Square neckline

Square neckline shows straight horizontal line with vertical side seams at shoulders.

Scoop is curved U. Portrait is wide oval.

Neckline lists square among angular neck finishes.[1] Auckland Museum ensemble photography documents square neckline on structured bodices.[2] Blouse and Regency revival patterns use square neck for historical reference.[3]

Empire and Regency fashion popularized square neck on cotton and silk gowns.[1] Square differs from Peter Pan attached collar.[2] Structured bodices need stay tape at square corners.[3]

Today square neckline appears on Regency dresses, sundresses, and structured tops in cotton, linen, and silk.[1][2] Square neck reads graphic on solid colors.[3] When neck opening forms a horizontal square—square neckline applies.[2]

Regency costume, sundresses, structured bodices, wedding separates, and graphic minimal tops.[1]

Square neckline needs stay tape at corners for clean lines.[3] White square neck Regency dress reads Austen era.[1]

Scoop is curved. Portrait is oval. Jewel is round close.[1]

Square neckline reads structured, Regency, and graphic. Square neck sundress reads modern minimal.

Square neckline vs scoop? Square has straight lines; scoop is curved U.[1]

Square neckline vs portrait? Portrait is oval; square is angular.[1]

Square neckline Regency? Yes—Empire-era square neck is classic.[3]