What neckline did Meghan Markle’s 2018 Givenchy wedding dress prominently feature?

Meghan Markle’s 2018 Givenchy wedding dress prominently featured a bateau neckline.

A bateau neckline follows the collarbone in a broad, gently curved line and extends toward the shoulders. On Meghan’s gown, the shape created a clean horizontal frame for the face and shoulders while keeping the dress otherwise understated.

The neckline became one of the most discussed elements of the ceremony gown because it gave the minimalist design a formal, architectural quality. The dress was made from silk cady and included three-quarter sleeves and a simple sculpted bodice.

The bateau shape is sometimes called a bateau collar or Sabrina neckline. It should not be confused with a sweetheart neckline, which forms a heart-like curve across the bust, or a halter neckline, which wraps around the neck.