decolletage
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Definition
- Noun:
- A low-cut neckline on a woman's garment: This refers to the part of a dress, blouse, or other piece of women's clothing that is cut low to expose the neck, shoulders, and often the upper part of the chest.
Usage
- The word "decolletage" is used to describe the style or design feature of a garment's neckline. It is a formal or fashion-specific term.
- It can also refer to the area of the body (the neck, shoulders, and upper chest) that is revealed by such a neckline.
Examples
- Noun:
- The evening gown featured a stunning decolletage adorned with crystals.
- She was self-conscious about her decolletage in the low-cut dress.
- Fashion from that era often emphasized the decolletage.
Advanced Usage
- "To show off one's decolletage": to wear clothing that reveals the neck and upper chest area.
- For the gala, she chose a dress that elegantly showed off her decolletage.
Variants and Related Words
- Decollete (adj): Describing a garment with a low neckline.
- She wore a decollete black dress to the party.
Synonyms
- Low neckline: A more common, descriptive phrase.
- Cleavage: While related, "cleavage" more specifically refers to the space between a woman's breasts, whereas "decolletage" refers to the overall low-cut neckline area. They are not perfect synonyms.
Noun
- a low-cut neckline on a woman's dress