Oh, Sweetheart: We're Crushing on This Neckline for Summer!
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Floral Dame
The fit of this dress has a classic feel that makes me think of a time when men were boys and women were dolls. That old Hollywood glamour is a favorite of Zac Posen, and here he gives us a modern print to pair with the sweetheart.
Zac Posen image: IMAXtree
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Girly Girl
Jenny Packham is glamorous and always uber femme. I could see this dress having multiple uses in a girl's wardrobe. From outdoor summer cocktail parties to an impromptu wedding dress when he asks you to elope!
Image: IMAXtree
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Deep Cuts
Margiela is the king of modern, borderline too abstract to wear, artistry. Thankfully, this collection included a totally modern iteration of the sweetheart by giving it a deep V. And now I have something else to lust after and look for that's street-worthy.
Image: IMAXtree
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Cropped and Crossed
Not for the faint of heart, and definitely for the fit of body, who didn't drool a little when this look came down the Balenciaga runway? Double inspo: sweetheart neckline and motivation to not skip yoga.
Balenciaga image: IMAXtree
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Something Blue
You know the old wedding saying that includes "something blue." Just in case the bride forgets at the last second, you can step in and offer yourself as her wedding day good luck charm. Oh, and look gorgeous yourself.
$64 at Cusp.com.
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LBS
Switch out "Little Black Dress" for "Little Black Stunner" when you pick up a strapless sweetheart number. All eyes are going to be on you, so get ready for some well deserved attention!
$34 at Mango.
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Eyelet
White eyelet is like Apple Pie in its ability to call to mind an American summer, replete with fireworks, blankets under the stars and days spent at the beach.
$29.80 at Forever 21.
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Hey, Red
For those of us daring to crop this summer, what's the exclusion of a teensy bit more fabric in the form of a sweetheart cut-out?
$28.00 at Nasty Gal.
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Now You See Me
There's something about this top that's simply gorgeous, and we can't discount the use of the sheer trend. The solid color allows texture elements to shine without being overwhelming.
$39 at Arden B.
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Floral Figure
Peplums create shape, and the sweetheart neckline lends itself to the hourglass curves we love. The small print draws the eye inward, creating a slenderizing effect.
$27.52 at Lord & Taylor.
