bare-shouldered

Showing upper arms

Bare-shouldered describes clothing or a person whose shoulders are uncovered and exposed.

The term typically applies to garments like off-the-shoulder tops, strapless dresses, or tank tops that leave the shoulder area visible.

She wore a bare-shouldered gown to the gala.

The style ranges from casual to formal and is often associated with warm weather or evening wear.

fashion

strapless

Lacking shoulder bands

dress · top · blouse · eveningwear · cocktail · designer · runway · attire · ensemble · neckline

elegance

ballroom

Venue for formal dances

  • galaFestive formal occasion
  • debutanteFormally introduced young woman
  • formalFollowing strict protocol

glamorous · sophisticated · refined · chic · graceful · red carpet · black-tie · evening gown · pearls · updo

exposure

uncovered

Made visible or known

décolleté · unclothed · visible · unadorned · stripped · goosebumps · shivering · tan lines · sunburn

summer

sundress

Casual strappy summer garment

sunbathing · sunhat · sunglasses · heatwave · poolside · vacation · tropical · warm weather · sun-kissed · freckled

Opposites
shoulder coverage

bare-shoulderedcovered

Having protection atop

sleeved · long-sleeved · high-necked · jacketed · coated

overall body coverage

bare-shoulderedcovered up

bundled up · wrapped up · fully dressed · modest · conservative

Family

bare, shoulder, bared, barer, barest, barely, bareness, bareback, barefoot

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G