halter top

[/ˈhɔːltər tɑːp/]
nounpl: halter tops
top/blusa com amarração no pescoço
1. A sleeveless garment for women that fastens around the neck and back, leaving the shoulders and midriff exposed
She wore a colorful halter top to the summer beach party.
Ela usava um top colorido com amarração no pescoço para a festa de praia do verão.
2. A casual or formal clothing piece characterized by a neck tie and open back design
The halter top was a popular fashion trend in the 1970s and has made a comeback in recent years.
O top com amarração no pescoço foi uma tendência de moda popular nos anos 1970 e voltou em moda nos últimos anos.
Halter tops became iconic in American fashion during the 1970s and remain a staple of casual summer wear and beach fashion. In Brazil, they are particularly popular in coastal cities and during Carnival season. The style represents a blend of sexy, casual, and carefree aesthetic, often associated with warm weather, beach culture, and youthful fashion expression.
NYC Slang
halter / strappy top
Synonyms / Sinônimos
halter neckhalterneck topbackless topneck-tie top
Antonyms / Antônimos
full-coverage toplong-sleeved shirtturtleneck

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
blusa com amarração no pescoço
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
top com amarração
Shorter, more casual version used in urban fashion context
Rio de Janeiro
blusa com tira no pescoço
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the neck strap
Portugal
top com amarração ao pescoço
Portuguese European variation of the Brazilian translation

Related Words

sundressbikini toptank topcrop topbackless dressneckline

Related Idioms & Phrases

dress to kill in a halter top
turn heads in a halter top
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