halterneck

Bare-shouldered neckline design

A halterneck is a style of women's garment—typically a top, dress, or swimsuit—that has straps extending from the front around the back of the neck, leaving the shoulders and upper back bare: She wore a halterneck dress to the beach wedding.

Also called a halter top or simply halter.

silhouette

straps

Narrow securing bands

draped · asymmetrical · sleeveless · fitted · revealing · bare · skin · collarbone · shoulders · décolletage

garments

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

  • topUppermost part or surface
  • blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
  • bikiniDivided women's swimwear

swimsuit · tankini · jumpsuit · romper · bodysuit · sundress · gown · maxi · mini · one-piece

style

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

flattering · feminine · sensual · sleek · slinky · refined · alluring · figure-hugging · slimming · classic

occasion

gala

Festive formal occasion

poolside · resort · vacation · summer · festival · wedding · prom · party · formal · cruise

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

catwalk · trend · silhouette · Marilyn · fifties · glamour · beachwear · swimwear

Opposites
neckline/strap style

halterneckstrapless

Lacking shoulder bands

turtleneck · off-the-shoulder · long-sleeved · cap sleeve · boat neck

Family

halternecks

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G