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A plunge top is really just clever geometry. That deep V draws one long line down the middle, so it lengthens the neck, opens up the collarbones and makes everything above the waist look elegant and elongated. It's the neckline the red carpet keeps coming back to for exactly that reason, but ours are made for real life, not just galas. Think deep-V, cowl, halter and crop, in white, black and everything you'd actually reach for, sizes 4 to 20. Free UK delivery over £135.

How low do you want to go

The beauty of a plunge is that "deep" is a dial, not a rule. A soft, shallow V is your easy everyday; a proper deep plunge is the confident, dressed-up end. A cowl neck plunge drapes and softens the whole thing, a halter plunge frames the shoulders while the V does its work, and a long sleeve plunge is the clever balance, covered arms, open neckline. If you love the look but want reassurance, a sheer mesh panel across the V gives you the drama with a bit of a safety net. White and black are the do-anything heroes, and a crop plunge is the one for warmer days.

Styled like you mean it

The trick with a plunge is proportion: show a little up top, keep the rest considered, and it always reads chic rather than too-much. For dinner or an art-opening kind of night, tuck a deep-V into high-waisted tailored pants so the eye follows that long vertical line all the way down. A cowl plunge with a column skirt is your understated-glam move for a milestone celebration. Layer a plunge under a sharp blazer and let just the V show, that half-covered look is quietly the most elegant of all. Keep jewellery low and long, a fine pendant that follows the neckline beats anything that fights it, and the right plunge bra or stick-on means you can actually relax into it.

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For more, our tops edit runs through every neckline, going-out tops gather the dressier picks, and bodysuits give a plunge that stays put with zero re-tucking. Want the full look? Take the neckline into a party dress or a coordinated set.