halter neck

[/ˈhɔːltər nek/]
nounpl: halter necks
decote nas costas
1. A neckline style in which straps tie around the back of the neck, leaving the back and shoulders bare, while the front is supported
She wore a beautiful halter neck dress to the summer party.
Ela usava um lindo vestido com decote nas costas para a festa de verão.
2. A garment or piece of clothing featuring this type of neckline
The halter neck top was perfect for the warm weather.
A blusa com decote nas costas era perfeita para o clima quente.
The halter neck style became particularly popular in the United States during the 1970s and has remained a staple of casual and summer fashion. In Brazil, this style is especially popular during beach season and carnival celebrations. The term 'halter neck' is widely understood in international fashion contexts, though Portuguese speakers often prefer the descriptive term 'decote nas costas' (literally 'neckline on the back').
Synonyms / Sinônimos
halter topneck-tie topbackless neckline
Antonyms / Antônimos
turtleneckcrew neckhigh neckline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decote nas costas
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for this style of neckline
São Paulo
decote nas costas / halter neck
Both terms used, with English term becoming increasingly popular in fashion industry
Rio de Janeiro
decote nas costas / topless nas costas
Informal usage common in fashion-conscious communities
Portugal
decote nas costas
Portuguese equivalent, though the English term is also understood in fashion contexts

Related Words

necklinestrapbacklesssummer dressfashiongarment

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed to kill
show some skin
summer fashion
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →