Question 1

What is a high neck top actually called?

Accepted Answer

You’ll hear a few names for it, and they’re subtly different. A true high neck sits high on the throat without folding over; add a short stand-up fold and it becomes a mock neck; make that fold taller and softer and you’re into funnel-neck or turtleneck territory. Out shopping, you’ll also see “high neck,” “stand collar” and “high neck halter” thrown around fairly loosely. Whatever the label says, the idea holds: a neckline that sits up high for a sleek, covered look.

Question 2

What bra do you wear with a high neck top?

Accepted Answer

Good news, this is the low-drama neckline. Since it covers everything up top, a normal bra stays completely hidden, so wear whatever’s comfiest, ideally something seamless under a fine knit or jersey so there are no lines. The exceptions are the sneaky styles: a backless high neck calls for adhesive cups or a low-back bra, and a lace or sheer one looks best over a bralette or a pretty bra you don’t mind glimpsing. Otherwise, no special engineering required.

Question 3

How should I wear my hair with a high neck top?

Accepted Answer

Up, mostly, and there’s a reason. A high neckline and a full curtain of hair tend to crowd the same space, which can leave your neck looking a little swallowed. A sleek bun, a claw-clip twist or a high pony shows off that long line and keeps everything feeling clean and intentional. That said, if you’re in a soft knit and going for cosy over crisp, loose waves are lovely too. Short hair and a high neck, for the record, are a match made in minimalist heaven.

Question 4

Does Showpo do high neck tops in plus sizes?

Accepted Answer

We do, and gladly, these sleek necklines aren’t just for a lucky few. Our high neck tops run sizes 4 to 20, with the full plus-size range over in curve . If you’re hovering between sizes, the Size Guide takes out the guesswork and the Returns Policy makes swapping a non-event. Need it in a hurry? Shipping covers free-over-£135 and express, and the Blog has loads more ways to wear one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a high neck top actually called?

What bra do you wear with a high neck top?

How should I wear my hair with a high neck top?

Does Showpo do high neck tops in plus sizes?