décolleté
Exposed upper chest
Décolleté describes a low-cut neckline that exposes the neck, shoulders, and upper chest: a décolleté evening gown, Her décolleté dress drew stares.
The word comes from French and can also function as a noun referring to the exposed area itself: pearls resting against her décolleté.
The term carries connotations of elegance and formal attire rather than casual exposure.
Sudden steep descent
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- scoopFirst-reported story
- low-cutExposing upper chest
- off-the-shoulderNeckline baring upper arms
strapless · halter · keyhole · cowl · illusion · surplice · Grecian · asymmetrical
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- hauteFrench for high
- designerOne who plans appearances
- gownLong formal garment
evening wear · cocktail dress · silhouette · tailoring · drapery · ensemble · vogue · prêt-à-porter
plunge
Sudden steep descent
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- scoopFirst-reported story
- low-cutExposing upper chest
off-the-shoulder · strapless · halter · keyhole · cowl · illusion · surplice · Grecian · asymmetrical · boatneck
couture
Custom high-fashion design
gown · evening wear · cocktail dress · silhouette · tailoring · drapery · ensemble · vogue · prêt-à-porter · embellishment
décolletéhigh-necked
Collar reaching the throat
high collar · turtleneck · polo neck · mock neck · mandarin collar
décolletémodest
Lacking in pretension
covered · demure · conservative · prim · buttoned-up