21 of the best boat neck dresses you can buy now

I believe that even the smallest detail can define one piece or the entire outfit. Subtle hem transfers, unconventional sleeve lengths or unexpected necklines are often things that make the look different. That’s why when the boat stern dress Begins to appear in mine Instagram feed,I noticed. The wide neckline not only reminds me of one of my earliest style icons, Audrey Hepburn, but also manages to make the simple design instantly more complicated.

Best Boat Neck Dresses: @salome.mory Wearing a Green Boat Neck Dress, Trigger

The boat tie was first worn in a 19th-century nautical uniform, so this design feature was nothing new. It has been wading and outdated since then and has been treated like Coco Chanel and Hubert De Givenchy. The latter created a series of boat neck dresses for the character of Audrey Hepburn in the 1954 film Sabrina, creating the nickname “Sabrina Neckline”.

With such a legendary history, it’s no wonder that the boat neck dress is considered eternal. Of course, it is certainly no surprise that they reappear in the spotlight again. Currently, high street and high-end brands are publishing their own opinions, trying different proportions, prints and colors to complement this classic style.

The best boat neck dress: @theannaedit wearing boat neck dress

The advantage of buying a trend like this is that you can be sure that it will never be outdated. With that in mind, I have compiled the best captain’s dresses below, starting at just £20.