The boat neck style, modest yet dramatic, originated in France as the striped undershirt provided to the French navy in the 1850s. The neckline is also shaped like a boat, so the name "bateau neck" just stuck. In the 1930s, the bateau neck swept through the fashion world, popular especially with the artists and thinkers leading culture down a more free and expressive path.
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
These measurements are taken of a garment laying flat that has been washed & dried, so no additional shrinkage will occur. Got personal sizing q's? We're here to help. Jot us a note and send it to support@danuorganic.com.
DANU SIZE | pit-to-pit (in) | hem width (in) |
center front to hem
(in)
|
ONE | 22 | 20.5 | 18.25 |
TWO | 22.5 | 21 | 18.5 |
THREE | 24 | 23 | 18.5 |
FOUR | 24.5 | 23.5 | 18.5 |
FIVE | 25 | 24 | 19.5 |
SIX | 26 | 25.5 | 19.5 |
SEVEN | 27 | 26.5 | 20.5 |
FAQS
Q: Any styling tips?
We love to wear it with the front tucked into the undyed Palma Pants to show off the fun waistband details for a fancy-casual outfit suitable for most summer soirées.