high-necked
Covers the collarbone
High-necked describes a garment with a neckline that extends up toward or covers the throat: a high-necked blouse, a high-necked Victorian dress.
The style suggests modesty or formality, covering skin that lower necklines would expose.
Knitted torso covering
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- poloMounted mallet sport
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
jersey · bodysuit · leotard · dress · gown · cheongsam · qipao · mandarin collar
Worldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
sleek · minimalist · structured · couture · Grace Kelly · Audrey Hepburn · ladylike · evening wear
Extent of inclusion
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
reserved · covered · concealing · unassuming · understated · buttoned-up · Victorian · Edwardian
sweater
Knitted torso covering
pullover · jersey · bodysuit · leotard · dress · gown · cheongsam · qipao · mandarin collar · band collar
sophisticated
Worldly and cultured
tailored · sleek · minimalist · structured · couture · Grace Kelly · Audrey Hepburn · ladylike · evening wear · formal
coverage
Extent of inclusion
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- decorumFitting social conduct
propriety · reserved · covered · concealing · unassuming · understated · buttoned-up · Victorian · Edwardian
cozy
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- thermalPertaining to warmth
fleece · wool · cashmere · quilted · layered · padded · flannel · knitwear · toasty · winterwear
- formal attiretuxedo, evening gown, ball gown, prom dress, bow tie
high-neckedlow-cut
Exposing upper chest
plunging · off-the-shoulder · strapless · sweetheart neckline · décolleté
high, neck, higher, highest, heighten, highbrow, heightened, turtleneck, necked