A crew neck (also spelled crewneck or crew-neck) is a type of shirt or sweater that has a round neckline and no collar and is often worn with other layers. The name dates back to 1939 and was named after a type of sweater worn by rowers.

Like so many things, the t-shirt owes its origins to the armed forces. The Navy introduced this garment as an undershirt. And like so many other things, it took movie stars to change it from mundane to popular.

Scoop necks and crew necks have a similar collar shape, so they're sometimes confused, but the two are definitely not interchangeable. A scoop neck has a low, wide, almost U-shaped neck while a crew neck has a much more round shape that sits higher up on the neck.

V-necks are a practical undershirt that are worn to hide the collar fabric when other shirts are layered on top of them. As t-shirts have become more acceptable for everyday wear, V-necks are worn on their own for a more sculpted, modish alternative to the classic t-shirt.

Versatile and comfortable: Crew neck t-shirts are versatile and can be worn by people of all ages and genders. They can be paired with jeans, shorts, skirts, or leggings, making them suitable for a variety of occasions.

Crew necks are very advantageous to people with sloping shoulders. It makes people focus more on your body top and makes your shoulder squarer. Additionally, the round neckline balances the proportion of people with longer necks and narrow, slim faces.

The T-shirt started as an item of underwear - in the 19th Century the t-shirt was born when labourers in America cut their jumpsuits in half to cope with the summer heat. Although they were starting to be manufactured in1898, the T-shirt really made it in 1913 when it became standard issue in the US Navy's uniform.

: a garment for the upper part of the body: such as. a. : a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt.

The name Crew Neck comes from the word 'crew' as similar shaped garments with a similar neckline were worn by oarsmen (the crew) on a boat.

The main difference between crew-neck t-shirts and round neck t-shirts is the neckline. Crew-neck t-shirts have a high, round neckline, while round neck t-shirts have a lower, V-shaped neckline.

V neck. noun. a neck on a garment that comes down to a point on the throat or chest, resembling the shape of the letter "V"

Visually Slimming: The shape of the v-neckline tends to draw the eyes in a vertical direction, which can make you appear tall and lean. This visual trick makes v-neck dresses a favorite for many body types!