Meghan Markle’s wedding dress revived an interest the bateau neckline.
Also known as a “boat neck”, this cut is loved for its subtlety. It’s not as dramatic as an off-shoulder piece or as regular as a crew neckline, but it is a nod to warmer, sunnier days, that can be worn when it is still too chilly to choose spaghetti straps.
Bateau or boat neck necklines have been spotted across the high street. Here are our favourite picks under £50:
New Basic Sweater Details, £12.99, sizes S-XL, Zara.
ZARA
Beige Knot Side T-Shirt, £26, sizes XS-L, River Island.
River Island
Cropped Boatneck Sweater, £35, sizes S-L & Other Stories.
& Other Stories
Long Sleeve Cropped Sweatshirt Details, £9.99, sizes S-L, Zara.
ZARA
Modern Long Sleeve Boatneck Tee, £6.99 – £19.95, sizes XXS-XXL, Gap.
GAP
Traffic People Boat Neck Multi Strip Top, £26, sizes XS-M, ASOS.ASOS
Breton Boat Neck Cotton T-Shirt, £7.80, sizes S-XXL, La Redoute.
La Redoute
Pink Twist Front Top, £25, sizes UK 6-16, Miss Selfridges.
Miss Selfridges