, but I do find that the dress moves around a lot and does show it. </p> <p>Beth Ann suggested I buy a teen bralette and wear it over my normal bra, which I do sometimes (it is too hot to wear camis) but I don't like the Y shape back they have.</p> <p>Anyway - on to different styles next summer! (and the 2 sort of tees I bought in November are high necked, so they are alright)</p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629808 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:24:05 +0000 Anonymous 1629808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't understand how the dress has bra reveal issues. You mean when you bend over? I love that dress and you look great in it, by the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629770 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:49:08 +0000 Anonymous 1629770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I see, I think you prefer higher necklines. Nothing wrong with that, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629762 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:27:56 +0000 Laura 1629762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Rachy, it is preobably the fact you prefer higher necklines. You can always add on a fun scarf to cover up your neckline a bit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629751 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:52:12 +0000 rachylou 1629751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. I think that's a width thing ... and I also hate that. Makes me look uptight, all my closed collars, but I don't care. It's very irritating!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629747 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:31:57 +0000 AviaMariah 1629747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most T's are cut too wide for my taste also. &nbsp;I don't like my bra strap showing and feeling like I'm constantly having to mess with my shirt. &nbsp;I prefer a U or V neck to a crew neck but it's really hard to find ones that work for me. &nbsp;Buying a petite can help. &nbsp;Recently I purchased a V neck at Lands End that was not cut too wide. I did buy it in a petite. &nbsp;I have tried the U necks yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629745 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:28:03 +0000 JAileen 1629745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer them higher too because when I lean over people can see down my top all the way to my belly button! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629735 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:57:04 +0000 catgirl 1629735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My tops and necklaces all skew sideways because my shoulders are slightly off, one higher than the other.&nbsp; So I need things to fit well enough that slippage either doesn't occur or doesn't matter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629728 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:44:38 +0000 Aziraphale 1629728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I see, it slips sideways a little. I have a lot of tops that do that. That's why I almost always wear black bras -- I don't mind a black (or coloured) strap poking out, but I'm not a fan of visible nude straps. However, you can't really wear a black bra with that white top!&nbsp;</p> <p>I still maintain that the tops looks lovely on you, but it seems like you have a lower tolerance for exposed collarbone than I do. (I love the feeling loose wide neck openings, but you do have to take care not to bend way over!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629714 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:54:42 +0000 catgirl 1629714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This doesn't look too low - but I do hate that feeling of exposure and just a little bit makes a difference to me mentally.&nbsp; I&nbsp;find a U-neck often feels too low for me. I prefer a higher V but those are hard to find.&nbsp; All the j. crew tees are either high crews or cleavage-baring Vs, and Banana Republic as well.&nbsp; It's hard to find that middle ground for some reason.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629706 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:27:21 +0000 Liz 1629706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It just looks like the neckline is cut more wide and more open than you prefer. I'm the same way -- many t-shirts have wide and deep necklines these days, and I have had to learn to bypass that kind of cut and not even try it on.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629696 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:53:12 +0000 Diana 1629696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that looks like a very nice neckline, personally, so I think you just prefer higher necklines.&nbsp; You do seem to have a fairly high-set bust line as well.&nbsp; Re: the bra issues, have you considered wearing a lower cut bra?&nbsp; I like plunge or demi styles for precisely this reason.&nbsp; I have a short torso so my shoulder to bust distance is already on the short side,&nbsp; and I always feel like I'm wearing armor that comes up super high in a full-coverage bra! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629694 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:33:18 +0000 anne 1629694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This top is actually quite loose though I know it doesn't look it in that pic so here's another...<br /> And one how I prefer to wear the tee, semi tucked which doesn't work with the class.<br /> And a dress that has bra reveal issues </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629513 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:57:03 +0000 Aziraphale 1629513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That doesn't look too low at all to me. Maybe you just prefer higher necklines. It's very flattering on you, actually.</p> <p>Sometimes with a looser top, an even moderately low v-neckline can gape like crazy when you bend over. That's a deal-breaker for some women. But that top is more fitted and I don't think gape would be an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629512 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:56:57 +0000 Suz 1629512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this problem, too, Anne. Well, you knew I would, right? Actually, I think the top <b>looks </b>very nice on you but I also understand what you are saying about the shifting around (this happens for me, also). And I think it is perhaps also a problem of proportion. For me, if there is too much neck/ chest area showing it looks disproportionate (on my body) to my shorter calves. I don't know if this is part of what you are also feeling. If I lengthen the leg line with a bit of heel it can help, or if I wear a column of colour (as you are pretty much doing here) it also helps. But it doesn't completely eliminate the problem. For me, a higher neckline "closes the gap" the way Angie talks about ankle strap shoes "closing the gap" with cropped trousers and jeans!! And this on my body is more flattering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629505 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:41:15 +0000 Kari 1629505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, I have the shirt in your find as part of my activewear capsule, and o agree that the cut is nice. It stays out and is a flattering open neck without being too wide of an opening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629502 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:30:04 +0000 anne 1629502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Smittie - I see both those would provide good strap coverage. I think the tank V would still be too low for my comfort though. Perhaps scoop necks are just not my style - Sally maybe I should go for crew necks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629496 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:11:25 +0000 Anonymous 1629496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this problem. I think the scoop neck is cut too big, aka, the opening is too close to the shoulder seam. Yes, I guess this might be due to a small bust. <br /> I try to find scoop necks that come down low, but that cut close to my neck. See the find. This one works well on me. </p> <p>Also see this link:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/91901648622862598/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/91901648622862598/</a></p> <p>ETA: I've not been able to find a non-bodycon t-shirt with a scoop neck that does not spread out past my bra straps.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629490 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 02:55:33 +0000 Sal 1629490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is a mix of both - partly if your shoulders are broad you have to buy tops that fit them, and they may have space in the bust and chest area. &nbsp;</p> <p>And partly I think people with a smaller bust suit a higher neckline, whereas on a larger bust a lower more open neckline is more flattering. &nbsp;Most crew necklines look awful on me - I can wear them if all other factors are correct in the top, whereas a vee or low scoop tends to look much nicer. although sometimes there can be cleavage if it is too low. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629489 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 02:55:08 +0000 Sara L. 1629489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this problem sometimes too. Sometimes I get tanks tailored to make the straps shorter. It's an easy alteration on a sleeveless top. Another trick is to use fashion tape to stick the top to my bra straps. It takes a couple extra minutes when being dressed, but then I don't have to worry about my straps showing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629487 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 02:52:18 +0000 anne 1629487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BrieN&nbsp;&nbsp; I know exactly what you mean but... the funny thing is I feel as if I actually have a big distance between bust and shoulders. I have a long torso in just about every way - long rise, long waist and long bust/shoulder!</p> <p>UF - thanks for the empathy. I don't really have broad shoulders either - like you they are square. But I'm by no means an IT and when my sister (who is an IT and a similar size, but like me, not very busty) tried on some of my clothes she seemed&nbsp;to fill them out much better!&nbsp; However sometimes tops that fit the bust are a bit tight under the arms&nbsp; - actually it is more that than the shoulders per se.</p> <p>I wanted to link to a dress which is annoying me in its bra revealing, but can't load pictures right now.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-low-in-the-neckline#post-1629475 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 02:30:26 +0000 unfrumped 1629475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it may be both plus a high bustline. If you're broad- shouldered, you may not be looking at teeny tops, so then if you're slim, they may not have the right proportions elsewhere.<br /> I have SORT OF the same problem- don't have broad shoulders but they are square, AND I like my tops not too tight, so I may find the neckline too low regardless or maybe it's just right in the S but not in the M I like better for fit.<br /> It's only the rarest of V necks I can wear( im unless with tank under, of course) and no scoops.<br /> When I was in WHBM last week, the SA as usual " pulled some extra things I might like" and of course they all had scoops or V's that would be down to my navel.<br /> Interesting post today by April about best ways to describe figure types and not using " fat" and in these cases when the SA exclaims, now this is a cute top! and holds out a giant scooped wide necked top, I just demur , but I almost feel like saying, for Pete's sake, can't you tell I'm too f___ to wear THAT ! </p>