Decollete
adjective
A woman's dress or top that is cut low to show part of her chest.
She wore a decollete dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- decollete dress
- decollete top
verb
Cut or shape (a garment) low at the neckline.
The dressmaker decollete the gown to accentuate her features.
Often appears as...
- decollete a dress
- decollete a gown
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
A woman's dress or top that is cut low to show part of her chest.
She wore a decollete dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- decollete dress
- decollete top
verb
Cut or shape (a garment) low at the neckline.
The dressmaker decollete the gown to accentuate her features.
Often appears as...
- decollete a dress
- decollete a gown
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Context
Used to describe fashionable attire suitable for social events where showing elegance and skin is acceptable.
Her decollete evening gown was admired at the gala.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, decollete clothing is considered inappropriate. Know the setting before choosing to wear it.
Considering the formal meeting, she opted for a high-neck blouse over a decollete one.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Primarily used for women's clothing, not men's. Be aware of this to avoid confusion.
The boutique had a wide range of decollete dresses, but none for men.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Context
Used to describe fashionable attire suitable for social events where showing elegance and skin is acceptable.
Her decollete evening gown was admired at the gala.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, decollete clothing is considered inappropriate. Know the setting before choosing to wear it.
Considering the formal meeting, she opted for a high-neck blouse over a decollete one.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Primarily used for women's clothing, not men's. Be aware of this to avoid confusion.
The boutique had a wide range of decollete dresses, but none for men.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Context
Used to describe fashionable attire suitable for social events where showing elegance and skin is acceptable.
Her decollete evening gown was admired at the gala.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, decollete clothing is considered inappropriate. Know the setting before choosing to wear it.
Considering the formal meeting, she opted for a high-neck blouse over a decollete one.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Primarily used for women's clothing, not men's. Be aware of this to avoid confusion.
The boutique had a wide range of decollete dresses, but none for men.
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Quote examples
Ruth Westheimer
American Celebrity
I was 50 when I had my first show, so I was never on television with a short skirt or decollete; I never tried to look or be younger.
Quote examples
Motsi Mabuse
South African Dancer
People usually first ask me about 'Let's Dance' and then they ask me about my decollete.
Quote examples
Ruth Westheimer
American Celebrity
I was 50 when I had my first show, so I was never on television with a short skirt or decollete; I never tried to look or be younger.
Quote examples
Motsi Mabuse
South African Dancer
People usually first ask me about 'Let's Dance' and then they ask me about my decollete.
Example 1 of 2
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