Our Favourite Green High Neck Dresses Right Now

Green does something for a high neck dress that black rarely manages, it keeps the formality of the silhouette from tipping into severity. A high neck already does a lot of the work in a dress, it lends structure and a certain composure through the shoulders and throat, so the colour needs to soften that rather than compound it. The better greens for this shape sit somewhere between bottle and forest, deep enough to read as considered rather than seasonal, with enough warmth in the pigment to flatter most skin tones instead of fighting them.

Construction matters more here than on a scoop or v neck, because there’s nowhere for a bad fit to hide. The neckline should sit close without pressing, and the seam finishing around the throat needs to be clean, a rolled or bound edge rather than a stiff, visible interior seam that shows through when you turn your head. Fabric weight decides whether the dress feels like eveningwear or armour.

A fluid crepe or matte jersey lets the high neck fall softly and moves with the body, while anything too structured through a heavier cotton or bonded fabric can turn the shape rigid and start to overwhelm a smaller frame. Sleeve length is worth thinking about too, since a long sleeve in the same green reads as a considered, whole garment, whereas a mismatched short sleeve can make the neckline look like an afterthought.

Styling wise, the high neck already provides drama, so the instinct should be to keep everything else pared back. Minimal jewellery, if any, and a low or swept back hairstyle so the neckline remains the visible focal point rather than competing with a chain or a collar of hair.

A tailored coat in camel, black or grey sits well over the top for daytime, while a slim heel and a small structured bag take it into evening without any further adjustment needed. Green also pairs surprisingly well with warmer metallics, gold, bronze or a burnished brass, more than it does with silver, which can read cold against the depth of the colour.

Occasion wise, this is a dress for the moments that call for a bit of restraint alongside the impact, formal dinners, autumn and winter parties, work events that sit just the smart side of festive. It photographs well, holds its shape through a long evening, and does the job of looking deliberately dressed without ever appearing overworked.

Top Picks

HARPER’S PICK ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)Francesca High-Neck Stretch Velvet Maxi Dress

$228.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)

SYDNEY’S PICK EGO (US & CA)High Cowl Neck Scarf Detail Fishtail Maxi Dress In Sage Green, Women's Size US

$39.00 EGO (US & CA)

CARL’S PICK ZEAGOOLong Formal Satin Dress Mock Neck High Neck Evening Dress - Army Green / L(8-10)

$35.80 ZEAGOO

MADISON’S PICK SELDOM SEEN STYLESWomen's Long Sleeve Pleated Belted Midi Dress Flowy High Neck Elegant Wedding Guest Summer Dress

$49.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

JASMINE’S PICK CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDUnique High Neck Sleeveless Sheath Classy Satin Mother of the Groom Evening Dress - Olive-green

$139.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

HARVEY NICHOLS USPleats Please Issey Miyake Pleated High-neck Woven Midi Dress - Green $489.44 HARVEY NICHOLS US

THE LUXURY CLOSETZimmermann Olive Green Floral Print Linen High Neck Maxi Dress $535.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

GODDIVAGoddiva Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress $135.00 GODDIVA

FARMRIODark Green High Neck Cut-Out Maxi Dress, DARK GREEN $180.00 FARMRIO

EGO (US & CA)High Cowl Neck Scarf Detail Fishtail Maxi Dress In Sage Green, Women's Size US $39.00 EGO (US & CA)

GYMBOREEGirls | Glitter Pleated Tulle High Neck Dress - Marchesa Mini x Gymboree in Green | Size $59.47 GYMBOREE

EGO (US & CA)High Neck Cut Out Side Mini Bodycon Dress In Olive Green Zebra Print Texture, Women's Size US $41.00 EGO (US & CA)

ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)Francesca High-Neck Stretch Velvet Maxi Dress $228.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)

W CONCEPT (US)High Neck Snap Button Collar Dress [Green/Navy] $240.00 W CONCEPT (US)

ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)Francesca High-Neck Stretch Satin Maxi Dress $228.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)

EGO (US & CA)Cowl High Neck Lace Trim Asymmetric Hem Detail Mini Dress In Khaki Green Satin, Women's Size US $49.00 EGO (US & CA)

GODDIVAGoddiva Cowl Neck Back Wing Satin High Low Midi Dress $58.00 GODDIVA

ZEAGOOLong Formal Satin Dress Mock Neck High Neck Evening Dress - Light Green / XL(12) $35.80 ZEAGOO

SELDOM SEEN STYLESWomen's Velvet High Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Solid Color Elegant Sexy Party Evening Outfit $47.81 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)Selma Halter-Neck High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress $228.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)

SELDOM SEEN STYLESWomen's Ruffle V Neck Long Sleeve Striped Maxi Dress Loose High Waist Casual Bohemian Summer Beach Vacation Dress $59.99 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

W CONCEPT (US)TWW WOOL HIGH NECK CABLE KNIT DRESS $192.00 W CONCEPT (US)

ZEAGOOLong Formal Satin Dress Mock Neck High Neck Evening Dress - Army Green / L(8-10) $35.80 ZEAGOO

ZEAGOOSquare Neck Long Sleeve Shirred Ruffle Hem Dresses High Waist A Line Knee Length Elegant Mini Dress - Dark Green / S(4) $30.90 ZEAGOO

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDChicSew V-Neck Half Sleeve A-Line Satin Mother Of The Bride Dress With Ruffle High-Low Classy - Olive-green $139.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDSexy V-Neck Long Sleeve Mother of the Groom Dress Satin A-Line Gown with High Slit - Olive-green $149.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDUnique High Neck Sleeveless Sheath Classy Satin Mother of the Groom Evening Dress - Olive-green $139.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

SELDOM SEEN STYLESWomen's Long Sleeve Pleated Belted Midi Dress Flowy High Neck Elegant Wedding Guest Summer Dress $49.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES