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.

garment

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

  • topUppermost part or surface
  • gownLong formal garment
  • blouseLoose-fitting upper garment

bodysuit · jumpsuit · swimsuit · leotard · cocktail dress · evening wear · asymmetrical · neckline · strap · sleeve

construction

strap

Narrow flexible binding material

fit · tailoring · drape · ruching · gathering · pleating · bias cut · stretch · structure · lining

style

asymmetry

Absence of balanced form

glamorous · modern · sleek · sophisticated · bold · fashion-forward · trendy · striking · flattering · figure-hugging

occasion

gala

Festive formal occasion

red carpet · black tie · evening out · graduation · awards ceremony · reception · banquet · charity ball · premiere · anniversary

Categories
Opposites
degree of shoulder/strap coverage

one-shoulderstrapless

Lacking shoulder bands

tube top · bandeau · off-the-shoulder · halter · sleeveless

symmetry in design

one-shouldersymmetrical

Even on all sides

balanced · even · conventional

Family

shoulder, ones, shoulders, shouldered, shouldering, once, only, lonely, loneliness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G