one-shoulder
Single strap design
One-shoulder describes a garment designed to cover only one shoulder, leaving the other bare: a one-shoulder evening gown, a one-shoulder swimsuit.
The asymmetrical style is common in formal wear and athletic tops.
Also appears as one-shouldered.
Skirted one-piece garment
- topUppermost part or surface
- gownLong formal garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
jumpsuit · swimsuit · leotard · cocktail dress · evening wear · asymmetrical · neckline · strap
Narrow flexible binding material
- seamJoined fabric edge
- boningRemoving skeletal structure
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- fitProper or healthy
tailoring · drape · ruching · gathering · pleating · bias cut · stretch · structure
Absence of balanced form
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
- chicTasteful, current flair
- glamorousAlluringly stylish and exciting
modern · sleek · sophisticated · bold · fashion-forward · trendy · striking · flattering
Festive formal occasion
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- cocktail partyDrinks-focused social gathering
- promHigh school formal dance
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
black tie · evening out · graduation · awards ceremony · reception · banquet · charity ball · premiere
dress
Skirted one-piece garment
bodysuit · jumpsuit · swimsuit · leotard · cocktail dress · evening wear · asymmetrical · neckline · strap · sleeve
strap
Narrow flexible binding material
fit · tailoring · drape · ruching · gathering · pleating · bias cut · stretch · structure · lining
asymmetry
Absence of balanced form
glamorous · modern · sleek · sophisticated · bold · fashion-forward · trendy · striking · flattering · figure-hugging
gala
Festive formal occasion
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- cocktail partyDrinks-focused social gathering
- promHigh school formal dance
red carpet · black tie · evening out · graduation · awards ceremony · reception · banquet · charity ball · premiere · anniversary
- sleevesballoon sleeve, batwing sleeve, bell sleeve, cap sleeve, cape sleeve
- dress cutoutskeyhole
one-shoulderstrapless
Lacking shoulder bands
tube top · bandeau · off-the-shoulder · halter · sleeveless
shoulder, ones, shoulders, shouldered, shouldering, once, only, lonely, loneliness