Portrait Neckline Dresses
Sherri Hill portrait neckline dresses sit off the shoulder and frame the collarbone, covering the tops of the arms. Most are fitted gowns on a corset bodice, with some A-line and ball gown styles and a few cocktail dresses, in lace, satin and stretch satin, often with a slit. Sizes run 000 to 18 or 000 to 26 on most styles.
About Portrait Neckline Dresses
The portrait neckline sits off the shoulder and frames the collarbone, and every style in this collection is built around it.
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The shapes
Fitted silhouettes lead, with a smaller group of A-line and ball gown styles. Most pieces are full-length gowns, with a handful of cocktail dresses.
Fabric and finish
Lace leads, followed by satin and stretch fabrics, then sequin and chiffon. Corset bodices give most of these styles their structure, and more than half of the skirts have a slit. Beading, ruffles, pearls and hot fix stones add the detail.
Colour
Black and ivory lead, with red and navy close behind, then light blue, pink, royal and lilac.
Portrait Neckline Dresses Questions
What is a portrait neckline?
A portrait neckline is a wide, off-the-shoulder neckline that frames the collarbone and shoulders like a portrait frame. It sits across the tops of the arms rather than over the shoulders.
Who looks good in an off-the-shoulder dress?
A portrait or off-the-shoulder neckline balances pear shapes, because it widens the shoulder line, and it suits anyone who wants to show the collarbone while covering the upper arms. See neckline types.
What jewelry goes with an off-the-shoulder dress?
A choker or a pendant that sits above the neckline, or statement earrings with no necklace. Keep your hair up or swept back to show the neckline.