A bardot neckline is cut wider than the shoulders, which means it does not sit on them - it sits just off, held in place by the weight of the knit rather than by anything structural.
That only works in a stitch heavy enough to stay put, and a shaker rib is exactly that. The neckline runs wide and finishes in a rolled edge rather than a rib band, the sleeves are set low and balloon gently before pulling into deep cuffs, and the body falls straight from the shoulder to a ribbed band above the knee.
It is the least effortful way to expose a collarbone, and it stays exactly where it is put all evening.
Details You'll Love
- Wide bardot neckline - cut past the shoulders and held by the weight of the knit.
- Rolled neck edge - finished without a rib band so the line stays soft.
- Heavy shaker rib - substantial enough to keep the neckline in place.
- Low-set balloon sleeves - widen gently before pulling into deep ribbed cuffs.
- Ribbed hem band - closes the dress above the knee.
