backless neckline

[ˈbæk.ləs ˈnek.laɪn]
nounpl: backless necklines
decote nas costas
1. A neckline design on a garment where the back of the neck and upper back area are exposed or left open, while the front may have coverage
She wore a stunning evening gown with a backless neckline that showed off her shoulders.
Ela usava um magnífico vestido de noite com decote nas costas que realçava seus ombros.
2. A style of dress or top where the neck area at the back is cut low or absent entirely
The backless neckline of the dress required her to wear her hair up.
O decote nas costas do vestido exigia que ela prendesse o cabelo.
In both Brazilian and American fashion contexts, the backless neckline is considered a sophisticated and daring style choice, often associated with evening wear, formal occasions, and high fashion. In Brazil, it's particularly popular for festas de gala and luxury events. The style became increasingly mainstream in contemporary fashion and is now seen across various occasions and casual settings.
NYC Slang
open back / bare back look
Synonyms / Sinônimos
open back necklinelow back necklinebare back necklineexposed back neckline
Antonyms / Antônimos
high necklineturtleneckcrew neckclosed back

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decote nas costas
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
decote nas costas / costas abertas
Both terms are commonly used in fashion contexts
São Paulo
decote nas costas
Preferred term in São Paulo fashion industry
Portugal
decote nas costas / neckline aberto nas costas
Portuguese Portuguese uses similar terminology with occasional English borrowing in fashion

Related Words

necklinehalter necksweetheart necklinev-necklineoff-shoulderbackless dressopen back

Related Idioms & Phrases

show some back
turning heads with a backless look
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