Put Down That Crewneck—*This* Is the Neckline Everyone Everywhere Is Wearing Instead
Throwback.

There are certain things that, five years ago, I never would have been caught dead saying, one of which is "V-necks are back." And yet here I am proclaiming that the controversial neckline that defined my wardrobe in the late aughts and early 2010s is, against all odds, making a mighty return to both my and fashion in general's good graces. The trend cycle is, after all, full of surprises.
After years of crewnecks, boatnecks, and scoop necks dominating the style scene, the V-neck has crept its way in after a long slumber, showing up in the form of T-shirts, T-shirt dresses, sweaters, tank tops, and more. Brands like Khaite, Toteme, Proenza Schouler, Tibi, and Bite Studios—all of which specialize in luxury versions of classic basics—are going all in with the neckline, as are more affordable retailers like Reformation, Madewell, and COS. Boxy tees that once only featured a classic crewneck are now dipping down in the front with a sharp point, as are cashmere sweaters and billowy dresses.
All signs point to V-neck tops and dresses being the runaway hit of the basics world for fall 2025. To get you ready for the change, I went ahead and curated a no-points-missed guide to reintroducing the neckline into your wardrobe. For styling tips and shopping suggestions, keep scrolling.
How to Style V-Neck Tops and Dresses
Get the look: V-neck T-shirt dress + cord necklace + sporty sandals
Get the look: V-neck sweater + flare pants + heeled mules
Get the look: V-neck knit top + black trousers + heeled thong sandals
Get the look: V-neck sleeveless dress + long cord necklace
Get the look: V-neck T-shirt + light-wash jeans + mesh flats
Get the look: V-neck sweater + white T-shirt + wire-rim sunglasses
Get the look: V-neck sleeveless top + poplin skirt + flip-flops
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I actually love cotton sweaters, sometimes even more than cashmere ones. They're much more lightweight, casual, and breezy.
I buy multiple cashmere sweaters from J.Crew every single fall.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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