decollete
Showing some cleavage
Décolleté describes a neckline on a garment—typically a dress or blouse—that is cut low to expose the neck, shoulders, and upper chest.
The word comes from French and can also function as a noun referring to the exposed area itself or to a garment featuring such a neckline.
She wore a stunning décolleté gown to the gala.
The anglicized spelling without accents is common in casual usage.
Sudden steep descent
- low-cutExposing upper chest
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- scoopFirst-reported story
- off-shoulderGarment revealing upper arms
strapless · halter · bateau · décolletage · collarbone · bustline · cleavage · exposed
Of bodily pleasure
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- daringAdventurous courage
- risqueBordering on improper
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
seductive · enticing · bold · revealing · suggestive · tantalizing · coquettish · glamorous
plunge
Sudden steep descent
- low-cutExposing upper chest
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- scoopFirst-reported story
off-shoulder · strapless · halter · bateau · décolletage · collarbone · bustline · cleavage · exposed · bare
sensual
Of bodily pleasure
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- daringAdventurous courage
- risqueBordering on improper
flirtatious · seductive · enticing · bold · revealing · suggestive · tantalizing · coquettish · glamorous · striking
gown
Long formal garment
- ballgownFormal full-length dress
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
gala · soiree · opera · red-carpet · premiere · banquet · cotillion · debutante · reception · ceremony
sophisticated
Worldly and cultured
tasteful · stylish · polished · exquisite · luxurious · opulent · sumptuous · designer · classic · timeless
- French fashion termshaute couture, pret-a-porter, chic, couture, avant-garde
decolletehigh-necked
Collar reaching the throat
turtleneck · crew neck · mock neck · buttoned-up · high collar
decolletemodest
Lacking in pretension
covered · demure · conservative · prim · buttoned-up